Beyond Loans: How Your Banker Can Help Your Business Grow

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For many business owners, a banker can be much more than someone who processes deposits or approves loans. A strong banking relationship can provide valuable insight, guidance, and perspective to help your business grow and navigate change with confidence. Your commercial banker at Pillar Bank has a broad view of the local business environment and […]

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Simplify How You Get Paid — Right from Your Business Banking

An example of an invoice that can be created within your Pillar Bank digital business account.

Managing invoices, tracking payments, and keeping your books organized can take more time than most business owners want to spend. That’s why Pillar Bank offers a streamlined solution built directly into your digital banking experience. With our Invoicing and Payment Acceptance program powered by AutoBooks, you can create invoices, accept payments, and stay on top […]

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Young Entrepreneur’s Success Story: Building Custer’s Cones & Candy with Grit and the Right Partner

Starting a business at age 18 takes courage. Growing it into a multi-location business operation takes persistence, discipline, and the right support system. That’s exactly what Hunter Custer has done with Custer’s Cones & Candy. Featured in our latest Local Cents podcast, Hunter shares his journey from launching his first location as a teenager to […]

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Building Stronger Leaders; Strengthening Our Communities

What makes a strong community? Strong leadership—and a willingness to get involved. That’s exactly what Leadership Chippewa Falls has been cultivating for more than 25 years. Recently featured on our Local Cents podcast, Angela Kapp, Programs and Partnerships Director at the Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce, joined Pillar Bank’s Lori Davis, a program graduate, and […]

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One Account Isn’t the Move: Why Two Accounts = Less Stress, More Savings

We’re seeing a trend, especially with younger customers, where everything runs through a savings account. Paycheck goes in, spending comes out. It feels simple. One account. Done. But here’s the catch: That setup can make it harder to save—and easier to rack up fees without realizing it. Think of It Like This…Your money works best […]

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