United Bank : West Virginia ’ s Bank
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WVU Medicine and has been the exclusive bank sponsor of the WVU Mountaineers for the past 31 years . It ’ s also a key supporter of the newly constructed WVU Medicine Children ’ s and the new home of WVU ’ s John Chambers College of Business and Economics .
What began as a small , single-office bank in Parkersburg has grown to become the largest publicly traded company headquartered in West Virginia .
United Bank opened its doors on St . Patrick ’ s Day , March 17 , 1839 , prior to West Virginia becoming a state . It established its first office in Morgantown in 1996 , and 25 years later , it became the leading financial institution in Monongalia County , holding the number one deposit market share position in the county , and it is still holding strong to that spot today .
Since then , United Bank has successfully introduced a seasoned wealth management division , indirect auto lending and a commercial loan division that focuses on helping local Morgantown businesses and residents meet their financial goals .
What sets United Bank apart in the marketplace is its dedication to building lasting relationships and providing customers with unparalleled service . In addition to Morgantown businesses , United Bank has a longstanding relationship with West Virginia University ( WVU ) and
“ We have a market niche in which we are large enough to meet the sophisticated needs of customers , yet the relationship-based approach of a community bank to make decisions locally ,” says Randy Williams , the Morgantown Senior Market President . “ Our competitive advantage truly is our people and their commitment to excellence in service to the Morgantown community .”
United Bank invests more than financial resources into the communities it serves . United ’ s employees and directors play an active role in their communities , serving on boards and committees , sponsoring local events and helping make a difference in thousands of lives each day . Recently , United Bank was recognized for having the Top U . S . Bank Employee Volunteer Program by the American Bankers Association . Our commitment to service — going above and beyond to give back to those who need it most — is nationally recognized and at the forefront of volunteer strategies .
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic , United Bank enhanced its community outreach approach in 2020 to ensure community safety . As a special thank you to frontline workers helping to keep our communities safe , the Bank provided ice cream treats to hospital employees across its footprint . The initiative launched in April at WVU Medicine J . W . Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown .
Proud to have numerous shareholders in the greater Morgantown area , United ’ s stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market ( UBSI ). UBSI has increased its dividends to its shareholders for 46 consecutive years , a record only one other major banking company in the USA has achieved .
Today , United Bank comprises 231 offices in West Virginia , Virginia , Maryland , Pennsylvania , Ohio , Washington , D . C . and most recently , North Carolina , South Carolina , and Georgia . Six of these offices are located in Morgantown .
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