Small Change. Real Progress. Introducing Round Up Savings

The start of a new year is a natural time to reset habits and set fresh goals — especially when it comes to saving. That’s why Pillar Bank is excited to introduce Round Up Savings, a simple new way to grow your savings without changing how you spend. Here’s how it works: every time you use your […]

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Small Business Success Story A Decade of Learning and Growth

Local Cents by Pillar Bank podcast episode

Jim Peterson had a choice — continue working for a large national business where he was ‘just a number’ or strike out on his own. He chose the latter in 2015 and that’s when J&F Facility Services began.  Join Neil Mathwig, Market President of Pillar Bank’s Chippewa Falls branch, as he chats with Jim about […]

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Is it Goodbye for the Penny?

US Penny

Is it Goodbye for the Penny? The U.S. minted the final pennies last week. “I think it makes sense to stop producing pennies, primarily due to the cost, as it costs nearly 4 cents to make one penny, costing taxpayers millions of dollars,” said Shane Bauer, Pillar Bank’s CEO. “Additionally, fewer and fewer people use […]

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Balsam Lake Community

In this episode of Local Cents, Tony Meyers, Pillar Bank VP/Commercial Loan Officer, who talks about the vibrant Balsam Lake, WI community. While the town thrives in the summer with visitors enjoying boating, swimming, and family time in its lakes, there’s so much more to discover year-round. From a strong school district and bustling downtown to an […]

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Backing Big Dreams: Pillar Bank Supports Veritas Classical Academy’s Vision

Veritas Classical Academy kids in Chippewa Falls school.

Backing Big Dreams: Pillar Bank Supports Veritas Classical Academy’s Vision The potential to bring a classical education to Chippewa Falls began six years ago. That’s when residents Jamey and Sara Denning, whose children attended Hillsdale College in Michigan, approached local leader Kim Senn about the idea. After more research about Hillsdale and their sponsorship of charter schools […]

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