The Bank of Missouri

Year established: 1891

Owners: Reliable Community Bancshares

Locations: Perryville, Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Marble Hill, Scott City, Columbia, Springfield, Republic, Ozark, Branson, Patton

Number of employees: 300-plus

Hours of operation: varies by location Cape Girardeau Lobby: 8 a.m. - 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday; Cape Girardeau drive thru: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Website address: www.bankofmissouri.com

Facebook address: facebook.com/thebankofmissouri

What products or services do you offer? checking accounts, savings accounts, consumer loans, commercial loans, small business loans, home loans, investment and trust services, insurance services

What do you like about doing business in a small town?

Dawn E. Dauer, Community Bank President of Cape Girardeau: We love doing business in a small town. The advantage is that you can really engage with your clients and have a great understanding of the community. At The Bank of Missouri, we stand by our slogan of "Our hometown committment to you." We are committed to our communities. Also, when you are involved in various organizations within your community, you truly are giving back.

What may our readers find surprising about your business?

DD: Many people are surprised at our rapid growth in the last 15 years. We have grown from one location to over 21 locations across the state of Missouri.

What was your biggest success in 2012?

DD: Our biggest success in 2012 was the acquisition of Security Bank and Trust. This has proved to be a great fit for The Bank of Missouri.