Bank of Charles Town Debuts New Name
Bank of Charles Town (OTCID:PTBS) announced its rebranding to Potomac Bank, effective November 3, 2025. The name change reflects the bank's expanding regional presence across the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Washington County, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
The new name aligns with its holding company, Potomac Bancshares, established in 1994, and symbolizes the connection among communities united by the Potomac River. The bank will maintain its iconic tree logo and introduce a new tagline: "Community Takes Root Here."
Founded in 1871, the bank assures that its ownership, leadership, values, and dedication to personalized service will remain unchanged, with all existing accounts, services, and branch locations continuing as before.
Bank of Charles Town (OTCID:PTBS) ha annunciato che dal 3 novembre 2025 adotterà il nuovo nome Potomac Bank. La modifica riflette l'espansione della sua presenza regionale nell'Eastern Panhandle della Virginia Occidentale, nella Contea di Washington, Maryland, e nel Nord della Virginia.
Il nuovo nome si allinea alla società capogruppo, Potomac Bancshares, fondata nel 1994, e sottolinea il legame tra le comunità unite dal fiume Potomac. La banca manterrà il suo iconico logo dell'albero e introdurrà un nuovo payoff: "Community Takes Root Here."
Fondata nel 1871, la banca garantisce che proprietà, leadership, valori e l'impegno per un servizio personalizzato resteranno invariati; tutti i conti, i servizi e le filiali esistenti continueranno a operare come prima.
Bank of Charles Town (OTCID:PTBS) anunció su cambio de nombre a Potomac Bank, con efecto a partir del 3 de noviembre de 2025. El cambio refleja la creciente presencia regional del banco en el Eastern Panhandle de Virginia Occidental, el condado de Washington en Maryland y el norte de Virginia.
El nuevo nombre se alinea con su sociedad holding, Potomac Bancshares, constituida en 1994, y simboliza la conexión entre las comunidades unidas por el río Potomac. El banco conservará su emblemático logotipo del árbol e introducirá un nuevo lema: "Community Takes Root Here."
Fundado en 1871, el banco asegura que la propiedad, la dirección, los valores y la dedicación al servicio personalizado permanecerán sin cambios; todas las cuentas, servicios y sucursales actuales continuarán operando con normalidad.
Bank of Charles Town (OTCID:PTBS)는 2025년 11월 3일부로 사명을 Potomac Bank로 변경한다고 발표했습니다. 이번 명칭 변경은 웨스트버지니아 이스턴 팬핸들, 메릴랜드 워싱턴 카운티 및 북부 버지니아 등 지역으로의 확장된 활동 반영입니다.
새 이름은 1994년에 설립된 지주회사 Potomac Bancshares와 일치하며 포토맥 강으로 연결된 지역 사회 간의 유대를 상징합니다. 은행은 상징적인 나무 로고는 유지하고 새로운 태그라인을 도입합니다: "Community Takes Root Here."
1871년에 설립된 은행은 소유 구조, 경영진, 가치관 및 맞춤형 서비스에 대한 헌신이 변하지 않을 것이며, 기존의 모든 계좌, 서비스 및 지점은 이전과 동일하게 운영될 것이라고 약속합니다.
Bank of Charles Town (OTCID:PTBS) a annoncé son changement de nom en Potomac Bank, effectif le 3 novembre 2025. Cette évolution reflète l'expansion régionale de la banque dans l'Eastern Panhandle de Virginie-Occidentale, le comté de Washington dans le Maryland et le nord de la Virginie.
Le nouveau nom s'aligne sur sa société mère, Potomac Bancshares, créée en 1994, et symbolise le lien entre les communautés reliées par la rivière Potomac. La banque conservera son logo emblématique de l'arbre et adoptera une nouvelle signature : "Community Takes Root Here."
Fondée en 1871, la banque assure que la propriété, la direction, les valeurs et l'engagement en faveur d'un service personnalisé resteront inchangés ; tous les comptes, services et agences existants continueront de fonctionner comme auparavant.
Bank of Charles Town (OTCID:PTBS) gab bekannt, dass sie ab dem 3. November 2025 unter dem Namen Potomac Bank firmieren wird. Die Namensänderung spiegelt die zunehmende regionale Präsenz der Bank im Eastern Panhandle von West Virginia, im Washington County (Maryland) und im Norden Virginias wider.
Der neue Name stimmt mit der 1994 gegründeten Holding Potomac Bancshares überein und symbolisiert die Verbindung der Gemeinden entlang des Potomac. Das markante Baumlogo bleibt erhalten, hinzu kommt ein neuer Slogan: "Community Takes Root Here."
Die 1871 gegründete Bank betont, dass Eigentum, Führung, Werte und das Engagement für persönlichen Service unverändert bleiben; alle bestehenden Konten, Dienstleistungen und Filialen werden wie gewohnt weitergeführt.
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Evolution Honors Heritage, Unifies Markets, and Reinforces Dedication to Personalized Service and Local Impact
The name Potomac Bank was chosen to symbolize the powerful connection shared among the diverse communities the bank serves, all united by the namesake Potomac River, which has shaped the region's geography, history, and prosperity. This transition is a natural progression that honors the bank's heritage and values while celebrating the shared connection that unites the bank's identity.
"Potomac Bank is more than a new name. It's a reflection of who we've become, the relationships we've nurtured, and the future we're building together," stated Dr. Keith Berkeley, Chairman of Potomac Bancshares. "This transition isn't about changing who we are, it's about embracing our successful growth into the Potomac River region and expanding those relationships into the future."
The new name also directly aligns the bank with its holding company, Potomac Bancshares, whose name was intentionally chosen in 1994 in anticipation of this very moment of growth. Since its founding in 1871, the bank has been deeply rooted in the
"While our name is evolving, our iconic tree logo endures as a symbol of our deep roots and our ongoing commitment to growing strong, vibrant communities," said Alice P. Frazier, President and CEO. "As we look to the future, our client-first mindset will continue to guide our team in providing expert financial guidance and driving innovation across the bank, from improving the client experience to enhancing efficiency and expanding our offerings. And just as we always have, we'll continue to lead with our founding core value – if you have the ability to help your neighbor, you do."
Clients, shareholders, vendors, and community partners can expect a seamless transition. The bank's ownership, leadership, values, and dedication to personalized service will remain the same. The same friendly faces will continue to provide trusted service and support. All existing accounts, services, and branch locations also remain the same.
"This transition does not mark a departure from our values, it reaffirms them," added Frazier. "The experience clients have come to trust - customized support, local decision-making, and a meaningful impact on local communities - remains the same."
To mark this new chapter, Bank of Charles Town will introduce its new tagline: "Community Takes Root Here." This phrase underscores the bank's ongoing mission to help the communities and economies they serve grow stronger by supporting individuals and families, local entrepreneurs and businesses, municipalities and community organizations, and investing in the next generation.
This transition marks a significant milestone in the bank's long and storied history, a celebration of everything accomplished over the past 154 years, and is a bold step into the future. Bank of Charles Town, to be renamed Potomac Bank on November 3, 2025, is where tradition meets progress and where community takes root.
About Bank of Charles Town:
Bank of Charles Town, to be renamed Potomac Bank on Nov. 3, 2025, has proudly served its communities for over 154 years. Founded in 1871, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTCID: PTBS), the bank has grown to become a trusted financial partner across the Eastern Panhandle of
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