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Customer focus: MOCA-GA is on the move

By this time next year, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA-GA) will open the doors to its first permanent home – a stunning, 26,000-square-foot facility at the Goat Farm Arts Center in West Midtown Atlanta. The milestone is a transformative moment in the 25-year mission of MOCA-GA: Celebrating & preserving the work of Georgia’s contemporary (1940, forward) artists.

“Our upcoming move to the Goat Farm is so much more than just a change of address,” says Annette Cone-Skelton, artist, curator & MOCA-GA founder. “The new space will feature expansive galleries, a dedicated library and reading room, a rooftop venue, café, sculpture garden and improved archival facilities, allowing us to better serve artists, scholars and the public.”

She notes that the development is the culmination of years of planning and fundraising, including a significant $2 million contribution from the City of Atlanta, bringing MOCA-GA to 90% of its $16.4 million campaign goal. The museum connected with Hyperion Bank via its Board Chair, Philip Babb, with the bank providing one of the sources of lending toward the museum’s new home.

“It’s taken a diverse and generous village to bring us to the building of our first permanent home on land we own and during our celebratory 25^th year,” Cone-Skelton says, “and we’re glad that team includes Hyperion, which has been responsive and enthusiastic, with a great understanding of our goals, processes and role in the community.”

Founded in 2000 by Cone-Skelton and CGR Advisors president David S. Golden, MOCA-GA sought to fill a gap in the state’s art scene by focusing exclusively on contemporary works by Georgia artists. Starting with a collection of 250 pieces, the museum has grown to house over 1,600 works, reflecting the rich diversity and talent of our state's artistic community – and the largest collection of Georgia art anywhere in the world.

“It was exciting to be at the December groundbreaking for MOCA-GA’s new home, and to be working with a small arts organization that knows how to have an impact far beyond its modest size and budget,” says Amy Ellis, Hyperion SVP & Senior Loan Officer. “It really underscores how community banks and nonprofits have similar values and missions: Serving and improving the community. And, in MOCA-GA’s case, that community is global.”

MOCA-GA’s current exhibition is Celebration: The Past Forward (Selected Acquisitions 2002-2012), through June 7. While you are there, check out the impressive model of the museum’s new facility.

“As we prepare for this dynamic new chapter, we’re excited about engaging a larger community in our mission to collect, preserve and showcase significant contemporary works by Georgia artists, fostering a vibrant dialogue between artists and the community,” Cone-Skelton says.

Stay connected with MOCA-GA via its website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and in person – 75 Bennett Street, Atlanta, GA 30309 (Suite M1/downstairs). Of course, the museum always welcomes donations (individual + corporate/foundation), memberships and volunteers. 

Note: Shown in photos above, clockwise from top left, Hyperion’s Amy Ellis with Annette Cone-Skelton, models of MOCA-GA’s new home, Amy with MOCA-GA Board President Philip Babb, Annette with a model of MOCA’s new home, and the joyous December groundbreaking.

“Charlie, It was a pleasure attending your insightful presentation on the state of banking in Georgia…your deep understanding of the financial landscape of banking and beyond and your engaging delivery, from “the trash can” to C-SPAN were truly commendable.”

Gary. J. Pernice

Executive Director

The Platinum Business Group

Shareholder Report Q1: Hyperion continues growth

In its Q1 Report to Shareholders, Hyperion Bancshares, Inc., Hyperion Bank’s holding company, enumerated strong growth.

“Loans are up by 9% over the last year, with deposits increasing by 8%,” says the bank’s CEO and Chairman Charlie Crawford, a longtime community banker. “Total assets ended the quarter at $464,359,368 and our equity now exceeds $30 million. Revenue is up by 4% over the first quarter of last year and book value per share increased by 8%.”

“Credit quality remains strong, and we added a bit more to our loan loss provision compared to a year ago,” says Charlie. 

Julie Clarke joins Hyperion in Atlanta

Please help us welcome Julie R. Clarke (click through & connect!) as the newest member of Hyperion’s team. This highly experienced community banker brings 30+ years’ experience to her role as SVP/Commercial Lender, based in our Atlanta banking office. Julie specializes in construction lending, private banking and more.

