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At ESB Financial, we believe that small businesses are the heart of our communities—and this week, we’re proudly celebrating the people who pour their passion, time, and talent into keeping our towns vibrant and thriving.

Small Business Week is more than a celebration—it’s a reminder.
A reminder that every cup of coffee from a downtown café, every handmade gift from a local shop, and every meal at a family-run restaurant fuels the local economy. It supports real families, real dreams, and the spirit of entrepreneurship that makes small towns like Emporia and Manhattan so special.

As a community bank, we don’t just serve small businesses—we stand beside them. From the early days of opening a business account to securing financing for a new location, we’re there through every season of growth. We know our clients by name, we understand their stories, and we’re invested in their success.

This week, we encourage you to:

• Shop local before turning to big box stores

• Leave a positive online review for your favorite small business

• Share their social media posts or recommend them to a friend

• Buy a gift card for future use

• Simply say “thank you” to the owners and employees who serve you

When you support small businesses, you're not just buying a product or service—you're investing in your community’s future.

At ESB, we’re proud to be a small business bank.
We’re inspired daily by the entrepreneurs we serve and the risks they take to pursue their dreams. Whether it’s helping a new business get off the ground or providing solutions to help one expand, we’re here to make it happen.

So this Small Business Week, let’s shop local, bank local, and build local—together.

Want to see local success in action?
Watch our client spotlight videos featuring small businesses across our communities here.