Out of tragedy, sometimes good things can result

Everyone remembers where they were that fateful day 6 years ago-how the horror of the September 11th terrorist attacks affected each of us personally: our emotions, our fears, our nascent feeling of patriotism, and the effect it had on our business and the economy as a whole.

It took a while, but as a direct result of the planes not flying for nearly a week, Congress enacted the Check 21 regulations allowing banks to submit electronic images of business and personal checks, rather than the archaic method of shipping the paper checks themselves as air cargo from bank to bank for final clearing.

This is a benefit for you in that it speeds your cash flow and reduces the work involved in presenting a deposit. Now check images from your desk can be batched and cleared electronically. It is not perfect for everyone, but for those with limited staff and higher volumes (anywhere above 100 checks a week), this is something worth looking into. We have it, just ask us how.

Wishing you a safe and introspective September 11th. Think of the many attributes of our society that are worth fighting for, in words, actions and good deeds, despite those who wish to dismantle our way of life.