FAIRFIELD COUNTY BANK AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, COMMERCIAL LENDER VIRGINIA TURNBULL HONORED BY BDC CAPITAL NEW ENGLAND

Ridgefield, CT—November 07, 2024: During the BDC Capital New England’s Connecticut Appreciation Luncheon this month, Fairfield County Bank received the Connecticut Bank of the Year for Loans by total amount award and Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader Virginia Turnbull was named Connecticut Banker of the Year for Dollars.

Established in 1953, BDC Capital is a private, mission driven economic development company that provides financing and investment capital for growing companies in New England. BDC Capital provides supplemental assistance that bridges conventional lending and the greater needs of business and industry. Additionally, BCD Capital serves as the top SBA 504 lender in Connecticut.

An SBA 504 loan is a long-term, low-down payment loan program provided to business owners through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and funded in-part through local Certified Development Companies like BDC Capital. It is optimally designed for the purchase of commercial real estate, promoting local jobs and economic development.

“Helping small business break ground on new locations is incredibly gratifying as a commercial lender,” said Mrs. Turnbull. “I truly enjoy being able to see my community flourish because of these local businesses and knowing I had played a part in it.” Virginia has over 25 years’ experience in commercial lending and joined Fairfield County Bank in 2012.

“The Bank as a whole, along with the Commercial Lending department, is deeply honored to have been named the Connecticut Bank of the Year for Loans by BDC Capital.” Glen LeBlanc, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Lending Officer of Fairfield County Bank, said of the recent award. “As a community bank, our goal is to assist and guide our clients toward the best financial solutions available to them, further supporting the community in which we live and work. For some of our small business clients, an SBA 504 loan can oftentimes be the difference they need to fund a project.” Mr. LeBlanc joined the Bank in 2004 with an extensive commercial lending background. He oversees the commercial lending team and lending across the Bank’s entire footprint. As a third-generation Norwalk native, Glen’s Fairfield County roots run deep, giving him a unique perspective on the market.

Get to know our Commercial Lending team by visiting: https://fairfieldcountybank.com/business-banking/business-financing-specialists.html.

To learn more about BDC Capital, please visit: https://www.bdcnewengland.com/.

Founded in 1871, Fairfield County Bank is a $1.9 billion community bank with locations throughout Fairfield County. Fairfield Country Bank delivers a full range of financial services through superior Client relationships and the knowledge that when you put your money in Fairfield County Bank, it stays in Fairfield County—strengthening our communities. Visit www.fairfieldcountybank.com to find out more about the Bank.