TCF National Bank, Wayzata, Minn., has raised more than $60,000 in 2017 for Make-A-Wish Minnesota to help make wishes a reality for children with critical illnesses. Donations were accepted at all 90 TCF Bank branches in Minnesota and collected during team member fundraising events. [Continue]
MBT Bank, Forest City, Iowa, has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by the Des Moines Register. The Top Workplaces list is based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey. Several aspects of the workplace culture are measured in the survey, including alignment, execution and connection. [Continue]
Illinois bankers helped raise money for the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois at the 17th annual Women in Banking conference hosted by the Illinois Bankers Association and the Illinois League in September. [Continue]
Two banks in the NorthWestern Financial Review coverage area are among the banks recognized by the American Bankers Association as leaders in corporate social responsibility. The Community Commitment award winners were honored at the ABA convention in Chicago on Oct. 17. [Continue]
Pine Country Bank of Little Falls, Minn., is celebrating its 90-year anniversary by giving $100 to a lucky customer every week until the end of the year. Formerly known as Royalton State Bank, it has been a locally owned and operated financial institution since 1927. Every year through its Hometown Pledge program, Pine Country Bank gives 5 percent of profits back to community organizations, and employees are allowed to volunteer during work hours to local nonprofits. [Continue]
Associated Bank, Green Bay, Wis., is offering Packers fans an exclusive opportunity to keep celebrating throughout the football season, “Get Closer to the Packers,” and meet players Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb. [Continue]
The Chicago Blackhawks announced the team’s new, privately funded, $65 million facility will be known as the MB Ice Arena – Chicago Blackhawks Community Rink, reflecting sponsorship by MB Financial Bank. In addition to serving as the practice home for the Blackhawks and visiting National Hockey League teams, approximately 94 percent of the 125,000-square-foot facility’s use will be for the community, youth and adult hockey leagues. [Continue]
Nearly a third of the banks in Minnesota took part in Minnesota Bankers Community Impact Week, an attempt to further banks’ volunteerism and active roles in their communities. Ninety-six banks, and more than 250 branches, committed to a wide array of volunteer opportunities throughout the state during the week of Sept. 18-22. [Continue]
Fargo, N.D.-based Bell Bank signed a brand ambassador agreement with Minnesota native, Stanley Cup winner and Minnesota Wild hockey star Matt Cullen. [Continue]
Spirit Lake, Iowa-based Bank Midwest donated $10,000 to the Lakes Regional Healthcare Foundation to help bring vital state-of-the-art screening equipment to residents of the Iowa Great Lakes area. [Continue]