August 2023

Our Fam

August Anniversaries

Happy Work-A-Versary Jeff, Jenny, Robert, Nikki, Kim, Beth, Travis, Brittany, and Shari!

Milestone Anniversaries

Travis, Shari, and Brittany are all celebrating their 1-year anniversary this month! Travis is celebrated his on August 1st and Shari and Brittany are both celebrating on August 15th! 

Congratulations, Bethany!

Taking a 4-hour exam to demonstrate an understanding of behavior competencies, global employment, legal knowledge, and situational judgment of best business practices takes some dedication...

Bethany, congrats on passing the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification for Human Resource professionals!

Giving our staff tools for growth is one of our top priorities. Check out Bethany's journey!

"When I started at Solutions Bank (then Forreston State Bank) in 2004 as a part-time teller, I expected it to be a part-time job that I worked at for a few years. I quickly learned there were a vast number of career opportunities available to me at Solutions Bank and in the banking industry in general. My career didn't follow a standard path. By taking on challenges outside of my comfort zone, I was able to gain experience in a variety of departments which helped me build the knowledge and skills that prepared me for my current role.

I am proud to be part of a team that is so invested in growing and developing our employees. Solutions Bank constantly looks for ways that we can improve employee's personal and professional lives in big and small ways." - Bethany

System Administration Appreciation Day

They fix, implement, set up, educate, protect, and so much more! We celebrated System Administration Appreciation Day on July 28th. Thank you, Christopher Cronau and Bryan Gray, for always going above and beyond. We're pretty lucky to have you both on our IT team!

Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing

We had staff golfing and volunteering at the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing. Once again, this year, the Solutions Bank's tent featured Betsy's famous Bloody Mary bar! Thank you to the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce for all that you do for the community. We're glad we got to be a part of the day! 

Belvidere Buchanan Street Strolls

Our staff had a great time at the Belvidere Buchanan Street Stroll! There was live music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities! Plus, our Solutions Bank tent with our Plinko Board and some fun giveaways!

2023 Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our 2023 Solutions Bank Scholarship Winners! This year we awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to the following students: Casey Knaack from Dakota, Evan Folk from Durand, Hailey Greenfield, Brooke Boettner, and Owen Greenfield from Forreston, Mason Mclntyre from Aquin, Sutton Gaines from Belvidere, and Molly Blum from Polo. We wish them and all of the 2023 graduates the best of luck!

Keep Your Money Safe

Protect Your Cards - Never save your debit or credit card information online. Always remeber to logout if you are signed into any of your personal or financial accounts.

Upcoming Holiday Closures

Monday, September 4, 2023: Closed - Labor Day

Monday, October 9, 2023: Closed - Columbus Day

As always, 24/7 banking is available anytime, anywhere through our mobile app, online banking, and ATM’s. https://www.solutions.bank/Digital-Banking