- Business
- Highlands Bankshares, Inc. operates as a bank holding company providing comprehensive community banking services primarily through its two wholly owned subsidiaries, The Grant County Bank and Capon Valley Bank. The Grant County Bank manages six branch offices located in various towns in West Virginia, while Capon Valley Bank operates four branches across West Virginia and Virginia, collectively maintaining twelve banking locations across seven counties in these two states. The company offers a wide range of banking products and services including checking, savings, club accounts, money market accounts, investment checking accounts under its Plateau Premium brand, individual retirement accounts, and certificates of deposit, along with insured cash sweep and the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS). It provides diverse lending products such as personal and business loans encompassing home mortgages, home equity, land and lot loans, mobile home loans, auto loans, personal and business term loans, agricultural loans, equipment financing, commercial real estate loans, and business lines of credit. Additional service offerings include debit and credit cards, Kasasa Protect, ATM services, business online banking with bill pay, mobile and telephone banking, remote deposit capture, merchant processing, direct deposit services, insured cash sweeps, foreign currency exchange, certified and cashier's checks, money wire transfers, safe deposit boxes, credit monitoring, and insurance products like life and accident coverage. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Petersburg, West Virginia, Highlands Bankshares, Inc. recently continues to expand its digital banking capabilities and merchant services, focusing on enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. The company also maintains a focus on community banking within its geographic regions of West Virginia and Virginia with a workforce of approximately 125 employees. Recent developments include the continuation of dividend payments and a stable performance outlook bolstered by its diverse banking portfolio and strategic regional presence. Highlands Bankshares, Inc. operates in the regional banking industry with a commitment to serving individuals and businesses within its operational footprint.