Lake City Acquires Site in Whitestown, Conversion Planned
WARSAW, Ind.,—Lake City Bank has acquired property in Whitestown, Indiana. The bank will renovate the existing structure at this location into a full-service branch that is expected to open in 2026, expanding the bank’s footprint into Boone County. “Lake City Bank has experienced exceptional growth in the Indianapolis Region since opening our first branch in…
Main Street Opens Branch in St. Clairsville, Ohio
WOOSTER, Ohio,—Main Street Financial Services, Corp., the holding company for Main Street Bank, has opened a full-service branch in St. Clairsville, Ohio. This new office marks Main Street Bank’s first branch in Belmont County. The St. Clairsville location will provide a full range of consumer and commercial banking products and services, as well as convenient…
Premier Bank Opens Branch in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn.,—Premier Bank Minnesota has completed its new 37th St branch in Rochester . The building was carefully designed to fit the greater community, while keeping true to a classic design. The interior integrates open spaces, beautiful lighting, prominent glass features, simplicity and a welcoming atmosphere for all who visit.
Midwest Cannabis Markets: Growth, Challenges and a New Era of Banking Partnerships
By Tony Repanich The Midwest’s cannabis industry is on a growth trajectory, with Ohio and Michigan leading the way. Since launching adult-use sales in August 2024, Ohio has surpassed $700 million in sales within the first year. Including medical marijuana, total sales could top $1 billion in 2025. Michigan’s market, already one of the largest…
Bridging the Small Business Lending Gap With Automation and Embedded Finance
By Will Tumulty Small businesses (SMB) are a vital component of the country’s economy at a local, regional and national level. For context, SMBs comprise 44% of the U.S. GDP with almost half of all private sector employees working for a business on Main Street. Despite serving a vital role in local communities and the…
How Banks can Stay Ahead of Check Fraud
By Todd Roberston The Fed, FDIC and OCC recently issued a joint statement requesting public input on how to combat rising levels of payment and check fraud. With fraud often spanning multiple institutions and payment rails, no single entity, public or private, can take a lone wolf approach to tackling this issue. This type of…
OCB Adds Two Members to Advisory Board
OREGON, Wis.,—One Community Bank has added two new members to its Advisory Board: Jessica Blaska-Grady, General Manager at The Oaks Golf Course, and Dr. Callie Maursetter, optometrist and owner at Isthmus Eye Care. Jessica Blaska-Grady has worked at the family-owned golf course in Cottage Grove for 18 of its 22 years in operation since 2003….
Northstar Bank Appoints Bigelow to Board
ANN ARBOR, Mich.,—Northstar Bank announced the appointment of Dr. Lauren Bigelow to its board of directors. The addition of Bigelow, a Southeast Michigan civic leader with more than 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, venture investment, and economic development, supports the bank’s continued growth and commitment to innovation. Bigelow is managing partner of the Growth…
Lake City Bank Expands to Whitestown
WARSAW, Ind.,—Lake City Bank has acquired property in Whitestown, Indiana, and will renovate the site into a full-service branch, expected to open in 2026. “Boone County represents an emerging economic engine in Central Indiana, and we are excited to open our first branch in the county,” said David M. Findlay, Chairman and CEO.
First National Bank Names Brian Mancos Director of HR
PITTSBURGH, Pa.,—First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, has promoted Brian Mancos to Director of Human Resources and Corporate Services. He will oversee Human Resources, Facilities, and Business Continuity. Mancos succeeds Charles Casalnova, who will serve as a Corporate Business Advisor during the transition after 27 years with the company. In his new…