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Capstone Conference

Independent Banker

Wisconsin bank uses LEAD FWD Summit as a development resource. You can feel the energy boost at Park Bank from its leadership development program. It really gives people a sense of ownership,” explains James Hegenbarth, the bank’s president and CEO of the employees who have participated in the leadership development program. “It

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Retail banking trends to look out for in 2023

Independent Banker

It has introduced a plethora of new retail banking initiatives in the past couple of years, including online account opening for anyone in the state of Wisconsin. For community bank leadership teams, now is the time to better understand upcoming retail banking trends and prepare for a rapidly changing environment. One such bank is $1.7

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15 Minutes With—Kaarin

Independent Banker

Our bank is recognized as a leader and one of the most successful bank startups in Wisconsin’s history, as we have grown our footprint into 62 of the state’s 72 counties. We are the largest Wisconsin-based agriculture lender statewide and a preferred Small Business Administration lender, with commercial bankers who understand all industries.