ESL in the Community Articles

The role of Contact Center employees, or Customer Care Specialists (Tele-Bankers), is crucial to the well-being of every member.

As their 2023 internships wrap up, the ESL Summer student employees share their thoughts about working at ESL.

Q&A with founders of the new ESL African American Women Employee Resource Group.

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, ESL is highlighting several local businesses, organizations, and our employees whose stories of determination and commitment to serve our community are an inspiration to us all.

Join our inclusive community of individuals and financial experts committed to knowledge sharing, asking questions, and helping each other build a healthier financial life.

Celebrating ESL Employees During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

• Q&A with Bhim Dhakal, Relationship Banker, Lake Avenue
• Q&A with Quintina Bounmala, Assistant Branch Manager, Victor
• Q&A with Quoc Doan, Desktop Support Tech

Celebrating ESL Employees During Black History Month

• Meet Cynthia Bahati, Telebanker
• Meet Mo Badmus, Universal Banker, Notary Public
• Meet Sonja Walters, Project Manager at ESL
• Meet George Amoh, Relationship Manager Business Banking Associate at ESL

Growing Forward with the Owners’ Dividend: Member Stories

At ESL, you’re more than a balance, you belong. Sharing with members through our Owners’ Dividend.

• Debbie
• Naomi
• Mike
• Sue and Bob Onderdonk
• Jared Smith
• Bow Morse
• Diane Fitzgerald Harris
• Anna Nicole Prouty

On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, ESL presented an informational session about the ESL Nonprofit Capacity Building Opportunities, along with details on how to apply for funding. Watch the webinar here!

In 2020, ESL observed the Juneteenth holiday (June 19) for the first time, and has since added this day as an annual corporate holiday. Learn more about, Juneteenth, a celebration and reaffirmation of African American culture, freedom, and hope.

ESL is undergoing a major IT transformation and is committed to increasing our IT workforce by more than 20% in 2021.

Simone Boone is the owner of Apogee Wine Bar, located at 151 Park Avenue in Rochester. In business since 2014, Apogee is an inviting European-style café serving all who love good wine, food, and people.

Negus El Bey is a volunteer at B+Healthy Fresh Food Market, located at 442 Genesee Street in Rochester. In business since the summer of 2018, B+Healthy provides healthful goods—like produce, freshly prepared vegan meals, a juice and smoothie bar, and health and wellness products.

In honor of Black History Month, we’d like to introduce you a few ESL employees who have built unique careers for themselves in and outside of ESL.

Cheria Anderson is the owner of Morgan’s Cereal Bar, located at 320 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14604. The restaurant opened in 2019 and serves hot and cold cereals with various toppings, along with other breakfast items.

Rosa Marie is the founder and president of Marvelous Mind Academy, an educational cooperative, open since 2014, that provides affordable child care for parents and engaging experiences for young learners.

Here’s a look at how financial services have evolved, along with diverse banking career options, including opportunities here at ESL.

2020 marks 100 years of ESL serving the Greater Rochester community. See more fun facts about ESL and the last 100 years.

With a legacy of trust and superior customer service, ESL has steadily grown as a leading Business Banking partner for businesses of all sizes across Greater Rochester.

Creating a better community starts with giving back. United Way’s Community Fund does just that by investing more than $13 million annually to 75 Community Fund programs.