2023 June News - Homebuying Process
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2023 May News - Celebrating Small Businesses
Small businesses are everywhere. We depend on them for everything, from our morning coffee and keeping our cars running to creating the fashion we wear. We hope you’ll join us in supporting the small businesses we love!
2023 April News - Lifecycle of a Community Bank
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2023 March News
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2023 February News
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Lifestyle Checking Account
By Abi Fest, Marketing Specialist
2023 February News
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Lifestyle Checking Account
By Abi Fest, Marketing Specialist
2023 February News
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Lifestyle Checking Account
By Abi Fest, Marketing Specialist
2023 February News
Lifestyle Checking Account
2023 January News
2023 January News
2023 January News
Step into 2023
December Newsletter
Protect Yourself from Scams and More
October Newsletter
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Celebrate Agriculture
October Newsletter
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Celebrate Agriculture
September Newsletter
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First State Bank Southwest in Edgerton commemorates 20 years
Since its founding in 2002. While the bank was being built, we had a three-person team working out of a trailer. Now, we have grown into the town with 8 employees and an addition to the original building.
"The highlight of my career was opening and building a bank in my hometown. Edgerton supported us tremendously."
Alvin Kooiman Former President/CEO and Past Chairman
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Build Credit
First State Bank Southwest and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) encourage customers to plan for their financial future
by establishing and maintaining good credit habits to create a financial wellness.
5 Reasons Why You Should Bank Locally
1. The money you put into First State Bank Southwest stays in your community.
2. We are involved with our customers and community.
3. We see the work the people do for our community.
4. We are an extraordinary small business just like our business customers.
5. When the community needs us, we are there for them.
June Newsletter
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Buying, remodeling, or refinancing a home?
Events in May
Worthington Community Football Club
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We are sponsors of the Worthington Community Football Club. Our employees and their team got a picture before their game.
Edgerton Office Cleans Up Ditches
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Thanks to all who helped out!
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Brad Bruxvoort, First State Bank Southwest, a Graduate from the Minnesota Bankers Association Leadership Development Academy
Edgerton, MN – Brad Bruxvoort graduated from the Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) Leadership Development Academy on May 19, 2022. This year-long program, which graduated a total of 23 bankers in 2022, provides in-depth skill-building for bankers preparing for critical leadership roles in their banks. “The MBA Leadership Development Academy requires a significant commitment to professional and personal growth,” said Joe Witt, MBA President/CEO. “It is intensive and challenging. Graduates of this program should be very proud of this accomplishment and their determination to grow as individuals and bank leaders.”
Events in April
Cash Mobs
Seed and Stem 12:27
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Pizza Ranch
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Minnesota Housing Top Producing Loan Officers
for Home Improvement Loans for 2021
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Minnesota Housing Top Producing Loan Officers
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NMLS# 1670803 NMLS# 524963
Worthington and Edgerton, Minnesota. – Adam Dahlquist, a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer, Lisa Pfeifle, a Mortgage Loan Officer, were named some of the Minnesota Housing Top Producing Loan Officers by Minnesota Housing for their Fix-Up home improvement loan production during 2021.
"We are extremely proud to have lenders from our banking organization recognized by Minnesota Housing for their commitment and dedication to helping our homeowner customers finance improvements and repairs to their homes," commented CEO Greg R. Raymo.
2022 Community Pride Awards
Community Banking Month
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We Have a lot to Celebrate during Community Banking Month
By Greg R. Raymo, CEO
March Yourself into a Budget
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A Monthly Budget
By Abi Fest, Marketing Specialist