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Move your money to support local businesses and strengthen La Plata County's economy by banking, investing, and seeking financial advice locally. Your choices help build a resilient community.

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The Power of Supporting Local Financial Services Businesses

When it comes to building a resilient and self-reliant La Plata County, investing in local businesses and communities is vital. From where you shop to where you bank, you are a key player in the prosperity and growth of our local economy. Our economic choices matter.

Banking, investing, and seeking financial advice locally allows your dollars to go toward improving the lives of the people around you by keeping more money in our communities. Your dollars recirculate in the community, create local jobs, and build prosperity for everyone.

Local First members supporting local financial services in La Plata County

By Stacy Mitchell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance

5 Reasons to Choose a Community Bank

Get the Same Services at Lower Cost

Locally owned banks and credit unions offer the same services as big banks — at a lower cost.

Grow Your Local Economy

Small businesses create most new jobs and depend heavily on small, local banks for financing.

Keep Decision-Making Local

At local banks and credit unions, loan approvals are made locally by people who live nearby.

Choose Banks Committed to Community

Local banks and credit unions thrive when their communities thrive, and vice versa.

Invest Productively, Not Speculatively

Small banks and credit unions turn deposits into loans and productive investments for you.

Find a Local Lender

Bank local. Build a stronger La Plata County.

Discover the locally owned banks, credit unions, and financial advisors ready to help you move your money.

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