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Is Your Shingled Roof Too Old for Insurance? What Homeowners Need to Know—and Do
Homeowners across the nation are receiving letters from their insurance companies warning that their 15–20+ year-old roofs may no longer be fully covered—or worse, their policies may be canceled. Impact: With only 59% of Americans able to cover a $1000 emergency, according to a 2025 Survey by Bank Rate, this notice is putting some homeowners […]
Intern Experience at Chesapeake Bank: Gracie Seeterlin
Stepping into Chesapeake Bank as a marketing intern already felt familiar – in the best way. With a few family members already part of the organization, I had a sneak peek into the company’s welcoming culture and values before day one. That inside perspective made it much easier to transition into the role and meet […]
Lighting Up a Community with Bill Cronheim and Entertainment Systems
Bill Cronheim caught the theater buzz in New Jersey when he was 15. An early introduction to lighting led to exciting opportunities and a successful business, Entertainment Systems Corporation, which he now runs out of Kilmarnock, VA. Bill started working on the Barn Theatre Guild of Mountain Lakes while it was being built. It had open-beamed […]
Credit Card Acceptance: What’s the Real Cost?
Many businesses choose not to accept credit cards because they believe it will be too expensive. Others do so, but are reluctant for the same reason. However, if you focus on the costs without factoring in the benefits, you are likely missing the mark. There are reasons for the associated costs, and the value should […]
Chesapeake Bank Serves Up World’s Largest Crab Cake to Celebrate 125 Years as an Independent Community Bank
Chesapeake Bank brought a taste – and the weight – of the Chesapeake Bay to the heart of Virginia’s capital on Saturday, June 14, when the community bank unveiled what is believed to be the world’s largest crab cake in celebration of its 125th anniversary as an independent community bank. Hand-crafted locally in collaboration with […]
Top 10 Reasons You Should Explore a Career With Chesapeake Bank
Many attributes that make an organization a great place to work can get overlooked in the job hunt and interview process. We’ve rounded up a few of the details that make us unique. We’re pretty proud of them, too! DID YOU KNOW 1. We’ve been recognized since 2007 as one of the Top 200 Community […]
125 Years of Commitment: Celebrating Our Williamsburg Community
A Legacy of Commitment with Community at Its Heart Our Williamsburg story began with a supermarket branch, along with ATMs at the iconic Williamsburg Pottery. In 1996, we opened our freestanding branch at Five Forks, marking a new chapter in our commitment to serving James City County and beyond. Since then, we have grown to […]
125 Years of Community – Northern Neck Celebration
May 2025 After our 124th Shareholders meeting in April, we kicked off our 125th Anniversary celebration right where it all began—Irvington, Virginia. For a quarter past a century, we’ve been helping customers float their dreams, secure their first homes, and experience banking that goes beyond transactions. This Northern Neck Community event was a true celebration […]
Grants That Could Make Your Mortgage More Affordable
Make your house more affordable with grant funds. If you’re in the market to buy a new home and have been looking at houses, you know that a house qualifying as ‘affordable housing’ doesn’t always fall within your means. This can be a challenge when the government considers housing to be affordable if payments are less than […]
Make a Difference This Season with Fun Ways to Support Local Businesses
Shopping locally has a profound effect on our communities, yet the specifics can often get lost in the rush of deciding where to shop. This season, we’re excited to share some enjoyable ways you can support locally owned and operated businesses while also making a positive impact! Small businesses are the back bone of any […]
