Bergen Commercial Bank, a division of Greater Community Bank, was acquired by Greater Community Bancorp (GCB) in 1995. The bank is headquartered in Paramus and operates seven of the 15 full service branches in the GCB network. GCB, which was founded in 1986 as a $16 million single-branch bank, has grown to become a major financial force in the northern New Jersey communities it serves. Since its inception and as a result of a few strategic acquisitions, the bank has grown to over $925 million in assets.

True to its commitment – Community Inspired – Customer Focused, the bank operates with the strength of a multi-million dollar organization but with the ease and flexibility of a community bank. Their focus is to deliver highly personalized commercial and retail banking products and services in the diverse communities which they serve.

In addition to their customer focused products and services, the bank is committed to helping their communities thrive. Last year they supported over 80 community-focused initiatives with emphasis in healthcare, emergency services, arts and culture, family services, and economic development. They also established the Greater Community Bancorp Charitable Foundation, Inc. The Foundation will be supported via a portion of the company’s earnings each fiscal year. Through this new Foundation, the company will remain active in supporting its communities, instilling pride in its employees and responding to community needs.

Bergen Commercial Bank has a long history of responding to various needs in the community – specifically to the educational needs of Bergen County residents. Bergen Commercial Bank has supported the needs of Bergen Community College by making its executive staff available to assist in the planning and operation of the college foundation’s annual events including the Medallion Awards Dinner, the BCC Golf Classic, and the 50/50 Raffle.