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    October 28

Category: Under $3B in Assets
Owensboro, Ky.
www.1776bank.com
Assets at June 30: $1.3 billion
No. of Employees: 264
President and CEO: Chris Reid

Popular with employees: The Buzz Program allows employees to earn additional vacation time by undertaking community-service projects.

Fitness/wellness program: The bank covers entry fees for employees who want to compete in fitness events such as 5Ks and triathlons, as long as the employee sports a bank logo during the race.

Community service initiative: The bank donated a set of coins, valued at $10,000, to a community center that serves low-income families. The gift, along with a matching donation, allowed the center to buy a new playground and extend its day care hours into the evening.

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