Peoples Bank has opened a new financial center in Everett, which will provide personal and business banking, commercial lending and real-estate lending services to clients in Snohomish County.

The bank, with headquarters in Lynden, plans to develop its new Everett site into a flagship financial center by 2016.

“Great communities like Everett need solid, client-focused community banks to grow and thrive,” said Anthony Repanich, executive vice president for Peoples Bank, in a press release. “During the financial downturn a number of local financial institutions were lost and now more than ever we believe there is an opportunity for Peoples Bank to make a difference in this community”.

The bank’s Everett Financial Center is located 2733 Colby Ave., at the corner of Colby and California.

The new office’s leadership team includes Jim Lonneker as senior vice president and business team leader, and Charlie Martinez as assistant vice president and branch manager. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Read more from our partners at The Herald Business Journal in Everett.