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Being involved in the community isn't just something Senior Vice President Larry Forester talks about, he lives it. Larry recently attended what would be his last Empowerment Banquet after nearly a decade of service on the Board of Directors with the Urban League of Lexington. View the full post below to hear Larry reflect on his time with the Urban League. 

Forcht Bank is delighted to announce a Brand Partnership deal with University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Player Reed Sheppard, a renowned name across Kentucky and surrounding areas. This partnership brings together two like-minded families in Kentucky, the Sheppard’s and the Forcht’s, who have demonstrated a common vision of great work ethic and giving back to the community. Read more at https://www.forchtbank.com/reed-the-news

In a year where food banks saw an increase in demand from families struggling to put food on their tables, Forcht Bank’s annual charitable food drive, “Stick a Forcht in Hunger” stepped in to help meet that demand. In its sixth year, the food drive collected an all-time high – 26,745 non-perishable food items donated by employees, local businesses, and community citizens.

Listen in as Larry Forester, SVP/Commercial Banker, speaks with Stacey Wade, NIMBUS CEO & Executive Creative Director, about managing one of the fastest growing ad agencies in the US.  Stacey touches on growing pains, developing long-term talent in Louisville, and the importance of relationships.

Forcht Bank unveils new 1200 square foot office located across from Rupp Arena that offers access to business banking experts, an OnDemand Video Banking Teller, and causal café seating with access to WIFI. 

Forcht Bank has awarded three graduating high school seniors with the Community Impact Scholarship in its’ inaugural year. 

Forcht Bank has been recognized by Celent as a winner of a Model Risk Manager award for Legacy and Ecosystem Transformation in 2022. Celent is a global research and advisory firm for the financial services industry.

Forcht Bank has recently been named the 2021 Best Bank in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine's Best-In-State Banks list.

Tucker Ballinger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Forcht Bank, has been appointed as a director for the Cincinnati Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.