On Thursday, Dec. 16, First Bank & Trust Company presented a check to the Emory & Henry College School of Business for $50,000.
This support will allow the College to connect with students throughout the region via an innovative education space in the East Wing of Carriger Hall, home of the School of Business. The space will be dedicated to engaging learners digitally via state of the art technology with innovative, engaging and relevant content that can be accessed 24/7 to suit the needs of tomorrow’s leaders.
“Supporting Emory & Henry College is a natural fit for our organization. They are the only four year private college in Washington County, Virginia and we are the only bank headquartered in the county, and that alone makes our partnership impactful on many levels,” stated Mark Nelson, President & CEO of First Bank & Trust Company. “Emory & Henry College does a tremendous job preparing future leaders, and that is evident within our organization, where alumni are making an impact throughout our company. We look forward to building on our long-standing relationship with the college by supporting their undertaking with the School of Business.”
As part of the partnership, the School of Business will offer programming for First Bank & Trust Company employees and rising leaders – focusing on skills needed to successfully lead organizations from within. The programming aims to prepare First Bank & Trust Company employees to become more effective business builders and systems thinkers who have a breadth of diverse manager knowledge, and who are extremely skilled at navigating uncertainties and challenges on the way to superior business performance.
“First Bank & Trust Company has been, and continues to be an exceptional partner for the School of Business. The bank’s vision and commitment to the future of our region are evident in this project and the tremendous support for the Carriger building,” said Dr. Emmett Tracy, Founding Dean of the School of Business. “This opportunity takes our partnership to another level – focusing on professional development, lifelong learning, and a strong, lasting commitment to broader economic impact in our region.”
The School of Business will transform the College’s undergraduate business department and emphasize the value of work and the development of creative, problem-solving leaders. Executive Education, certificates and online programs are also being developed.
