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Does Your Business Offer Gift Cards & Loyalty Cards?

Does Your Business Offer Gift Cards & Loyalty Cards?

We are joined again today by Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Today we’re talking about gift cards and loyalty cards. What value do they provide you and your business? Should you be offering a loyalty program or gift cards? Katie discusses each and the value it can provide your business.

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Student Loan Information with Laura Helmich

Student Loan Information with Laura Helmich

Today we are joined by Laura Helmich, Business Development Officer, and our resident Student Loan specialist to discuss student loans. What are they? What options do you have? How can you get the support you need with your student lending needs? Listen to learn more!

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Is having a Point-of-Sale (POS) system worth it?

Is having a Point-of-Sale (POS) system worth it?

We are once again happy to be joined today by, Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Today, Katie talks to us about Point-of-Sale solutions for businesses. How do they differ from regular credit card machines, what are the benefits, and why should merchants invest in a POS solution?

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Is it too late for eCommerce?

Is it too late for eCommerce?

We are joined again today by Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Today we’re talking about eCommerce solutions for businesses. Is it too late for your business to get started? Katie discusses the importance of ecommerce business, particularly in a post-COVID world.

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Bulls & Bears Newsletter – April 2021

Bulls & Bears Newsletter – April 2021

The latest Bulls & Bears Newsletter from our Wealth Management advisors can provide you the latest insights into the market, trends and impacts. Download and print right from our website.

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Tap & Contactless Payments

Tap & Contactless Payments

We are joined today by Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Today we’re discussing Tap and Contactless Payment Solutions for business. What are contactless payments? What are the benefits, and why should a merchant choose to accept them?

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Digital Financial Tools for Business with Leah Diehl

Digital Financial Tools for Business with Leah Diehl

​In today’s episode, we meet with Leah Diehl, Treasury Management Relationship Officer at First United to discuss several of the valuable and beneficial digital financial tools which businesses can use to better manage their finances and stay safe!

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Buying a Home with Lindsay Williams and Cody Sustakoski

Buying a Home with Lindsay Williams and Cody Sustakoski

In the final of our 3-part series, we are joined by Linsday Williams, Realtor/Owner at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Touchdown Pros Realty (bhhstouchdownhp.com), and Cody Sustakoski, Residential Loan Originator in First United’s Mortgage area to discuss the home buying process best practices from the experts.

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What Matters Most – Are you Retirement Ready? with Jen Jones

What Matters Most – Are you Retirement Ready? with Jen Jones

In today’s episode, we finish our 3-part series with Jen Jones, Senior Wealth Advisor with First United’s Wealth Management department. The topic today is retirement! Are you retirement ready? How do you go about determining if you’re ready? Jen walks us thru the process.

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Bulls & Bears Newsletter – January 2021

Bulls & Bears Newsletter – January 2021

The latest Bulls & Bears Newsletter from our Wealth Management advisors can provide you the latest insights into the market, trends and impacts. Download and print right from our website.

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What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Jeannette Fitzwater

What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Jeannette Fitzwater

Today, as part of our ongoing 120th Anniversary series, we speak with Jeannette Fitzwater, former Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Services at First United. Jeannette talks about her background, how her 30-year career at the bank started, favorite memories from her time in the bank, and what it means to be part of a company that has a history, 120 years in the making!

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What Matters Most – Happy Holidays

What Matters Most – Happy Holidays

We are joined today by Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman at First United Bank & Trust, Carissa Rodeheaver. In this brief episode we simply talk about the year that has passed, what we’re thankful for during this holiday season, and what we’re looking forward to in 2021. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!

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SolarWinds Vulnerabilities Update

SolarWinds Vulnerabilities Update

It has been widely reported that SolarWinds Orion systems have identified vulnerabilities disclosed on Sunday, Dec. 13. These vulnerabilities exploit update mechanisms of the SolarWinds system in order to distribute malware to SolarWinds’ clients. Click to read the response from First United.

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What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Gene Helbig

What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Gene Helbig

Today we talk with former Senior Vice President over Trust & Investments at First United, Gene Helbig. Gene chats about his tenure at the bank, his memories, his foundation (jackhelbig.org), and what the 120 years of trusted banking that First United has provided mean to him. We also realized that Gene was the creator of this podcast in its original form, as a conference call! We added that outtake portion of the conversation to the end of the recording.

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What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Carol McNair

What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Carol McNair

Today, as part of First United’s 120th-anniversary celebration we talk to Carol McNair, Customer Service Center manager, and one of the most tenured associates at First United, to discuss some of her memories and history at First United, including what 120 years of solutions mean to her. We thank Candy for her years of support and dedication to the First United customers!

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2020 First United-United Way Golf Tournament Final Donation Information

2020 First United-United Way Golf Tournament Final Donation Information

First United Bank & Trust sponsored the 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Oakland Golf Club on Friday, September 25, 2020. This was the 22nd year that First United has organized this event. The tournament has become a tradition over the past 31 years and has raised over $536,500 for Garrett County charities. Participants were able to enjoy a challenging round of golf, and at the same time, help raise much-needed funds for worthy community projects.

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What Matters Most – Our Community & United Way with Juli McCoy

What Matters Most – Our Community & United Way with Juli McCoy

Today we talk with Juli McCoy, Executive Director at County United Way (https://cuw.org), a community-based organization focused on health, financial stability, and education in the local areas of Alleghany and Garrett Counties in Maryland as well as Hampshire and Mineral Counties in West Virginia.

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What Matters Most – Nonprofit Conversation with Denise Phelps

What Matters Most – Nonprofit Conversation with Denise Phelps

Today we talk with Denise Phelps, Market President serving Berkeley County, WV about her involvement in nonprofits and a great resource, a Lunch & Learn series, that is now available online due to the pandemic, and available in the Berkeley County market for nonprofits. Learn more at https://MyBank.com/lunchandlearn and learn of some of the great Uncommon Stories about nonprofits mentioned in the episode at https://MyBank.com/stories

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What Matters Most – Education Planning with Keith Sanders

What Matters Most – Education Planning with Keith Sanders

We’re joined today by Keith Sanders, Senior Trust Advisor in the Wealth Management area of First United to talk about Education Planning and the rising cost of college. In this episode, Keith provides insights into proper planning, management, and account types that can benefit parents and grandparents when helping their child or grandchild plan for the expenses that come with higher education. Tune in for great tips and information that can help you!

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Bulls & Bears Newsletter – October 2020

Bulls & Bears Newsletter – October 2020

The latest Bulls & Bears Newsletter from our Wealth Management advisors can provide you the latest insights into the market, trends and impacts. Download and print right from our website.

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Building Business Infrastructure with Tony Roedersheimer

Building Business Infrastructure with Tony Roedersheimer

In the second episode of our series, we are joined again today by Tony Roedersheimer, Commercial Relationship Manager in the Frederick Maryland market area, to discuss building business infrastructure. Tony provides us with the importance of and the nuances to building a strong business from the ground up. Join us for the second of this 3-part series with Tony where we’ll be discussing several topics related to business.

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2020 First United – United Way Golf Tournament

2020 First United – United Way Golf Tournament

The 2020 First United golf tournament to benefit the United Way was held in a unique environment, due to COVID 19 restrictions. However, our teams had a great day and beautiful weather to enjoy the course. We will update this post later with results of the amount...

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First United Wins Garrett County Republican’s “Garrett’s Greatest” Readers’ Choice Award

First United Wins Garrett County Republican’s “Garrett’s Greatest” Readers’ Choice Award

​2020 marks the inaugural presentation of the Garrett County Republican’s ‘Garrett’s Greatest’ Readers’ Choice Awards. These awards are the results of this year’s survey that were published in the Garrett County Republican and the republican website and Facebook page during the months of July & August. Nearly 34,000 votes were counted and all winners will be announced in a special supplement today (9/24/20), in the Garrett County Republican.

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Main Street Loan Programs with Tony Roedersheimer

Main Street Loan Programs with Tony Roedersheimer

​In today’s episode, we are joined by Tony Roedersheimer, Commercial Relationship Manager in the Frederick Maryland market area, to discuss the Main Street Loan Program which was initiated due to the CARES Act. Tony provides us with details about the program, the benefits of it, the timelines around the program, and information on who could benefit from it. Join us for this first of a 3-part series with Tony where we’ll be discussing several topics related to business.

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Online Dating Scams

Online Dating Scams

Online dating scams are becoming more and more prevalent and can play with your emotions to target your wallet. Review the helpful infographic below from the ABA to see best practices to avoid this type of scam.

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PPP Loan Forgiveness Update with Jason Rush

PPP Loan Forgiveness Update with Jason Rush

Today we release a bit early this week to talk about PPP Loan Forgiveness. Jason Rush, Chief Operating Officer at First United Bank & Trust joins us today to talk about PPP Loan Forgiveness, and some of the common questions that are being asked.

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HR & Motivation Beyond Money

HR & Motivation Beyond Money

Today we talk once again with Amanda McKenzie (amckenzie@mybank.com) and Chuck Olsson (colsson@mybank.com) from the First United Human Resources department to discuss human resources and how business owners can motivate their staff beyond money. How can you find what best motivates your staff? What are some creative options? We discuss several options in this episode!

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