Do you have a case of the Mondays? Dwight's visit to the office last week wore him out! Generally, we frown upon sleeping on the job. This time we made an exception.
A few of our Missoula Bank employees recently participated in Swing for Downtown, a Top Golf extravaganza to help raise funds for the Missoula Downtown Association. Who can identify these masked bankers who golfed for a good cause?
Happy Good Neighbor Day, even if it looks a bit different this year. Enjoy these words from our CEO, Bill Coffee. Thank you for allowing us to be your neighbor since 1953.
Hang in there, the weekend is almost here! Winston the Sloth is getting ready to make his big debut at ZooMontana and Stevie can't wait to hang with him. Click the link below to find out how your child can earn their very own stuffed Stevie the Sloth!
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Zelle is a safe, easy, and contact-free way to quickly send money to friends and family. Look for Zelle in our app.
Happy first day of fall from Lisa Donovan, HR Officer. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous photo of the Flathead River. Getting out and seeing the beauty of Montana this time of year is a must, no matter what corner of our state you live!
We will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day. Need cash for the long weekend? Stop by any of our ATMs statewide!
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Nope - not digging for gold in this photo, but we are celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Great Falls Clinic Legacy Foundation's Harold & Carmen Poulsen Legacy Housing! Expected to be completed by the summer of 2021, this beautiful facility will benefit patients and families traveling to Great Falls for medical treatment, and housing will be FREE to all patients and families! Although primarily for cancer, pediatric, and emergency patients, rooms will be also be available for others as needed. Jon Boutilier and Adrian Doucette are seen here for the ceremony, and we couldn't be happier to be a part of this wonderful project!
This Third Quarter edition of Coffee Talk comes to us from KC Keith, VP and General Manager of Stockman Insurance. You can read about avoidable and unavoidable insurance claims.
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Seth and Kande Jacobsen, owners of Adventure Drive, were all smiles on a recent visit to our Belgrade Bank when "Brutus," their big rig, easily fit into the drive-up. No matter your mode of transportation we've got you covered! #montanasbrandofbanking #offroadadventure #hittheroad #montanalife #bigrig #adv_driven
Today's "Tuesday Tip" comes from Kelin Johnson, licensed agent, with Stockman Insurance in Missoula. To learn more about why it is a good idea to use an independent agent for your insurance needs contact Kelin at Stockman Insurance. http://stockman.info/Nlh250BIdiF
October 5th is World Teacher Day! Today we honor our teachers for their kindness, knowledge, dedication, inspiration, and so much more. To all the teachers who are doing their best to educate and inspire during this difficult time, thank you.
Congratulations to our Sidney branch for winning multiple Best of Richland County awards this year! We were selected for best local bank/credit union, best overall customer service, and best place to work. We are thankful to be able to continue to serve our local communities!
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Wowza! Look at my new house! My friends at ZooMontana, Visit Montana, @montanastrailhead and everyone here at the bank did such a great job, don't you think? I can finally start to meet all of my new friends out there!
I know you've been waiting so patiently, but please be sure to check with my humans at @ZooMontana (http://stockman.info/eUpD50BSjWV) before you visit. I've been told that the Zoo may need to limit how many visitors are here at the same time for health and safety reasons. But don't worry - after all of that effort, I'm not going anywhere!
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Affordable housing for birds? Absolutely! These weathered houses were homes to bird families this spring and now sit vacant as fall and winter descend upon Montana. The turning leaves remind us that summer is gone and a new adventures await us! These houses have lived to tell the tail for many years and will continue to provide shelter for bird families for many years to come! #montana406pics #affordablehousing #birdsrule #fallleaves #stockmanbank #montanasbrandofbanking
Today's Tuesday tip is from Simon McCann, commercial/ag loan officer in Missoula.
“An operating line of credit is a short-term, loan where a borrower has up to a pre-set amount in which they can borrow during the loan term. These loans are designed to help businesses bridge their cash flow gap between when accounts payable are settled and accounts receivable are collected. Operating lines allow commercial businesses to purchase inventory and cover monthly expenses until the revenue from their sales is realized. Similarly, Ag businesses can use an operating line to cover production expenses until they market their Ag commodities.”
