Community News and Events

Cybersecurity Webinars

Cybersecurity – Stay One Step Ahead

Learn about the latest scams and cyber threats targeting consumers and businesses and take away simple, practical steps you can use to protect yourself, your information and your business.

Consumer Cybersecurity Webinar

Top Ten Cybersecurity Tips To Keep Your Data, Family, and Money Safe

This session will focus on practical steps individuals and families can take to protect their personal information, accounts, devices, and finances. Topics may include phishing and scams, password security, multifactor authentication, identity theft, and recognizing common fraud tactics.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1:00pm – 12:00pm

Business Cybersecurity Webinar

Eleven Ways To Significantly Lower Your Risks Of A Successful Cybersecurity Attack

This session will provide business customers with actionable guidance on protecting their organizations from cyberattacks. Topics may include business email compromise, ransomware, employee awareness, payment fraud, data protection, and developing a stronger cybersecurity culture.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Security matters. So does our community. Let’s keep them both strong.

Free Community Shred Day

Free Community Shred Day!

You are invited to our Free Community Shred Day! Protect your privacy and clean out the clutter. Bring your old documents, statements and sensitive paperwork to our Riverside branch office and we’ll shred them on-site securely and responsibly.

Time Shred Services will be in our parking lot to destroy documents onsite.

Saturday, November 7th
9:00am – 12:00pm
Greenwich Bank and Trust Parking Lot
1103 East Putnam Ave, Riverside

Security matters. So does our community. Let’s keep them both strong.

President & CEO Lou Garcia

Connecticut Community Bank is pleased to announce that Lou Garcia has joined the company as President and CEO.

Lou comes to Connecticut Community Bank with more than 25 years of leadership experience with respect to banking, institutional investment management, and alternative investments. As President and Chief Executive Officer, he will be responsible for the strategic leadership of Connecticut Community Bank and oversee its efforts to deliver innovative financial solutions to the communities we serve, helping small businesses grow and supporting individuals in achieving their financial goals. 

Lou will succeed David W. Tralka who will transition to Chairman of the Bank.   “We are excited to have Lou step into this leadership role,” said Tralka.  “His clear financial expertise and strategic planning skills make him an excellent choice to continue our legacy of prudent growth and financial stability.  Lou’s presence deepens Connecticut Community Bank’s investment and commitment in our Fairfield County footprint.”

Connecticut Community Bank continues to be one of the most well-capitalized community banks in Connecticut.  The Bank has been awarded the BauerFinancial 5-Star Rating for 15 consecutive quarters, recognizing the Banks’s focus on maintaining a well-capitalized, financially sound institution through steady management, responsible lending and customer commitment. 

Previously, Lou was a Managing Director at an insurance-focused and credit-oriented investment management firm that was later acquired by The Carlyle Group. Before that, he spent 16 years as Partner and Chief Operating Officer of a Connecticut-based SEC-registered investment advisory firm, where he played a key role in the firm’s strategic growth and operations.

A long-time resident of New Canaan, Lou has served in select industry board and community leadership roles. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and completed Advanced Professional Study through the Wharton Leadership & Management Program.

Homes for the Brave Step Challenge

Step by Step, making a difference!

We’re thrilled to share that the Connecticut Community Bank employees walked for 90 minutes in the Homes for the Brave Step- Up for the Brave Challenge. Every step supported veterans in our communities and we couldn’t be prouder of our employees!

Thank you to Homes for the Brave for all you do for our veterans in our communities and thank you to our employees who helped the cause!

Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Professional Services Award

We are honored that our Norwalk Bank and Trust branch office received the Greater Norwalk Chamber 2026 Professional Services Award!

Congratulations and thank you to branch manager Dean Trombetta and the Norwalk team for their dedication, professionalism and commitment to serving our clients and our community everyday.

We were grateful to stand along with the other community award winners who’s recognition is a reflection of their hard work and passion.

And, a big thank you to the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce for all you do for small businesses in our community!

Dress for Success 2026 Denise “Denny” Taft Davidoff Empowerment Award

What a great evening celebrating one of our team members, Anna DiDomenico, for receiving the 2026 Denise “Denny” Taft Davidoff Empowerment Award from Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County. This recognition reflects her dedication to championing women to achieve their full potential and strengthening our communities.

It was also an evening to celebrate all the work Dress for Success provides to women in our communities, thank you for all you do!

Teddy Bear Drive

Our recent Teddy Bear Drive was an overwhelming success! A big thank you to all our customers and employees who donated over 950 teddy bears and stuffed animal. The stuffed animals were given to local non-profits and the Teddy Bear Brigade Charity.

The Teddy Bear Brigade Charity is a Gleaning For The World program that rehomes over 575,000 stuffed animals annually to children in crisis, both in the U.S. and more than 30 countries worldwide.