Village officials and many area business people were present at the recent grand opening celebration of Empire National Bank's Port Jefferson Station branch. The bank's chairman and chief executive officer Douglas Manditch said the event was an ideal way to introduce prominent community members to the branch staff. "Empire National is looking forward to providing personalized service and a neighborhood banking experience to our customers in Port Jefferson Village. We plan to have an active role in this vibrant town and were delighted that Port Jefferson Village mayor Brian Harty and other local dignitaries participated in the bank's ribbon-cutting ceremony." Empire National Bank is built upon the foundation of time-honored values, personal service and emerging technologies. The bank has developed a wide array of innovative products and services specifically designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized privately owned businesses, professional practices and not-for-profit organizations seeking a "neighborhood" banking experience. Headquartered in Islandia, New York, Empire National Bank is led by a management team of experienced bankers who are committed to supporting the Long Island community.