2016’s Top of the Town: Top Bank

First Place – Central Bank of Boone County

720 E. Broadway | 573-874-8100
Central Bank of Boone County opened in 1857 as Prewitt and Price. After many changes, the bank joined the Central Bancompany in 1974. After being Boone County National Bank for more than 100 years, the bank transitioned last year to a state charter and became Central Bank of Boone County to better align with the 12 other independent banks under the Central Bancompany umbrella. With 330 employees and 40,000 customers, the bank is heavily involved in the community, giving more than $300,000 to more than 300 nonprofits.

Second Place – The Bank of Missouri

3610 Buttonwood Dr., Suite 100 | 573-874-4700
The Bank of Missouri is an independent community bank. The Columbia branch opened in 2005, and there are 22 other branches combining for more than $1 billion in assets. The bank is an SBA Preferred Lender in Missouri.