Whether you’ve been sitting on the perfect idea for a new business for months and you’re finally ready to get started, or you’ve already been in operation for several years, taking out a loan is a big moment in the life of any business owner.
Whether you’re applying for your first business loan or you’ve been through the process several times before, asking the right questions before moving forward can save you significant time and money.
For many of us, our checking account will be our most used financial tool. We’re here to show you how to make your ordinary finances work better for you and find the best interest bank account in the Fox Valley.
The first week of October kicks off Teller Appreciation week, which has been celebrated every year since 1996. Our tellers are the front-line of our business and we want to thank them for all the hard work they do to make our customers' experience a great one!
Moving into a new home is an exciting time for you and your family. You’ve saved hard for a down payment to call your dream home your own, but now you can’t seem to find the right property. There are more options out there than you might think, and this guide will help you to decide whether buying a house or building your new home is the right decision for you.
BLC Community Bank is excited to announce Dennis Hietpas has joined our team as Vice President – Commercial Lending, bringing his more than 30 years of knowledge to the role.
You’re going about you day and a text comes in… It’s from USPS and they need to verify some information or your package won’t be delivered. If you ever receive texts like this, DON’T CLICK THAT LINK! Messages like this are called Smishing. Learn how to protect your personal information from Smishing.
The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Company Innovation Award seeks to recognize those companies who are successfully driving innovation in their company and the Fox Cities community. BLC Community Bank was honored to not only nominate C³ Corporation, but to celebrate with them as they received this award at the annual dinner.
Vande Hey Company was founded on the principles of hard work, dedication, and industry knowledge. The company’s roots and values run deep, making them more than worthy of the nomination for Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Large Business Achievement Award. BLC Community Bank was honored to not only nominate Andy and the Vande Hey Company, but to attend the awards dinner and cheer them on as they received this honor!
BLC Community Bank is proud to announce the promotions of Adam Lange, promoted to Senior Vice President – Chief Lending Officer, and Mel Hietpas, promoted to Vice President – Private Banking.
In an effort to celebrate the strong bond and relationship between local businesses, schools, and families, BLC Community Bank is recognizing the Power of Community Week April 19-24 during National Community Banking Month and National Financial Literacy and Capability Month.
April is Community Banking Month! Due to the Safer at Home order we're going to celebrate a little differently this year. We'll be posting tips, crafts, giveaways, and more.
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department began delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments on March 17, 2021. Here is what you need to know...
No matter what you may or may not be celebrating this holiday gift giving season, chances are high that you’ll enter 2021 with a new gadget or smart toy. While technology gifts and gadgets are useful tools (or just plain fun!), they may take a little more setup to ensure they’re as safe as possible to use. Any time an electronic can connect to the Internet, it becomes vulnerable to outside threats.
November 18th, is Housing Day, which was established in 1998 as part of a movement to combat homelessness all over the world. On this day BLC celebrates the donation made to LEAVEN, an organization whose mission is to stabilize and empower people in crisis by providing emergency financial assistance (including rent, mortgage payments, security deposits, and utilities) to help those struggling to get back on their feet.
Being a Secret Shopper sounds like fun, until you find out it's a scam and you're left on the hook for the funds. While legitimate mystery shopping opportunities exist, so do plenty of scams. If an opportunity is on the up and up, you won't have to pay them or deposit a check and wire money, send money orders or send gift cards on to someone else.
During Octoberfest Reimagined, BLC Community Bank will match donations made to St. Paul Elder Services through the end of October up to $10,000. Octoberfest Reimagined is the response to the cancellation of the Fox Cities 2020 Octoberfest event. While it will not be held in the traditional manner due to concerns about large gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the mission remains the same – supporting nonprofits and businesses in the local community.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month - observed every October since 2004 - was created to help educate consumers in an effort to help you stay safer and more secure online. It's a great time to prepare yourself to avoid end-of-year scams. The fast approaching Black Friday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holiday and shopping-related occasions always bring an increase in cyber-criminal activity along with them.
If you've recently received an "Official Check" from BLC Community Bank, for a large dollar amount you weren't expecting... you can bet it's a scam. The check may look real and be signed by a BLC employee, but these checks are nonetheless fake. According to the FTC, check scams are on the rise. Before you deposit a check you weren't expecting or wire funds to an unknown recipient, do a little digging.
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