Front Range Inc.: One more bank for Greeley area

EVANS — Weld County Bank, which will become Evans’ only bank, has had its charter approved by the Colorado Division of Banking.

The bank, which will have banking veteran Ed Capra at its helm, will open at the corner of 37th Street and 23rd Avenue in Evans. Early intentions call for a modular facility and eight employees. If all goes well, a permanent facility for the full-service bank is expected sometime in 1998.

Weld County Bank’s charter calls for capitalization of at least $2.5 million. So far, $2.9 million has been raised from approximately 100 shareholders. The bank still must secure approval…