June 23, 2005
There is more development off Seminole Trail in Albemarle County, but this time it's your money.
Sona Bank opened it's first branch in the Forest Lakes shopping center. A spokesperson said described them as a "business bank" and they chose the site because of the all the new growth in the area.
"We are planning on expanding and opening several more branches. I know we are looking to move up to Manassas and possibly expanding more here in Charlottesville--so [it's] very exciting," said Laura Kingrea Branch Manager.
The bank already has an administrative office in Court Square, in Downtown Charlottesville.