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Thanks to
@lutherburden3
and his dog, Ghost, for stopping by our Columbia branch to help kick off our
#DriveUpPups
campaign! We’re big fans of this college football star 🐅 and excited to partner with him to spotlight helpful money tips.
When Commerce Bank’s Tower Grove branch in St. Louis was left with boarded-up windows, we reached out to
@stl_black
to help beautify our exterior and were connected with local artist Brittni Mosby. Brittni painted a mural on the boards covering damaged portions of the branch.
In observance of Disability Awareness Month, we hosted a panel called "Proud of My DisAbility," where teammates shared their personal experiences with disabilities in the workplace. Through these conversations and programs, our goal is for team members thrive at Commerce Bank.
Tayon Jackson is passionate about leading and learning from her Commerce colleagues. For her,
#BlackHistoryMonth
presents another opportunity to share her authentic self, while celebrating and advocating for others.
When Angie Currie decided to move back home to Iowa, she thought she would have to leave her career at Commerce behind, but leadership had other plans. Read more about how going back to her roots allowed this Commerce leader to grow personally and professionally.
Kansas City International Airport’s brand-new terminal is now open! Congratulations to all those who played an active role in the building of our community’s future. We’re proud to be able to welcome KC-area residents and travelers from near and far.
#BuiltforKansasCity
Pi may be an irrational number, but eating pie on 3/14 is a rational behavior. We’re celebrating Pi Day with pie facts…and maybe a slice or two (or 3.14).
We want our customers to know that the issue affecting deposit account current balances is actively being resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and any Commerce Bank fees incurred as a result of the issue will be reversed.
Congratulations to Kelly Collins, regional director of retail banking, for the honor of being named to Ingram’s 2022 Women Executives – Kansas City. Kelly is a standout leader who has made significant contributions to Commerce for more than 20 years.
Congratulations to this year’s Kemper Fellows at
@Mizzou
! Each year, we partner with MU to surprise 5 outstanding educators with the school’s highest teaching award, the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. We’re honored to recognize these educators.
Brrr… The winter weather isn’t going to let up any time soon! Save money in your wallet by heating your home efficiently. If you want to heat a single room, a fireplace is going to do a better job of that. However, if you want to heat multiple rooms, a furnace will be better.
CHECKLIST FOR SUNDAY’S AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME:
✓ Patrick Mahomes jersey
✓ Travis Kelce jersey
✓ Chiefs memorabilia
✓ At least 13 seconds on the clock
✓ The best fans in the NFL
It’s showtime,
@Chiefs
!
Our Commerce Bank KC team is cheering you on to another championship!
Members of our Appraisal Review Group recently spent the day at the APA in St. Louis. They walked and fed dogs and filled up toys with peanut butter. It was our treat to help the pups stay well taken care of while waiting for their forever families. 🐶
Our team members in Kansas City recently collected donations and helped pack nearly 400 boxes of food for Harvesters. It’s a joy to serve the community in which we live and work! 💚
At Commerce Bank, the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month is led by the members of VIBE, an employee resource group. Learn more about how team members are raising awareness of multicultural perspectives and inspiring a community of value, inclusion and belonging.
From Mid-Missouri to St. Louis and across the river in Illinois, our team members have had a great time representing Commerce at Pride events in our communities this fall! 🌈
Congrats to the newest recipients of the Commerce Bank Presidential Awards for Diversity at
@KState
! For 45 years we’ve recognized faculty and students for their work in advancing K-State's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Thank you to the honorees for all they’ve done.
At Commerce, inclusion is a key point of emphasis. We do our best to provide an environment where each team member feels welcome and appreciated through various programs and resources. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion below:
Members of our employee resource group EMERGE brought creativity and fun to the Salvation Army of Kansas & Western Missouri’s STEAM Camp. The young professionals covered math, using banking and money as examples. Our team loved collaborating with
@SalArmyMoKan
to make an impact.
