News Archives - Greater State Bank

Scholarship Night

June 4, 2022

Greater State Bank Leadership Attends Shrimp Boil Fundraiser In Weslaco

May 28, 2022

Top leaders from Greater State Bank attended the 25th annual Memorial Shrimp Boil put on by the Weslaco Elks Lodge. Attendees included Greater State Bank CEO Robert McGurk, Bertha Suarez, Weslaco Branch Manager and her husband, David, their guests Robert & Vilma Rodriguez, Senior Loan Officer David Amaro, Lender James Cano and BSA Officer John […] Greater State Bank Leadership Attends Shrimp Boil Fundraiser In Weslaco

Su Casa De Esperanza – Early Childhood Development Program

May 6, 2022

Its an organization that focuses on families living in Texas specifically living in the lower rio grande valley. Their center in Pharr and Progreso serve 633 Participants. Staff equip and support families even before a new baby enters the world, and then, provide early childhood education services to the entire family. Attended by: FVP, Victor […] Su Casa De Esperanza – Early Childhood Development Program

Greater State Bank Burger Fundraiser Benefits Miller Fire Victims

April 30, 2022

On April 18, Greater State Bank staff Linda Olivárez, Delia Jackson, and Miguel Díaz presented victims of the March 4 Miller Fire with the proceeds from the bank's April burger fundraiser. This event was part of GSB's commitment to supporting Falfurrias community members who suffered the loss of belongings and homes in the wildfire. The […] Greater State Bank Burger Fundraiser Benefits Miller Fire Victims

Greater State Bank Sponsors Onion Fest 2022 In Weslaco

March 29, 2022

Greater State Bank served as a Sponsor for Onion Fest 2022 in Weslaco, Texas on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Branch Manager, Bertha Suarez, judged this year’s Pet Costume Contest as well. GSB Employees Bertha Suarez, Thelma Marroquin, Amparo Guerrero, Cris Torres and James Cano served as volunteers at the event. It was held downtown Weslaco […] Greater State Bank Sponsors Onion Fest 2022 In Weslaco

Bud Payne – Lifetime Achievement Award

March 9, 2022

The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce recently honored E.M. “Bud” Payne, President & CEO of the Payne Dealer Group with the prestigious “2021 Lifetime Achievement Award. Bud has been previously honored as the 2012 Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce “Man of the Year” and “2000 Landowner of the Year.” Bud has served as President of […] Bud Payne – Lifetime Achievement Award

PPP Simplified Forgiveness

January 25, 2021

On Tuesday night, January 19, 2021, the SBA released the long-awaited Simplified Forgiveness Application (Form 3805S). This is the application we have mentioned and have hoped would be released. We encourage all PPP loans under $150,000 to submit your forgiveness applications at this time, if all requirements for forgiveness have been met. This was done […] PPP Simplified Forgiveness

A Message Regarding PPP Round 2

January 13, 2021

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. As you may already be aware, a new COVID-19 relief package has been signed into law allocating an additional $285 billion to fund more PPP loans and provide simplified forgiveness for existing PPP loans less than $150,000. The program […] A Message Regarding PPP Round 2

Message from Bank President and CEO

October 26, 2020

On behalf of everyone at Greater State Bank, I want to start off by saying “Thank you” for allowing us to be a part of your financial solution during this very trying time. I want to take a minute to notify and update you on your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and the process for […] Message from Bank President and CEO

Introducing Allen Shields, Board Member

September 11, 2020

Introducing Allen Shields Board Member On behalf of the Board of Directors of Greater State Bank and Robert Lozano, Chairman of the Board, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Allen Shields , the newest member of our Board.Allen brings over 40 years of experience in community banking beginning in 1974 a the First […] Introducing Allen Shields, Board Member

COVID-19: Message for our Customers

March 18, 2020

At Greater State Bank, the health and well-being of our customers, friends, employees and our families is our top priority. We continue to monitor the ever-changing situation surrounding COVID-19. We want to assure you that we have an emergency preparedness plan that will enable us to meet your financial needs without interruption. In this effort […] COVID-19: Message for our Customers

Greater State Bank at KIDS AGAINST HUNGER Event

February 29, 2020

On Saturday, February 29, 2020, Kids Against Hunger held a volunteer-driven effort to package and distribute food world -wide where hunger and starvation are rampant. This Event allows volunteers an opportunity to contribute in feeding the world. There were 43,000 packages packed that day. Each package feeds a family of 4-6 people. Greater State Bank […] Greater State Bank at KIDS AGAINST HUNGER Event