July/August 2020

Our Fam

We have exciting news!

Solutions Bank New

We are excited to announce that Forreston State Bank and Poplar Grove State Bank will become Solutions Bank!  As a community bank, we want to inspire and implement solutions that allow our customers to focus less on banking transactions and more on what matters most to them.

This partnership will allow us to offer more big bank solutions but keep the small bank relationships that we value so much.  We have always been focused on providing the best banking experience possible. Combining these banks into one allows us to offer customers expanded products, services, and staff.

Why a name change? With this merge, we are combining two great brands. We want our name to reflect the importance of both brands and the communities we serve.

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Anniversaries

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"The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have."  - Vince Lombardi

Thank you for giving each day your all and making a difference.  We're grateful that you are a part of the FSB fam!  Happy Anniversary Jaime, Bethany, Cindy, Monica, Jeff, Robert, Kim, and Nikki!


New Employee

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Sheri Krehl-Wescott joined Forreston State Bank on May 4th as a Retail Banking Supervisor. Sheri travels between the Freeport, Forreston, and Kent branches assisting our Customer Service Representatives and Universal Bankers, as needed. Welcome Sheri! We're so glad you are part of the FSB team!


Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) Executive Committee

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Betsy Johnson was recently named Treasurer of the Illinois Bankers Association Executive Committee. Congratulations Betsy!


Broge Awarded IBA Scholarship

The Illinois Bankers Association announced Drew Broge, as a recipient of the 2020 Illinois Bankers Scholarship Fund.  Drew started with us in May of 2017 as a Customer Service Representative and is currently a Loan Associate Intern. He is entering his senior year at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Management.  Congratulations Drew!


Events

Best in the Region

best in region

We are so happy to have placed in the top 3 in 10 categories!  Thank you to everyone who voted!


Holiday Closing Reminder

We will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.  Have a great holiday!

 

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