Alliance Bank has a strong banking presence in the community since its opening in the late 1920's. As a result of several expansions and a merger (Sulphur Springs State Bank and Colonial Bank of Greenville) in 1996, the asset holdings of the bank now exceed $300 million and it made a decision to change its name to Alliance Bank. The Alliance Bank currently offers many automated solutions, including direct deposit, ATMs, and 24-hour telephone access. With the rapid growth of the Internet and new demands on the financial industry for online access, Alliance Bank established its World Wide Web presence in 1996 with www.alliancebank.com and added Alliance Online, its online banking and bill payment feature in 1999.  Alliance Bank features a line of personal and business products and services featuring deposit accounts, mortgage products, loans, and more.