Since 1870, Availa Bank's mission has been to serve our communities. After carrying on this tradition of service for over 150 years, we felt it was finally time to update our mission statement, vision, and values to reflect all that we've accomplished and will continue to accomplish here at Availa Bank.
When you step into one of our branches, you'll see this in action with each and every one of our team members.
Mission Statement:
Empower our team to inspire and enable our clients and the communities we serve to achieve financial success.
Values:
- We are owners. Every day we take initiative and are accountable - with integrity, ethics, and courage - to make our bank better.
- We believe our people make a difference. We build teams by hiring and developing the best talent. We recognize that individual differences and experiences strengthen our teams.
- We know client relationships are key. Banking is more than just a series of transactions; it is a partnership with clients to find solutions that will assist with reaching financial success.
- We focus on our communities. We are proud to invest in and contribute to the communities that we serve.
- We strive to be better than yesterday. We seek out, embrace and get (un)comfortable in knowing that if we're not continuously changing, evolving, and improving client and employee experiences - we're falling behind.
Vision:
- Availa Bank will operate as one organization while recognizing that our markets and clients are diverse by providing solutions that meet their evolving needs.
- Availa Bank will enhance our banking experience by engaging clients in their preferred setting through desired delivery channels to maintain life-long relationships.
- Availa Bank will support the growth of our team through a commitment to training, mentoring, and career development.
- Availa Bank will focus on team satisfaction and retention while recognizing and rewarding accomplishments that align with the bank's mission and values.
- Availa Bank will strategically balance the objectives of steady growth and consistent earnings with sound risk management practices, thereby enhancing shareholder value
Community Involvement
We're involved in our communities and want to give back whenever we can. It's right in our mission statement. Check out some of the great opportunities our team members were able to participate in this past year.
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Pocahontas - American Legion Donation -
Fort Dodge - Night at the Ballpark -
Carroll - Lion's Club Grocery Grab Winners -
Webster City - Danielle Moore, Rotary Club Inductee -
Webster City - JunqueFest Volunteers -
Ankeny - Celebration of Excellence volunteers -
National Nurses Week - Nominated worse won $50 -
Council Bluffs - Clean Sweep of local streets, picking up garbage -
Carroll - Networking at Wasted Grain -
Carroll - Carroll County Leadership Institute Graduates -
Ames - United Way of Story County Food Drive -
Fort Dodge - Friends of Webster County Conservation Donation -
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Small Workplace Award Winner 2023 -
Fort Dodge - Main Street Matters Donation -
Sioux City - Customer Appreciation Day -
Rex, Ames - Participating in Central Iowa Board of Realtors Forum -
Carroll - Delivering cookies for National Agriculture Day to area FFA -
Carroll - Delivering Cookies to area FFA for National Agriculture Day -
Pocahontas - Delivering Donuts to area FFA for National Agriculture Day -
Fort Dodge - Delivering Pizza to New Cooperative for National Agriculture Day -
Scott Zurborg - Leaders in Advocacy -
Pocahontas - Presenting Student Athlete Achievement Award -
Holstein - Delivering cakes to FFA for National FFA Week -
Pocahontas - Availa Foundation donation to Pocahontas Community Foundation for the Rialto Theatre marquee sign -
Ames - Volunteering at Boys & Girls Club of Story County for CIBR's Realtor Week of Caring -
Council Bluffs Downtown - Candy with positive messages for customers on Random Acts of Kindness Day -
Fort Dodge - Treat bags for customers on Random Acts of Kindness Day -
Council Bluffs Downtown- Candy with positive messages for customers on Random Acts of Kindness Day -
Ankeny - Writing positive notes for Random Acts of Kindness Day -
Nevada - Skate with Crash, Sponsored event with Iowa Wild -
Ankeny - Can Do Cancer Organization Donation -
Webster City Donation to Webster City High School Vocal Boosters for new choir robes -
Nevada - Meat & Cheese Tray Delivery to Local Businesses -
Webster City - High School Band Boosters Donation for new band instruments -
Ankeny - Ankeny Service Center Donation -
Nevada - Community Cupboard of Nevada Donation -
Fort Dodge - Adopt a Family through DSAOC -
Ankeny - Donation of holiday gifts/gift cards to a family in need through the Ankeny Service Center -
Pocahontas - Woods Market Gift Cards for UDMO (Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.) -
Council Bluffs - Supplies Drive for Care & Share House -
Pocahontas Donation to Pocahontas Community Hospital for LUCAS Device -
Sioux City Food Bank of Siouxland Donation -
Pocahontas - Donation to UDMO (Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.) -
Fort Dodge - Coats for Kids Drive Donation through Availa Foundation -
Sioux City Hope Center Food Pantry Donation -
Holstein - Halloween Parade -
Holstein - Interactive Treat Machine @ Halloween Parade -
Council Bluffs - Field of Treats -
Carroll Movie Baskets to New Hope Cleaning Staff for Make a Difference Day -
CB Mall Pink Out Council Bluffs for Breast Cancer Awareness -
Sioux City Marathon Challenge for World Diabetes Day -
CB Downtown Pink Out Council Bluffs for Breast Cancer Awareness -
Carroll Band Days Parade -
Council Bluffs Walk to End Alzheimer's Team -
Ankeny Walk to End Alzheimer's Team -
Sioux City Bowl For Kids' Sake Team - Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser -
Council Bluffs Wings of Hope Walk -
Carroll - Meals on Wheels -
All Branches - Alzheimer's Association Donation -
Sioux City - Boys & Girls Club of Siouxland Donation -
Carroll Hygiene Kit Drive for Family Resource Center -
Holstein School Supply Drive for Teachers -
Pocahontas Blanket Donations to Students for PAC Homecoming -
Fort Dodge Volunteering at Shellabration Concert -
Carroll Ag Golf Outing Team -
Webster City Financial Literacy Council of Greater Hamilton County Donation -
Fort Dodge - Donuts & Water for PICA (Pride in Community Appearance) Volunteers -
Sioux City Western Iowa Community Improvement Regional Housing Trust Fund Donation -
Carroll Ag Golf Outing Hole Sponsor -
Webster City - Donation to LIFT WC -
Ames - Donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County -
Webster City - Hamilton County Fair Parade -
Ames - Boone County Hospital Foundation Golf Outing -
Webster City - National Night Out -
Pocahontas - Pocahontas Heritage Days Parade -
Carroll - 60th Annual Carroll Chamber Golf Outing -
Sioux City Habitat for Humanity Donation -
Pocahontas Handing Out Ice Cream at County Fair -
Pocahontas Donation to Pocahontas Area Community Foundation Board for PAC security system -
Ankeny Romie Orr & Johnny Orr Alzheimer's Memorial Charity Golf Tournament -
Ames - Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa Truck Wrap Donation -
Holstein - American Legion Donation to Repair Flags -
Council Bluffs Downtown - Wear Purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day -
Holstein - Wear Purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day -
Sioux City Goodwill of the Great Plains Donation -
Carroll - Wear Purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day -
Council Bluffs Mall - Wear Purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day -
Nevada - Hole Sponsorship for Main Street Nevada Golf Outing -
Fort Dodge Donations to DSAOC -
Carroll - School Supply Drive Donations to New Opportunities