For Community Bank Strathmore, maintaining that consistent brand image across many mediums requires a trusted ally. That is where Invicium steps in.
For over a decade, Invicium has operated as the behind-the-scenes marketing fulfillment partner for Community Bank Strathmore. Along the way we have developed a trusted partnership, built on reliability, flexibility, and a shared dedication to personal service.
Building a Supply Chain on Mutual Trust
In an era where many businesses are forced to navigate automated customer service lines and disconnected online print forms, Invicium does things differently. We provide a true concierge service for our clients’ marketing logistics, taking away the administrative burden of dealing with multiple vendors.
Peter Brown, Chairman of Community Bank Strathmore, reflects on the longevity and peace of mind this approach brings:
“I’ve known Brian for over 15 years and used Invicium for our printing needs for 10 years or more. They are quick to respond if we need to make changes and easy to communicate with. I appreciate that there is never any drama.
– Peter Brown, Chairman, Community Bank Strathmore.
By absorbing the stress of logistics, Invicium ensures the bank’s team can focus entirely on what they do best: serving their clients and the local Strathmore and surrounding suburbs community.
What Makes Community Bank Strathmore Different?
Just as Invicium stands apart through its high-touch, dedicated account management, Community Bank Strathmore redefines what it means to be a financial institution. Rather than following the faceless online banking trend, they are a vital and present pillar of the local area.
Up to 80% Profit Return to the Local Community
Unlike traditional banks that answer primarily to shareholders, Community Bank Strathmore operates with a dedicated purpose: Up to 80% of their profits go directly back into the local community. Profits help fund local infrastructure, community groups, charities, and initiatives that make Strathmore a better place to live.
Genuine Personal & Business Banking Support
In a digital-first world where face-to-face service is vanishing, Community Bank Strathmore remains committed to more human connection. They are keen to support local individuals and families, as well as businesses. They have a proven track record of highly-rated customer service, and at the branch customers can connect with dedicated and consistent banking staff.
For personal banking, customers are able to discuss their needs with a local professional to set up accounts and plan for the future. Online banking and the banking app are available for day-to-day monitoring, and the branch is open during business hours with the friendly and familiar staff ready to discuss ongoing needs.
Business customers can take advantage of Community Bank Strathmore’s local presence and dedicated staff by setting up their whole suite of banking needs. The business banking professionals have an in-depth knowledge of the local Strathmore and greater Melbourne business landscape, and can discuss both current banking needs and future planning for the growth of your business. You can get in touch directly with the business banking team:
Julie Hutchins – 0499 745 737
Alex Fafoutakis – 0482 625 500
Visit the Community Bank Strathmore’s website at: https://www.strathmore3041.com.au
Or call the branch on: (03) 9374 2607
From Stationery to Stadiums: The Full Suite of Support
Managing a bank’s physical brand requires a vast scope of capabilities. Over the years, Invicium has adapted to every shift in Community Bank Strathmore’s requirements, acting as a true one-stop shop.
Cathi Draper, Corporate Office Manager at the bank, highlights the efficiency of this integrated approach:
“At Strathmore Community Bank, we are very happy to use the services of Invicium. We have partnered with them for years, and always find their customer service attentive and helpful. Their range of products is great and the product delivery is spot on. The options Invicium offer are so extensive, it’s really like a one-stop shop for all our print, stationary and marketing needs.” – Cathi Draper, Corporate Office Manager, Community Bank Strathmore.
Our day-to-day fulfillment keeps the bank running with high-quality essentials. We mix regular storage and fulfilment of continually needed items with larger one-off orders and annual needs.
Operational Print & Stationery
Corporate Essentials & Stationery
Addressed envelopes, custom stickers, official business cards, and quality branded pens.
Annual Reporting
Managing the precision print job and delivery of the bank’s Annual Report. The appearance and finish of this important compliance document needs to reflect the bank’s precision and attention to detail.
Bringing Community Initiatives to Life Through Dynamic Signage
Perhaps the most visible element of the partnership is how Invicium brings the bank’s local marketing to life out in the open. For movable signage, we provide pull-up banners and large scale posters for exhibitions, charity events and corporate functions.
Community Bank Strathmore is heavily involved in local sports and community events, most notably supporting the local football club. Invicium manages the entire physical footprint of this sponsorship, printing and hanging the bank’s durable sponsor signage on location at the footy ground.
Furthermore, we manage the bank’s local billboard presence. On the brick wall around the corner from the branch sits a large vinyl banner. Because the bank’s messaging changes dynamically with the seasons—from footy season sponsorships to festive Christmas community messages—Invicium steps in every three months to swap the banners out. We manage this seasonal signage so the bank doesn’t have to book banner changes and signage services every time the banner needs refreshing.
Protecting Brand Integrity
Having the bank’s logos and marketing assets on file means that we can ensure every piece of marketing fulfilment, from business cards to enormous banners, are colour-matched and correct with accurate typography and a high-resolution, densely pixelated finish.
From internal pull-up banners to heavy-duty outdoor billboards, the bank never has to worry about the logistics, the installation, or the timing. As part of our service delivery, we make sure it gets done, safely and correctly, every time.
A Partnership Rooted in the Local Community
Over the journey of a ten-year partnership, the daily transactions of business naturally evolve into something deeper. The longevity of the relationship between Invicium and Community Bank Strathmore is a testament to what happens when two organisations share some core values.
Watching the bank’s positive impact on the local community over the last decade has been incredibly rewarding. Supporting the Strathmore team is a point of pride for Invicium, and we remain dedicated to ensuring their brand is visually well-represented as they continue their vital work in the local area.
The Value of a Single Point of Contact
For General Managers, Marketing Managers, and Business Owners alike, coordinating multiple printers, sign makers, and distributors is a recipe for wasted time and brand inconsistency.
The decade-long relationship between Invicium and Community Bank Strathmore demonstrates the commercial value of a single point of contact. When you have a dedicated partner who understands your brand, anticipates your seasonal changes, and treats your business like their own, marketing logistics shift from a daily headache to a streamlined asset.