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Community Bank System, Inc. Culture and Diversity Council

The Community Bank System, Inc. (CBSI) Culture and Diversity Council grew from the ground up. Once the seed was planted, one person raised a hand to foster it, and then another and another. Before long, more than 100 team members volunteered to serve as Culture and Diversity Council members. The passion to support this initiative was obvious before it even had a name.

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Now, the CBSI Culture and Diversity Council includes 23 members and 83 ambassadors, all serving as representatives of our more than 3,000 employees. They are the eyes, the ears and, more importantly, the voices of the community that is our company.

Our Mission is to put faces and names to the concepts of diversity and inclusion. We are here to make sure no one feels unheard, unseen or uninvited. Through that effort, we’ll foster a culture that doesn’t just accept diversity, but values it.

Building Community

The first step in building an inclusive community? Engaging employees to help craft the cultural journey ahead. That’s where Community Bank started in 2021, and the path that followed was nothing short of exciting. Watch as Freddie Jacobs, Jr., CPA, and Maureen Gillan-Myer discuss our growing program and the priorities it has for the future.

“There is nothing more important to me than our culture–who we are, what our values are and how we treat each other. That certainly includes a commitment by our organization that any discrimination, racism or inequality of any kind will never be acceptable or tolerated. Our culture and our values are the source of our strength, our sustainability, and our capacity to support our employees, our communities and our shareholders. Thank you.”

Mark Tryniski, CEO and President of Community Bank System, Inc. (CBSI)

Monthly Spotlight

Juneteenth is an important date in our country’s history, and its designation as a federal holiday in 2021 was a long-overdue recognition of the emancipation of people who had been enslaved in the US. Not only does it commemorate the official end of slavery in 1865, but it’s also an important reminder to recognize and understand how that history continues to affect our communities today. Juneteenth is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on both our past and the important work still to be done as we strive to be more inclusive and equitable.

Celebrating Diversity Year-Round

Pride Month

Community Bank is proud to celebrate and stand with the LGBTQ+ community. In recognition of Pride Month, we recently made a donation to Northeast Pennsylvania Rainbow Alliance, an organization that provides education, support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their families, with the goal of advancing fairness and equality. We support the Rainbow Alliance's vision of equal, inclusive communities. Please visit neparainbowalliance.org if you would like to learn more.

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