Leading Grapevine, The Christmas Capital of Texas, and Community Development with William D. Tate | NBT Financial Bank, Member FDIC

We’re back with Episode 5 of Hometown Banknotes — your source for local insight, economic perspective, and community connection, hosted by Janice Spooner (Grapevine Market President).

This month, Janice sits down with William D. Tate, Mayor of Grapevine, for an in-depth conversation on leading Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas, and community development.

NBT History, Economic Update, & Banking Innovation with Steve Eargle | NBT Financial Bank, Member FDIC

We’re back with Episode 4 of Hometown Banknotes — your source for local insight, economic perspective, and community connection, hosted by Janice Spooner (Grapevine Market President).

This month, Janice sits down with Steve Eargle, Chairman of the Board at NBT Financial Bank, for an in-depth conversation on NBT’s history, today’s economic landscape, and how innovation continues to shape the future of community banking.

Welcome to Hometown Bank Notes — where economy, bank life, and hometown spirit meet! Hosted by Janice Spooner, Market President of NBT Financial Bank in Grapevine, this episode highlights the heartbeat of North Texas: its people, entrepreneurs, and communities.

In this episode:
Economic Overview -Janice breaks down the latest national, Texas, and local economic trends, including inflation rates, labor market updates, and small business insights.
Spotlight Guest: Darsa Diltz - Founder of Foundations Entrepreneur Development Company and visionary behind Global Entrepreneurship Week North Texas (GEWNTX).

Darsa shares her inspiring journey, from creating entrepreneur education programs to growing an international initiative connecting six counties across North Texas and beyond.
GEWNTX Highlights - Learn what’s new for this year’s events, including international panels, startup summits, and partnerships across communities like Fort Worth, Arlington, and Dallas.
Community Impact - Janice shares NBT’s continued commitment to giving back, from the Grapevine Branch Groundbreaking to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness, and the GCISD Senior Scholarship Program supporting future leaders.

Key Message:
NBT Financial Bank is more than just your bank — it’s your partner in progress, rooted in heritage and thriving in tomorrow.

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