Amity Bank's Jana Chambers Discusses Community Support During COVID-19 Challenges

The Stafford City Council meeting on August 20, 2025, featured a presentation by Diana Chambers, vice president and branch manager of Amity Bank, highlighting the bank's role and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chambers discussed the impact of the pandemic on local businesses and the financial strain many faced, leading to difficult decisions, including closures.

Chambers emphasized Amity Bank's commitment to the Stafford community, noting that the bank stepped up during the crisis by providing relief through programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. These initiatives helped many local businesses remain operational and continue their growth.

The presentation also marked the introduction of Amity Bank's new location in Stafford, which aims to better serve the community with modern banking resources. Founded in 1990, Amity Bank has expanded significantly, now operating over 75 locations across Texas. Chambers highlighted the bank's relationship-focused approach, which combines the strengths of a larger institution with local decision-making agility.

Amity Bank has been recognized as a leading Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the Houston area and has received accolades from Forbes and Statista for its service quality. The bank is dedicated to supporting the entrepreneurial spirit and growth of local communities, contributing over a million dollars to various initiatives.

The meeting underscored the importance of local banking institutions in fostering community resilience, especially during challenging times.