Mertz Insurance Agency was recently presented with a first year membership to the Red Bud Chamber of Commerce. Mertz Insurance Agency is owned by Christine Mertz and is located at 215 East Market Street Suite B in Red Bud, across from the Red Bud Fire Department. Mertz has 20 years of experience in the auto/home/life insurance industry and some of the companies she represents are Travelers, SafeCo, Progressive, Heartland Mutual, The Hartford and Nationwide Life. Mertz is affiliated with CCW Safe, a legal service membership for concealed carry permit holders. She also works with a number of sub contractors for general liability, workers compensation and cyber liability. For more about Mertz Insurance Agency, call 618-282-2929, visit www.mertzins.com, Mertz Insurance Agency on Facebook or @Mertz_Insurance on Twitter.
North County Savings Bank is the December Spotlight on a Business sponsored by the Red Bud Chamber of Commerce. North County Savings Bank was first chartered in 1887 as Evansville Building & Loan Association. The Building & Loan was located in the former Pautler Hotel in Evansville.
In 1973 the savings institution was approved for a location in Red Bud and it became the home office with a branch in Evansville. The Red Bud office was located at 101 Main Street, the Ziebold Building, which is presently owned by TMW. At the same time the savings institution changed its name to North County Savings Association. Assets for North County Savings was at five million dollars in 1973. The Savings Association primarily serviced savings accounts, CD’s and home loans.
In 1986 the bank built a new facility in Red Bud and re-located to 100 Park Plaza where Twyla’s is now located. In 1991 the name changed to North County Savings Bank and in 2000 the bank opened its third location in Ruma. A new bank building was built in 2010 and is at the present address of 411 West Market Street.
Today the bank offers products for all your banking needs such as checking accounts, reward checking accounts, free senior and student checking accounts, savings accounts, CD’s, home loans, car loans, personal loans, home equity loans, on-line banking and many other services. Assets as of Nov. 30, 2015 was at $47,700,000.
The bank strives and prides itself in customer service. “We are mutually and locally owned. We have no plans for any mergers or changes. We would just like to continue to be your hometown bank and provide excellent service to our valued customers,” said CEO Steve Kueker.
North County Savings Bank is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Call 282-3939 or visit www.ncsbank.com.
This month’s Spotlight on a Business is MarketOnMain located at 204 S. Main Street.
Upon retiring from Red Bud High School, Joyce Carnahan started her business in 2012. In conjunction with MarketOnMain, Carnahan also established a Farmer’s Market selling baked goods, specializing in cinnamon rolls. The public is invited to the Farmer’s Market every Thursday through August from 3-6 p.m.
After opening the business, the Carnahans also began renovation of the 1890’s Kaffenberger building in which they are located. One year later they started hosting events, parties and classes as well as the summer market.
In addition to hosting events, classes and parties for all ages, Carnahan also sells baked items such as cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, cookies and more on Thursday afternoons throughout the summer.
“We typically participate in Chamber-sponsored events throughout the year, providing unique products and experiences to add to the charm of our small town,” she stated.
Carnahan featured a Kiddie Bar at Moonlight Madness. She offered a hot chocolate and dessert bar during the Friday night Santa visits and was a Holiday Happenings and Garden Tour stop recently.
MarketOnMain is open on Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. in the summer and during events. Carnahan also offers her unique building for small showers, parties and gatherings. Follow MarketOnMain on facebook or call 282-4258 or 618-559-9560.
