Enterprise Bank, Inc (formerly known as the New Rural Bank of Lianga) was founded on May 10, 1976 in Lianga, Surigao Del Sur by Mr. Ignacito U. Alvizo and other local investors as a community based Rural Bank serving the needs of the locality. The bank embarked on the establishment of branches in 1994 when BSP deregulated the banking industry. Fifteen branches were established in several parts of Caraga Region, Davao Provinces, Misamis Oriental and Cebu Provinces.