A middle-Georgia native, avid hiker, and proud Mom & grandmother, Julie is a graduate of Presbyterian College and has long been involved in banking and business and community organizations in Metro Atlanta. Fun fact: Both of her sons & their spouses are attorneys. Welcome, Julie!

Recent trade show recognition for Profitmaster Displays

Neighborhood, customers, community banking…

Forbes Magazine recently proclaimed “Fishtown, Still America’s Hottest New Neighborhood,” and we couldn’t be prouder, as it is home territory for Hyperion Bank’s historic Philadelphia HQ.

Better still that the article included a shoutout to Hyperion friend & customer Kassis & Co. (thanks, Roland Kassis!), which has been shaping communities and building visions from these stomping grounds since 2001. Kassis & Co. is a multifaceted group of companies that has grown beyond its origins in real estate development, expanding into design, lifestyle & hospitality, film production & nonprofits!

Friends, customers, business partners among Georgia Titan 2025

What a great night earlier this month at the Delta Flight Museum, celebrating the 2025 Georgia Titan100, recognizing the state’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives.

A number of friends of Hyperion were recognized at the gala awards ceremony; CONGRATULATIONS: Don Bravaldo, III, Bravaldo Capital Advisors; Stephen Michael Brown, APR, Fellow PRSA, Cookerly PR; Jeff Call, CPA, PFS, CFP, Bennett Thrasher, LLP; Cannon Carr, EP Wealth Advisors; Demond Crump (Titan Hall of Fame/third-year Titan!), REIGN Premium Sanitary Napkins; Joe English, Offit Kurman; Heather Robertson Fortner (Hall of Fame), SignatureFD; David Hern, CPA, ABV, ASA, CEPA, Sofer Advisors, LLC; Christian Hyatt, risk3sixty; Heidi LaMarca, Windham Brannon, LLC; Helene Lollis (Hall of Fame), Pathbuilders; Hugh Massie, DNA Behavior; Lars N. Minns, Mercedes-Benz, USA; Bill Nordmark, Enlace Health; Eddy G Perez Jr, CMB, Equity Prime Mortgage; Norman Radow, Radco Companies; Audrea Craig Rease, Star-C; T. Dallas Smith, T. Dallas Smith & Company; Renee Stevens (Hall of Fame), Honey Banked Ham Co.; and Reid Zeising, Gain.

“Congratulations to these impressive leaders, including friends and colleagues across so many industries and parts of this great state,” says Hyperion’s Charlie Crawford, who made it into the Georgia Titan Hall of Fame last year; the bank’s Lou DeCesare was previously recognized as a Philadelphia Titan (natch!).

Hyperion’s Ka'Rin Smith, Alexandra Cole & Lauren Flowers represented the bank at Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia’s 40^th anniversary luncheon. Over four decades, Habitat PHL has worked alongside first-time home buyers, passionate volunteers and essential community partners to build homes and communities that last. Take a fresh look at Habitat Philadelphia, which doesn’t just build homes; it builds brighter futures.

Recognizing Memorial Day

We'll be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. We’ll re-open at 9a Tuesday. Enjoy #communitybanking online in the meantime. And, while Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to Summer, the holiday is foremost an opportunity to remember and honor those in our military who died in service to our country. #ThankYou

Protect Yourself from Phishing, other fraud!

 We've received a few reports of phishing* recently, so be safe:

•  Don’t click suspicious links.
• Your bank will never ask for passwords or passcodes.
•  Nobody legitimate will ask you to log into online banking or make a transfer to fix a problem.
• Be wary of any request to make a wire transfer or large cash withdrawal.
• If a potential recipient asks you to conceal any part of a transaction from your bank…refuse.
• Use strong passwords + account alerts.
• Always verify messages—when in doubt, call us!

Report fraud to Hyperion: 215-789-4200 or 404-381-2110

* Phishing = the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce you to reveal personal information, like passwords & credit card numbers.

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