Big Banks Cutting Back on Small Businesses

November 21, 2022
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Working with a local bank who cares about small businesses.

In our experience, large corporate banks have been turning their backs on small businesses in favor of PPP loans. These banks are only seeing small businesses as a number, it doesn’t matter how long they’ve been in business or the relationship between organizations. 


Due to big banking organizations cutting out small businesses and taking away opportunities for growth, 4 Seasons Arborscapes fired their big bank and opted to go with a local bank, Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust.


Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust opened its first office building in the borough of Phoenixville in 1939. They now have locations in Royersford, Collegeville, Kimberton, and Limerick. They are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities they serve.


4 Seasons Arborscapes believes in the power of giving back – not only to those close to our hearts, but also to those in our community in need of support. As our business grows and evolves, we need a banking partner that will be by our side to support us, just as we support those in our community.


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