Simon recently joined our Missoula team, and is pictured at his family's ranch on the Hi-Line. http://stockman.info/ym5H50BUPrj
Congratulations Kaare Engebretson on your promotion to Vice President/Branch Manager for our Havre bank! Kaare has been with us since 2016 as an Ag Loan Officer and has been a lifelong farmer and rancher. He knows and understands agriculture!
He received his degree in accounting from the University of Montana, and serves as the Treasurer for Havre Youth Hockey. In his spare time Kaare enjoys playing hockey and golf and continues to farm and ranch on the family place at Gildford.
It was a very special night at ZooMontana when I finally got to meet the Billings Market President, Wayne Nelson. I like him! He fed me one of my favorite healthy snacks-ZUCCHINI!
Congratulations Dawnita Sampsel, Ag Loan Officer at our Stanford bank on being appointed to the American Banker's Association Agricultural and Rural Bankers Committee for the 2020-2021 association year. This committee is made up of 14 agricultural and rural bankers from across the country, that come together to discuss the critical issues affecting the ag community, and provide guidance and recommendations to ABA on a number of issues related to the industry. We have no doubt that Dawnita will do an outstanding job of advocating for the success of our ag communities, and the many issues they face.
The winner of the 2020 Pumpkin Contest is...the Lewistown team! Congrats Lewistown!!! We determined the winner based on the number of reactions, comments and shares. In second place was the incredible Cala-Vera pumpkin by Bozeman Oak! In third place were the adorable piggies by Miles City Central Operations! Congrats to the winners and THANK YOU to everyone for participating and engaging with your favorites!
We are hiring! Entry, professional, and mid level positions available. Opportunities in Compliance, Lending, Customer Service, Mortgage Processing, and more! View all of our career opportunities at http://stockman.info/RLei50C7IbJ
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November moments like this happen only in the great state of Montana. We thank Jen Haughland for this iconic photo taken outside of Manhattan (and that's not New York City! )
This concludes Stockman Social Saturday and our 2020 pumpkin contest! Thank you to our banks for participating; we are blown away by your creativity! We will announce the winner on Monday at noon on Facebook, and the winning bank will have bragging rights for an entire year. Thanks for following along today and have a happy and safe Halloween!!!
Our Billings Downtown bank created their own superhero group consisting of Yoda, Batman and the Flash! Billings is lucky to have this Dream Team around to keep the town safe from all the monsters out this Halloween! Meanwhile, we will be at home dressed like Yoda this evening.
This frightening fellow was carved by the staff at our Dillon bank. Taking their cue from the popular Food Network show "Nailed It" this is their version of trying to recreate the original carving on the left. What a fun spoof and and even though the two sides are totally different, they get an A+ for knife skills!!
During the month of November we are highlighting small businesses throughout the state. Today we feature Bear Paw Development Corporation, a Small Business Development Center in Havre. The assistance offered helps new business start up as well as help for existing businesses to grow.
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We will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to all our veterans! We salute your service.
Today's Tuesday tip comes from Becky Pederson, Marine Corp Veteran and Real Estate Loan Officer at our downtown Missoula bank. "If you are wondering if you are eligible for a VA loan, you can go to the VA website and get your certificate of eligibility. It will tell you if your eligible and if you will have to pay an upfront funding fee."
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Field of Flags in Laurel is a tribute to the sacrifice our veterans have made for our country. This week, Veterans Day, will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 11. The bank will be closed in observance of the holiday.
We hope you will enjoy the blog, written by Misty Wittman, Personal Banking Officer at our Billings Shiloh bank.
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The president and founder of L.A. Design, Lynne, welcomes you to visit her beautiful art gallery and frame shop in Missoula. You'll be inspired by color and beauty as soon as you step through the door.
Anyone who has traveled in central Montana knows that a stop at Eddies Corner is a must. Meet Joe, whose family has owned this business since 1951. Great food, snacks and fuel are always available! They will celebrate 70 years of business in 2021.
