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Orange Bank & Trust Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Opening of Newly Renovated Headquarters in Middletown
Business and Professional
August 11, 2025
Orange Bank & Trust Company recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its newly renovated headquarters on Dolson Avenue in Middletown. As part of the celebration, which took place on July 22, guests were also able to experience a new History Room, a dedicated space that honors the legacy, heritage, and more than 133-year history of the Bank.
In attendance at the event were Michael Gilfeather, President and CEO of Orange Bank & Trust, Jonathan Rouis, Chairman, Orange County Bank Corp., Heather Bell-Meyer, President and CEO, Orange County Chamber of Commerce, and Jerry Kleiner, historian, Historical Society of Middletown and Wallkill Precinct.
During the celebration, Orange Bank donated $1,000 to the Historical Society of Middletown & Wallkill Precinct, further underscoring the Bank’s commitment to the local community and preserving its rich history.
“Today’s ribbon-cutting is more than just a celebration of a renovated space; it’s a reflection of Orange Bank’s enduring commitment to the community we have served for more than a century,” said Gilfeather. “For 133 years, the Bank has been a trusted financial partner in Middletown and beyond, helping the business community grow and thrive. As we look to the future, our headquarters will continue to serve as a reflection of our innovation, service to our clients, and our connection with our local community.”
About Orange Bank & Trust Company
Orange Bank & Trust Company is the Hudson Valley’s premier financial institution focusing on commercial lending, business banking, payment processing and wealth management services. For more than 133 years, Orange Bank & Trust Company has been an economic engine of the community, with more than $2.5 billion in assets and playing a vital role in increasing opportunities for local businesses, creating jobs for generations of residents, spurring region-defining developments, and maximizing investments to neighborhood-serving non-profits. The Bank is regularly recognized as one of New York’s top places to work.