Episode 28 | Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
ROBERT DOZIER | PRESIDENT & CEO
How is Palmetto Citizens investing in the future of Columbia, South Carolina? In this episode of The Soda Citizen, Brad Allen and Mary Lane Sloan sit down with Robert Dozier, President and CEO of Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, to talk about the organization’s nearly 90-year history, its continued growth across the Midlands, and why investing locally matters.
Robert shares the story of how Palmetto Citizens began with just 10 Columbia teachers in 1936 and grew into a financial institution serving tens of thousands of members. He also takes us inside the vision behind Palmetto Citizens’ new downtown Columbia headquarters and why the organization chose to make another major investment in the heart of the city.
The conversation goes beyond banking as they discuss Columbia’s growth, retaining local talent, supporting small towns across South Carolina, infrastructure, mortgage rates, home affordability, and what the next decade could look like for the Midlands. They also talk about why keeping deposits and investments local can help strengthen neighborhoods, businesses, and communities throughout South Carolina.
If you live in Columbia, are thinking about moving to the Midlands, or simply want to understand where the city is headed next, this episode offers a unique perspective from one of Columbia’s longtime business and community leaders.
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