ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ:CNOBP) is the bank holding company for ConnectOne Bank, a regional commercial bank headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Established through the 2006 merger of Northern Jersey Bancorp and Bergen Bancorp, ConnectOne Bank focuses on serving small- to middle-market businesses, professional firms and individual customers. The company’s core business activities include commercial lending, specialty finance, treasury management and deposit services.
ConnectOne Bank provides a comprehensive suite of financial products and services. Lending offerings span commercial real estate financing, construction and development loans, equipment leasing and SBA-guaranteed loans. On the consumer side, the bank offers residential mortgage lending, home equity lines of credit and personal banking solutions. Deposit products include business and consumer checking accounts, savings and money market accounts, certificates of deposit and cash management tools designed to optimize liquidity and working capital.
With a network of branch offices primarily located throughout northern New Jersey—covering Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris and Passaic counties—ConnectOne Bank also maintains a loan production office in Manhattan to support clients in the New York metropolitan area. The bank leverages local market knowledge and personalized relationship management to deliver tailored financial solutions. ConnectOne additionally offers private banking, wealth management and trust services through dedicated teams that cater to high-net-worth individuals and businesses.
Leadership at ConnectOne Bancorp is anchored by President and Chief Executive Officer Kim A. Catarozoli, who has guided the company’s strategic growth and emphasis on specialized lending niches since her appointment in 2016. Under her direction, the bank has continued to expand its footprint and deepen its expertise in sectors such as professional services, healthcare and technology. ConnectOne Bancorp’s focus on community engagement and client-driven innovation positions it as a competitive partner for businesses and individuals across its regional markets.
