With the holidays fast approaching, we wanted to show our appreciation for our customers and community by launching our 2013 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Giveaway on Facebook! The Kindle Fire HDX Giveaway started this Monday, November 18 and ends Friday, December 20. For a chance to win, participants need to “Like” our Facebook Fan Page between now and December 20. Existing Fans are automatically entered for a chance to win.

First County Bank will select one lucky winner in a random drawing on Monday, December 23 and the winner will be announced on our social media sites on Friday, December 27.

“As part of our social media mix, we continue to see high engagement and excitement generated by our giveaways. Existing fans show their excitement by commenting on our page. Every day we generate new fans and, based on previous contests, these fans are loyal,” said Karen Kelly, senior VP, chief marketing officer of First County Bank. “Our fan base continues to grow, which illustrates that the content we offer on our fan page is of value and that’s a win-win for all.”

For the Official Rules of the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 giveaway visit: https://www.firstcountybank.com/kindle-fire-hdx-89-contest-official-rules

“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” ~William Shakespeare

If you haven’t visited our Facebook fan page recently, you’re missing out on the variety of summer photos and videos displayed by our fans as part of the First County Bank Savoring Summertime Contest! Some of the images are so vivid you can almost taste the salty air, hear the ocean and feel the warmth of the summer sun on your skin.

Join the contest today! Between now and Monday, September 23, upload a photo or video of your favorite summertime memory onto our fan page and share it with your friends! The photo or video with the most “likes” wins our “Night on the Town” prize which includes:

• Two Front Row Orchestra Seats to Beatlemania Now on Sept. 28 at the Palace Theatre in Stamford; plus access to a VIP Pre-Show Reception, and;
• Dinner at Columbus Park Trattoria in Stamford

Extend summer’s lease a bit longer and show us how you SAVOR summer! Visit: Savoring Summertime Contest for more details. We look forward to seeing your summer story! Rules apply: http://www.firstcountybank.com/official-rules

In the spirit of fan appreciation and celebrating April as Community Banking Month, First County Bank launched its 2013 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Giveaway on Facebook this week! The Galaxy Giveaway started Monday, April 8 and ends on May 31. Fans of our Facebook Fan Page are automatically entered for the chance to win and all potential fans simply need to “Like” our page between now and May 31 for a chance to win. One lucky winner will receive a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.

“We’ve seen much success in terms of fan engagement with previous giveaways as both our earlier and newer fans are loyal and active,” said Karen Kelly, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer at First County Bank. “This kind of promotion is fun and generates excitement among participants. And it’s a great way to appreciate our customers as well as our fans, especially during Community Banking Month.”

For the Official Rules of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Giveaway visit: http://www.firstcountybank.com/official-rules-and-regulations

First County Bank Chairman and CEO Reyno A. Giallongo, Jr. with Gotta Love It contest winner Patty Patineta of New Canaan

First County Bank is excited to announce that Patty Patineta of New Canaan is the winner of the “Gotta Love It” photo contest. Her “healthy” photo depicts a gorgeous meal of grilled fish and side of fresh corn. Her photo generated more than 70 likes and many cheering comments. Patty wins a $50 Gift Card from downtown Stamford’s Capriccio Café. The “Gotta Love It” photo contest was held from February 4 through February 15 and generated a smorgasbord of tasty photos from bank customers and their family and friends making this one of our most successful contests to date.

“The photo contest was  a wonderful opportunity for our Facebook fans to engage in a social event that supports healthy eating, was fun, engaging and connected them to the bank’s Tasty ad campaign,” said Karen Kelly, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of First County Bank.
Continue reading →

“First County Bank delivered what big banks could not,” said Ammar Murad, when referring to a recent search for a mortgage on a Greenwich condo. “The U.S. economy and the real estate market would be in much better shape today if large banks reacted quicker to borrowers’ needs. These big banks are holding back our economy.”

Ammar and Nehla Murad had to move out of their home in Rye Brook, N.Y. on June 27 and couldn’t secure a commitment letter from Wells Fargo. “We had a deadline to meet and the bank’s red tape was too time intensive. The bank kept extending the deadline until finally we decided to look at other banks for the loan,” said Nehla Murad. Their realtor recommended First County Bank. Continue reading →