Our mobile app is a great way to check in on your accounts from just about anywhere. All information within the app is encrypted and very secure. Always download mobile banking app updates as soon as they become available to ensure that your app is up to date and as safe as possible. #fraudweek #banksneveraskthat
We will never ask you for account details or personal information via email. Scammers are great at creating emails that look like they've come from your bank. If you are ever suspicious about an email that appears to be from your bank, call your banker directly to verify. #fraudweek #banksneveraskthat
Did you know scammers use social media to gather info that can help them steal your identity? Social media users have a 30% higher risk of falling victim to this type of fraud. Be mindful of any personal information you choose to share on your social accounts. #fraudweek #banksneveraskthat
This week is International Fraud Awareness Week! Every day thousands of people are scammed by fraudsters pretending to be from their bank. Stay tuned for tips to protect yourself from fraud throughout the week. #fraudweek #banksneveraskthat
Earlier this year, Denton Ambulance with the assistance of the Denton Lion's Club launched a capital campaign to raise funds for a new ambulance and equipment. Our Lewistown and Stanford banks stepped up to help this important project by issuing a pledge to provide a dollar for dollar match up to $10,000 for all private donations through December 31, 2020. With an overall project goal of $250,000, the group has almost half of the total cost raised! EMT services in our rural areas are critical to the rural way of life, and we couldn't be happier to support such a worthy cause!
When you step into the historic Finlen Hotel & Inn in Butte America, it's like stepping back in time. Be sure to book a stay at this charming hotel or grab a drink at the cozy Cavalier Lounge!
Congratulations to our Missoula Real Estate Lenders for being named Lender of the Year in the Missoula Organization of Realtors, Realtor's Choice Awards, for the second consecutive year. We are proud to have each of you on the Stockman team! Thank you for going above and beyond to service your customers.
We will be closed Thursday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. However you're celebrating, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. We will be open on Friday, November 27. To check bank hours near you, visit our website.
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It's that time again...for our annual pie debate! We want to know your favorite pie! Cast your vote by reacting to this post: "Like" for pumpkin, "Love" for apple, "Haha" for pecan or "Wow" for berry. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!!!
Congratulations Ron O'Donnell for being named to the Montana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Ron is the Stockman Wealth Management President, CEO & CIO (Chief Investment Officer). Ron is one of 11 new Directors who help support the Chamber’s work and the Envision 2026 strategic plan.
Ron has been with Stockman since 2002 and has over 31 years of investment experience. He has attained the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst through the CFA institute and holds a Series 65 license. He is active in the community and has held numerous community board positions from foundations to youth athletics. Ron will serve a three-year term with the Chamber. Join us in congratulating Ron!
Meet John and Courtney McKee, the entrepreneurs who created
@Headframe Spirits in 2010, and later opened their tasting room in 2012. They produce and sell spirits with names based upon the local mining history and lore of Butte America; Neversweat Whiskey, Anselmo Gin, Destroying Angel Whiskey, High Ore Vodka, and the famous Orphan Girl Bourbon Cream Liqueur.
Technology is changing farm and ranch management with improvements in production and productivity. Watching Clinton skillfully use a high powered drone for both his land and cattle illustrate just how quickly technology advancements are helping farmers and ranchers with their day-to-day operational management. If you think of agriculture as a simple way of life, you may need to reconsider!
December is a magical month in Montana. Short days and long nights make us appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. From Mount Ascension you see the cathedral of St Helena. We thank Kerry Neils for this gorgeous winter photo.
The 2021 Stockman Bank calendars are hot off the press and available at a branch near you! While our lobbies are currently closed, you can conveniently pick up a copy at our drive-up windows. The photos in the 2021 calendar are amazing as always, and really portray the wonder and beauty of Montana. Thank you to all of our talented customers and employees who submitted photos to our 406 Pics page - we couldn't do this fun project without you! Here's to a wonderful, safe and healthy 2021!
Kris Fairlee, Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer at Stockman Bank King Avenue in Billings, has been named MoFi’s Montana Small Business Lender of the Year.
MoFi presents this award annually to the lender in Montana who connects more small businesses with capital than any other, and an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to meeting the needs of business owners in their community. Join us in congratulating Kris!
Join our Bozeman team at this year's Santa Run for Education and help raise funds for the Bozeman Schools Foundation! The race will look a bit different this year, but the mission remains the same – to raise funds to help inspire, enrich and create opportunities for area students and teachers through community support. Learn more about this year's format and register through December 3rd at: http://stockman.info/qKD650Cvbcc
Today we introduce you to Katelynne and Jayson Eslick, a husband and wife team who own Sugar Plum Jewelry in Glendive. Katelynne, a GIA Diamonds Graduate, is an award-winning designer, and Jayson is a expert laser welder who handles the repairs.Together they specialize in everything from handcrafted custom jewelry to traditional diamonds and engagement rings.
