Bonvenu is a Louisiana bank, through and through.
From our above-and-beyond customer service to our widespread community involvement, everything we do is for the well-being of our area and its people. Even our name is locally inspired – a combination of “Bon” (the French word for ‘good’) and “Bienvenu” (the French phrase for ‘welcome’).
Your Neighbors in Louisiana
Bonvenu is your financial partner, yes. But more importantly, we are your neighbors. We share your values, celebrate your same traditions, and are as deeply committed to this place as you are. As a local business ourselves, we know what it takes to thrive here. We understand the challenges of the markets and the realities of what our residents and businesses need. In 2023, we put that knowledge into action when we changed our name from Citizens National Bank to Bonvenu Bank, which more fully captures the heart of who we are and what makes us different. This change did not affect our customers’ accounts or the services we provide – it simply helped us stand out in an important way. Only a bank born and built in Louisiana could call themselves Bonvenu. And now, only one does.
Named a Best Place to Work
Biz Magazine has named us the “Best Place to Work” eight years in a row – and we’re humbled and honored every time. For us, it’s a celebration of the power of putting people first. We wake up every day with the goal of creating a positive, meaningful environment where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference, and where everyone is heard. That goes for our employees, our customers, and our community members. This commitment to community stretches far beyond the walls of our branches.
Volunteering in Our Community
We view giving back as more than a corporate responsibility. It’s who we are. It’s in our DNA. We roll up our sleeves, whether it’s asked of us or not. Through the Bonvenu Bank Community Employee Volunteer Program, we regularly join forces with local non-profits to make a bigger impact than we could separately. These partnerships of course help shape our neighborhoods, but they help shape our employees, as well. To work at Bonvenu means to be a steward of the community and it’s vital that each and every member of our team embraces that. Volunteering is a way to take on new challenges, develop leadership skills, and work side-by-side to improve the places we call home. Those are the places that built us, after all. And the stronger they become, the stronger legacy we leave.
