Originally Posted by
radonc1
...I think that if it were me, I would try to work my way in by working with a local Chase branch and getting some sort of financial relationship with them
Chase deposit accounts need to be centrally approved. A local branch can do nothing to override a ban.
I would advise the exact opposite. Develop successful relationships with the competition, and ignore Chase for awhile. A bank will only play nice, when they're convinced that you have lots of options.