Rise in Bank Spoofing Occurring in Wisconsin — Be Vigilant Against Financial Fraud
The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is warning Wisconsinites of increased bank fraud and encourages citizens to continue their efforts to spot scams by criminals seeking to obtain bank account or personal information. With greater frequency, Wisconsin banks see a variety of fraud activity targeting consumers, including recent attempts by bad actors to defraud customers through […]
Customer Story: Turning Up the Heat in the Fireplace Business
Matt and Vicky Pierson, owners of Glowing Embers in Amery, help families stay warm and cozy with custom fireplace installations and service. But when it came to securing the right financing for their growing business, things didn’t spark quite as smoothly. Prior to Pillar Bank: “Originally, I was put into an SBA loan, but it turned […]
When Chris and Kelly Canada moved to Amery in 2020, they had no idea that within a few short years, they’d become local business owners. For Chris, ownership had been a lifelong dream. And when a well-established local business, Club 53, went up for sale, the couple saw it as the opportunity they’d been waiting […]
From Traditionalists (1925-1945) to Gen Z (1997-2012), today’s workforce is more diverse in age and experience than ever before. “It is the first time in history we’ve had five generations in the workforce,” according to Dr. Katherine Jeffrey, generational expert and speaker at Pillar Bank’s training and culture enrichment day. Have you ever thought about […]
Time to Grow, Reflect, and Strengthen Pillar Bank’s Culture
June 19 is a federal holiday honoring Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a powerful reminder of freedom, equity, and progress. While Pillar Bank’s branches will be closed in observance of the holiday, we’ll be using this time together to grow, reflect, and strengthen our […]