F&M Bank Launches "The Great Briefcase Hunt" for $10,000 and a Local Charity

F&M Bank is hosting "The Great Briefcase Hunt," a summer challenge with $10,000 up for grabs. Residents across the F&M footprint will follow a series of weekly clues to find a hidden briefcase in a local park. No purchase is necessary to participate, and clues will be released each week on the bank's website and social media channels. The challenge aims to spark excitement, connect neighbors, and bring people outside.

F&M Bank, based in Archbold, Ohio and owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), has launched "The Great Briefcase Hunt," an engaging community event with $10,000 in total prize money up for grabs [1]. The summer challenge, which began on August 18, 2025, involves participants following weekly clues to locate a hidden briefcase in a local park.

The campaign features a $5,000 reward for the successful hunter and an additional $5,000 donation to a local charity. The hunt follows the story of F&M's mascot, Freddie Money, who has lost his briefcase and needs the community's help to track it down. The first clue was released at all local F&M Bank branches on August 18, 2025, with new clues set to drop each week until the briefcase is discovered [1].

Participation is free, and clues will be available on F&M Bank's website and social media channels. Residents across the F&M footprint are encouraged to join the adventure, which aims to spark excitement, connect neighbors, and bring people outside [1]. For more information and complete contest rules, visit F&M Bank's website or follow their social media pages [1].

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/FMAO/10-000-in-cash-up-for-grabs-in-f-m-bank-s-the-great-briefcase-y51y46uvch1p.html