1st Summit Bank is proud to announce that it has been named once again one of the “Best Places to Work in PA.” Coming in with an impressive ranking of 26th, this is the 22nd time in the 23 years of the program that 1st Summit Bank has been named to this prestigious list.

“After missing the top 100 in 2021 following the stress of the pandemic and a lot of change within our organization, we are thrilled to be back on top,” said Eric Renner, CEO and President. “Our employees are truly our number-one resource, and we are committed to supporting them and the communities in which they live.”

The program offered by “Best Places to Work in PA” has been a vital tool in helping 1st Summit Bank improve their workplace practices. It is also serves as an aid in attracting new employees as well as retaining the valuable employees they have.

Best Places to Work in PA is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group. They examine your company’s practices, programs and benefits, and surveys your employees for their perspective.

Being included in “Best Places to Work in PA” highlights the bank’s ability to empower its employees, and trust that they will do their jobs well. 1st Summit Bank regularly recognizes its employees, not only for individual accomplishments, but for how their hard work positively impacts the organization as a whole.
When determining the “Best Places to Work in PA” rank, a company receives survey results in the form of four reports: a demographic report, an employee comments report; and two benchmarking reports which allow a company to see how it measures up against other companies that also participate.

This year, 148 employers ranging from Small to Large earned a spot in the rankings based on several criteria gathered by a survey of a company’s employees. 1st Summit Bank proudly shares the spotlight with 3 other local businesses that made the list: Wessel & Company, Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), & JWF. All of  these businesses are top of the line Pennsylvania innovators, which have engineered countless ways to position their employees for success.

The full 2023 Best Places to Work in PA list will be featured at www.cpbj.com.


About 1st Summit Bank –
A true community bank for the past 100 years, 1st Summit Bank primarily focuses on relationship banking for both consumers and businesses within our region. Altogether, 1st Summit Bank provides banking, financial, and investment services throughout the counties of Cambria, Somerset, Indiana, Westmoreland, and Blair.

About Central Penn Business Journal –

For 38 years, Central Penn Business Journal has been the place business leaders turn for news and insights about how to succeed in the constantly evolving business industry. CPBJ is a multimedia news source that publishes a regular print and online edition and breaks news daily on its website, CPBJ.com.