Minneapolis-based MidCountry Bank issued a $125,000 grant to the YMCA of the North for its Veteran and Active Military Families programs. The donation will fund the program’s core parts, including family camp getaways; kids to day camp; YMCA membership veteran discounts; “Family sports days” at the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota United; military deployment and redeployment … Read more
Merrillville, Ind.-based Centier Bank donated $1,000 to the domestic violence shelter Stepping Stone Shelter for Women to fund shelter services, provide meals, and keep the organization’s programs going. Centier Bank financial education Ambassador Mike Bober announced the donation to the shelter’s interim executive director, Deb Varnak, on Sept. 30 during his monthly radio broadcast. The … Read more
Yankton, S.D.-based First Dakota National Bank recently committed $75,000 to the South Dakota FFA Foundation during a country music concert at the South Dakota State Fair. The funds, committed during an Elle King/Josh Turner concert, will be provided over five years. The commitment came as part of First Dakota’s 150th anniversary. “First Dakota National Bank … Read more
Treynor, Iowa-based TS Bank is once again leading a motivational speaker series this month as part of its TS Promise program. This week, speaker and author Terrence Talley is speaking before nearly 4,300 students at 10 southwest Iowa schools through Sept. 29, including Atlantic, Riverside, Treynor, Tri-Center, Underwood, Griswold, East Mills, Abraham Lincoln, Lewis Central … Read more
Oregon, Wis.-based One Community Bank donated $1,000 to the nonprofit Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs. Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs has facilitated the partnership of more than 250 service dogs for people with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disease and combat veteran-associated injuries. “For our clients, a WAGS dog provides … Read more
Michigan-based Chelsea State Bank marked its 125th anniversary by donating $200,000 to local organizations. The donations included a $125,000 pledge to Main Street Park Alliance, $50,000 cash donation to the Chelsea Sports complex and $25,000 gift to the Mobile CDL. The Park Alliance includes the proposed development of a multi-use, family park with a splash … Read more
Brookfield, Wis.-based First Business Bank hosted its annual Charity Golf Invitational on Sept. 21 at the Nakoma Golf Club in Madison, raising $42,000 for Milwaukee and Madison nonprofits. During the event, local business leaders take part in two-person teams on behalf of a local charity of their choosing. The $2.7 billion First Business Bank covers … Read more
Atlantic, Iowa-based TS Bank partnered with the Ann W. Wickman Child Development Center by purchasing $1,500 of mums for the nonprofit’s annual mum fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale went toward supplies and materials for the center. Since 2016, the $365 million TS Bank has donated more than $15,000 to the Child Development Center. The bank … Read more
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Independent Bank opened a full-service branch on Sept. 8 in the eastern Michigan town of Holland. Kevin O’Keefe has been named the new bank manager in Holland. He has more than 20 years of experience in financial services. “We are pleased to be opening a new full-service branch in Holland, and expanding … Read more
Brookfield, Wis.-based First Business Bank hosted its annual Charity Golf Invitational on Aug. 22 at the Oconomowoc Golf Club, raising $33,000 for Milwaukee and Madison nonprofits. During the event, local business leaders take part in two-person teams on behalf of a local charity of their choosing. The $2.7 billion First Business Bank covers all of … Read more