The American flag waves proudly outside many of our branches. Once these flags are ready to be retired, we want to make sure it’s done in a way that is respectful. This past Flag Day we held a ceremony with the Grandview Elks Lodge to retire the Stars and Stripes with honor. 🇺🇸
Congratulations to Katie Hammons, vice president, healthcare banking division leader, who has been named to
@KCBizJournal
's NEXTGen Class of 2020. This recognition highlights Katie's knowledge, experience and dedication to the communities she serves.
Kevin Barth, chairman and CEO of Commerce Bank KC shares with
@KCBizJournal
how a distributed workforce worked tirelessly, helping businesses gain access to PPP funding and views the challenge for the next round, as an opportunity to help Commerce’s business customers save jobs.
Many government agencies are or will be issuing essential activity orders. We want to assure you that banking is an essential activity and we will remain open. We are still providing drive-thru service at our branch locations.
Houseplants have always been a popular way to liven up a living space. If you’re looking to spruce up your home on a budget, look for plants that best fit your home and lifestyle to keep them thriving. This will help you keep your thumb and wallet green!
Renters no more! Millennials are keeping real estate agents busy in St. Louis. “Any buyer that comes in and starts looking at what it costs to rent vs. buy and weighing the options, they’ll see it’s better to own." says Regional Sales Manger, John Blair.
Meet Elsie Becker, a member of our team who has always aspired to lead. Throughout her time with us, she has embraced personal and professional growth, allowing her to make a difference and achieve leadership goals early in her career.
Beginning October 1, applications for FAFSA are available. Financial aid packages are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, so apply as soon as possible. For more information on deadlines for your state or university, take a look at our financial aid guide:
Time for a refresh? A new profession can keep you productive, connected, and help you reach your financial goals. Here are some things to consider before making a midlife career change.
The first day of school can be stressful, but a backpack full of new supplies can be one less thing to worry about. Commerce team members in Kansas City partnered with Phoenix Family to stuff bookbags with the things kids need for a successful start to the school year.
If you need to return an online purchase but aren’t sure where to start, don’t fret! Most retailers' return policies can be found online, along with steps to return online or in-store. Make sure it’s within the return window so you don’t lose money on a product you won’t use.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day at home this year? Make it a date night in! Ordering takeout from a local restaurant or giving a gift from a local florist or business can make the day special while also spreading the love to small businesses in your neighborhood.
We are honored to be recognized by the Kansas City Business Journal as a 2020 Champion of Business. The program recognizes companies that help the greater Kansas City metropolitan area thrive by being innovative industry leaders, committed to giving back to the community.
We want to extend our appreciation to everyone who contributed to our
#FightHolidayHunger
canned food drive. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to contribute hundreds of items to food banks throughout our communities. We’re also donating $10,000 to
@FeedingAmerica
.
We are honored to be named one of America’s Best Banks by Forbes. Commerce is the top-ranked Missouri bank and 17th in the nation. A wonderful recognition that wouldn’t be possible without the entire Commerce Bank team!
Congrats to Paula Peterson, EVP/Director of Strategy, Marketing and Finance for being named one of the 2018 Women Who Mean Business by the
@KCBizJournal
!
We appreciate the incredible work teachers do every day, which is why it was our pleasure to help them ahead of the first day of school. Our team members volunteered with the
@UnitedWayGKC
to help Kansas City Public Schools teachers clean and organize their classrooms.
Chances are you picked up a hobby or two during quarantine. Whether it's exercising or baking – you likely spent some dough to go along with it. Don’t let your money, or new skills, go to waste. Keep up with your hobbies as time goes on – your wallet and mind will thank you.
At Commerce, we're committed to engaging in the conversations necessary to make our team members feel safe, valued and respected, standing up for fundamental human rights some might take for granted, and truly listening so we can better understand how to serve our communities.
We continue to work to resolve a system issue impacting our customers’ ability to see their deposit account current balances. The ETA to resolve the issue is within the next few hours. Mobile and online banking are operational. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you.
On
#Halloween
, your child may worry about ghosts, ghouls and which house has the best candy. But you’re focused on keeping them safe, and we have some trick-or-treating tips to help.
