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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Avoid Falling for Deceptive Scammer Tricks

Fraud prevention is paramount and this includes email phishing attempts. These scams are as tricky as a leprechaun hiding his pot of gold and can cost you valuable time, data, and money. Be on the lookout for: Emails that ‘appear legitimate’ such as … ·      Official-looking logos or images ·      Professional tone and grammar ·      Personalized greetings Watch […]

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Investing in Our Team on President’s Day: Training and Team-Building Highlights

CEO Shane Bauer dresses up as a Tiger to support a new Tiger Team initiative.

While many enjoyed a long holiday weekend, the Pillar Bank team spent President’s Day doing what we do best — investing in our people, strengthening our knowledge, and giving back to the communities we serve. The day kicked off with Senior Management presentations designed to help every team member better support our customers and understand […]

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