German American Bank

Founded in 1910, in Jasper, Indiana by a group of German-American business leaders. The community's heritage gave the bank its name. Initially, the bank had only two employees, 57 shareholders, and $40,000 in capital. For 30 years, the bank's offices were located in one-half of the first floor of a commercial building. However, in the 1940s, the bank expanded and bought the building it continues to occupy today.

From their Website:

"The history of German American Bank tells quite an extraordinary story. In our 110 years of history, our company has experienced and outlasted the effects of wars, boom times, political changes, fluctuations in local, state and federal economics, the rise of a global economy, and a plethora of changes in the banking landscape. Deep seated business values of relationships, trust, people and performance were the guiding principles and remain so today. Serving with the intention to help communities thrive so its people can prosper remains at the forefront of our purpose."