Stockman re-opens bank lobbies

Press release

Stockman Bank of Montana has announced that most of the bank lobbies will be open for business Monday during regular business hours. Information on bank locations and operating hours is available at http://www.stockmanbank.com .

The banks will be operating under Gov. Steve Bullock’s Phase One re-opening guidelines.

This is subject to change as the company actively monitors local policy developed by cities and counties.

While the bank’s lobbies have been closed since March 23, its online and mobile banking, walk-up and drive-up services have been available.

Stockman encourages customers to continue to use these options to meet banking needs whenever possible as the residents of Montana collectively try to reduce the spread of the virus.

“We look forward to welcoming customers back to our lobbies which will look and operate a little differently to protect the health and safety of customers and employees,” a press release from Stockman Bank said.

The release asked that when customers visit the bank lobbies they follow new rules:

• Customers who feel sick or exhibit any signs of illness are asked to not enter the building. This is for everyone’s safety.

• Appropriate 6-foot social distancing measures will be followed. There will be floor markers to assist customers in maintaining this distance. If the lobby area becomes crowded and social distancing guidelines cannot be met, a staff member will make an appointment. Stockman staff members may also ask customers to wait outside until others complete their banking.

• Tellers, receptionists and customer service representatives will have protective plexiglass shields to keep everyone safe. Some employees may also be wearing face masks.

• Hand sanitizer will be available at each teller window and on the desks of the customer service representatives and receptionists.

• All of Stockman Bank’s work stations, drive-up canisters and all high traffic areas will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected repeatedly throughout the day. Customers are encouraged to take the bank pen they have used during their visit. Any pens left behind will be sanitized.

Paycheck Protection Program

Stockman Bank continues to submit Paycheck Protection Program loans on the behalf of its business customers to the Small Business Administration. Since the beginning of the program, Stockman has received SBA approval of nearly 3,000 loans at a total of $288 million. Business customers should contact their commercial lender at their local Stockman Bank if they have questions or need further information.