We want your help to
#FightHolidayHunger
this holiday season. We’re collecting canned food items at participating branches to restock the shelves at Feeding America food banks throughout our communities. For every item collected, we will donate $1 (up to $10,000) to food banks.
Join us in congratulating our team member Felecia Hogan for being recognized as one of Savoy Magazine’s 2023 Most Influential Executives in Diversity & Inclusion. Felecia is our Director of DEI. She’s a dynamic leader for our team, and we couldn’t be prouder of her recognition!
Our Women in Leadership participants are used to helping develop others, but the program also empowered them to advocate for themselves. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, see how we’re supporting some of our talented leaders to elevate their careers at Commerce.
We are aware of an issue that is affecting some transactions and account balances. We apologize for the inconvenience; we’re working to fix the issue as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience; we know this has created challenges for our customers.
Effective 6/1/20, most of our branch locations will resume normal hours in the drive thru to better serve you. Branch lobby services continue to be available by appointment only on a limited basis. Click below to find drive thru hours at the branch nearest you.
We are socially distanced this year, but just as ready for game day! Throwing it back to last year when we could all gather together. Let’s Go Chiefs!
#SuperBowlLV
#Runitback
It’s an honor! Year after year we have made America’s Best Banks list by Forbes and this year is no different. We’re so grateful to continue to serve our customers and provide top quality financial services here in the Midwest.
James Weekley, vice president, commercial banking, has been named to
@PeoriaMagazines
’ 2020 40 Leaders Under Forty. His contributions to the Commerce Team and active role in community organizations across Peoria have contributed to this achievement. Congratulations, James!
We’re excited to share we’ve been honored with the 2023 Corporate Partner of the Year Award by the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce! We encourage our team members to be their authentic selves at work and be active in the community. This award highlights that commitment.
Family trips can get expensive, but there are ways to stay within your budget. Consider a camping trip with these money-saving tips:
1. Borrow or rent camping equipment
2. Stay closer to home to limit your gas expense
3. Cook at the campsite instead of buying prepackaged meals
Charlotte Kemper Black, director, charitable trusts & foundations for Commerce Bank, has been named to Ingram’s “40 Under Forty” class of 2021. Charlotte's trusted strategic counsel helps us to make a positive impact in our Commerce communities. Congratulations, Charlotte!
Our team members had a great time participating in this year’s Kansas City’s Ethnic Enrichment Festival. It was a celebration of the cultures and people who make KC such a special place to call home!
We could not be more proud of our Chairman & CEO David Kemper who received the Casa Visionary Award given by
@casadesaludstl
for being a leading advocate for welcoming immigrants and refugees to the region!
Black History Month means many things to many people. For Felecia Hogan, a senior vice president of Bank Operations, Black History Month brings about feelings of inspiration, growth and a commitment to doing what is right.
Many aspects of daily life have changed since the first cases of COVID-19. At Commerce Bank, one thing that hasn’t changed is our team members’ level of involvement in their communities. As the crisis has continued, the people of Commerce are doing what they can to help.
We’ve had a great time hosting Commerce Bank Visa cardholders, our team members and of course
@tkelce
at some fantastic events over the past few weeks!
Do you have plans this Saturday? We’ve got you covered with 5 ways to make the most of
#SmallBusinessSaturday
. What’s your favorite local place to shop?
Derrick Nelson, director of inclusion and diversity, received the ACE Award at the KC Chamber Power of Diversity breakfast this morning for his efforts supporting the advancement of diversity in the workplace. Congratulations, Derrick!
Vasu Ganesh found a home at Commerce right out of college by joining our Developer Acceleration Program. With a passion for teamwork, Vasu has enjoyed exploring different teams, technologies and problem-solving in the bank’s IT space.
We’re proud to be included on Newsweek’s inaugural list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Our culture is built around embracing an inclusive and diverse team, and to be recognized for our intentional efforts is a true honor.
Our team members had a ball playing in the
@royalscharities
Queens of the Diamond softball tournament this year! 🥎 The event raised awareness and money for programs at the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy.