With the participation of Mercantile Bank CEO Barak Nardi, Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg, Deputy CEO and Director of the Retail Banking Division, Vered Avitan, deputy mayors, members of the City Council, Beit Shemesh Branch Manager Amos Atiya, senior bank officials, heads of the bank's committee, and public figures, a mezuzah-setting and house-inauguration ceremony was held for the new Mercantile Bank branch on Level 4 in the city.
With the growth of the city of Beit Shemesh, Mercantile Bank is expanding the banking services of the Beit Shemesh branch for the convenience of residents of Level D - and opening a branch in early 2025.
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The new branch provides private and business services to residents of the area with a comprehensive financial package and customized solutions. Mercantile Bank continues to provide service within the neighborhoods with its advantages in in-depth familiarity with the community and the ability to provide an accurate response in all aspects.
During the event, the mezuzahs were installed at the new branch and talks were held about the bank's activities and the expansion of services in the community.
Mercantile Bank CEO Barak Nardi: "Mercantile Bank has a deep connection with the Haredi public, which is expressed both in routine with tools tailored to the needs of the private and business markets, institutions and associations, and in special times in meaningful collaborations. Over the years, we have walked hand in hand with exciting ventures, charitable activities and support for various projects that intersect with the values that guide us.
""We are committed to continuing our work for our customers – over 3,000 organizations, associations and institutions within the Haredi and religious sectors to which we provide a range of banking services.".
Mayor Shmuel Greenberg placed the mezuzah and thanked the bank's management and the Beit Shemesh branch manager, Mr. Amos Atiya, for their activity. "This is an exciting day for the opening of a branch," he said at the beginning of his remarks. "Beit Shemesh is a symbol of development and will in the future be the second largest city in Israel, so opening another branch of the bank in the city is a right and welcome step. The name of Mercantile Bank goes before it with special initiatives, such as the 'Yad Eliezer' mentoring project in cooperation with the municipality. Continue to do business in Beit Shemesh.".
VP and Director of the Retail Banking Division, Vered Avitan: "We are attentive to the field, we hear the needs that come from the public and we are constantly working to learn, become more efficient and improve. The thousands of households, institutions and businesses that join the Mercantile family are the driving force behind us, stemming from the trust they place in us. I thank you for your trust and I am sure that this relationship will grow stronger. You are important to us.".
Deputy Mayor, Rabbi Shimon Goldberg: "You are connected to the community. In this day and age, it is not typical to open branches, but you open and see that the bank is connected to the community. Ramat Beit Shemesh is a city in itself and you continue to develop in the city with a banking solution.".
Deputy Mayor, Rabbi Hanoch Dranger, praised the bank's activities and thanked the management for opening the new branch, which he said "will serve the residents with the famous green color that blends in with the greenery that the city is blessed with.".
Jerusalem Regional Manager, Yael Kalmanovich: "An exciting moment for the Mercantile family. We are expanding our service for the community with the understanding that Mercantile Bank is not just numbers and reports, but personal and human service that accompanies customers.".
Beit Shemesh branch manager, Amos Atiya: "Nisan is a month of renewal and we are blessed with a new branch in Siyaeta Deshmia. As part of our activities, we help provide financing solutions to communities. Each branch has textbooks for free use and dedicated employees who operate with an excellent understanding of the needs of the sector. We will strive to be the best branch through fair and quality banking.".
Bank executives thanked Mayor Shmuel Greenberg, the deputy mayors, and the entire municipal staff for the fruitful cooperation, which allows the bank to continue to strengthen its connection with the community.
As a reminder, Mercantile Bank, the leader in customized services and an excellent understanding of the city's customer needs, recently opened a branch for the benefit of Beit Shemesh residents. Opening hours for the public are convenient and allow easy access to any required banking transaction. The bank provides its customers with diverse and personalized products and allows the use of advanced financial tools throughout the year.
Mercantile Bank currently operates in Beit Shemesh with a branch that provides services to residents on Yeshayahu Hanavi Street, which will be joined by the new branch at 30 HaAmoraim Boulevard on Level 4. Together, the branches will provide a broad, accessible and comprehensive service package to Beit Shemesh residents, with an emphasis on personal attention and community involvement.