Iwen Automotive Inc in Helena is dedicated to making sure the automotive needs and repairs of its' customers are completed professionally while utilizing the best repair practices. They are a certified NAPA autocare center with ASE-certified technicians. We are proud to help Ken move his automotive repair business forward!
December is National Blue Light month to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives serving the public, as well as those on active duty.
The holidays are a challenging time for our community police officers, sheriffs’ deputies and Montana Highway patrol. Officers are on duty and away from their families during the holidays, as well as being called upon to manage a higher volume of domestic issues and violent crime.
This holiday season We would like to encourage the Gallatin County community to join with Stockman Bank in Bozeman, Belgrade and Manhattan in observance of blue light month by simply replacing one of their existing outdoor bulbs with a blue one.
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It's time for the annual “Pack the Patrol Car” fundraising event for Toys for Tots in Billings. Join us today from 10:00am to 3:00pm outside at the Stockman Bank King Avenue West parking lot. Help us pack the patrol car with new, unwrapped toys. Together, we’ll bring the joy of Christmas to children in Yellowstone County.
Hop in your car and celebrate the holidays with us at ZooMontana’s annual Zoolights drive-through light display in Billings. Start a family holiday tradition and visit Zoolights – opening this weekend. For dates & times check ZooMontana.
Santa is coming to Conrad! We are hosting Santa at the Stockman Insurance drive-up tomorrow (December 4th) from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. He will be handing out stockings to all kids and wishing everyone a very merry Christmas! Plan on attending this unique, fun and safe event, and help us celebrate the holidays during these very interesting times! Ho Ho Ho!
As we continue to battle COVID-19, we thank our nurses and health care professionals across our state who are caring for hundreds of patients in full hospitals. Montana continues to face a shortage of nurses and certified nursing assistants. To help make nursing careers more accessible, we are supporting St . John's United
Foundation and the Nursing Apprentice Fellowship program. The Fellowship offers on-the-job training and allows students to graduate debt free. Through the Stockman Challenge, we will match donations to the Fellowship up to $50,000 through December 31. To all who have already donated, we thank you! If you haven’t made a donation yet, there’s still time. Donate today! http://stockman.info/b5qF50CuBj2. Be sure to indicate that your gift is for the Nursing Apprentice Fellowship program.
Oh Christmas Tree! Today we are showing off beautiful Christmas trees of our employees from Plentywood to Missoula with a few stops in between! The Stockman family welcomes you to enjoy these symbols of this special time of year.
1. Brian Tippets, Marketing Design Manager, has a gorgeous tree dripping in adorable ornaments, beads and bows!
2. Megan Zukatis, Plentywood Credit Analyst, shares her beautiful tree that is virtually glowing from the inside out.
3. Bob Burns, Missoula President, shows off his unique tree decorated with pheasant feathers. You may be able to guess what Bob likes to do while away from the bank!
4. Karen Hugg, Personal Banker in Great Falls, shares her colorful, garland-draped tree complete with a quilted tree skirt.
5. Ashley Glantz, HR Specialist, has her hand made stockings hung and ready for a Christmas Eve visitor. One of her co-workers told us that her great grandmother made hers and Ashley then made her families. Up close they are so detailed and beautiful!
6. Brenda Heggie, Billings Stockman Insurance Agent, has a Santa sitting atop her tree and a cute snowman admiring the tree from across the room.
7. The colorful tree at our Miles City Haynes bank has packages wrapped and ready for a very Merry Christmas!
Stockman Insurance in Conrad was the place to be recently as Santa made an appearance at the drive-up! Handing out stockings through the drive-up drawer and listening to all the Christmas wishes of the kids who stopped by via speaker, this was truly an innovative, safe and 2020 way to see Santa! As fun as the festivities were, I think we will ALL be ready to get back to a good old-fashioned Christmas next year!
With the holidays upon us our Conrad, Cut Bank, Geraldine, Great Falls, Havre, Lewistown and Stanford banks have been getting into the spirit of giving by donating to local food banks and food pantries. Shown below is the crew at our Conrad bank presenting a check to representatives at the Pondera Food Pantry. We are proud to help these community heroes who help those in need!
December is National Blue Light month to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives serving the public, as well as those on active duty.
The holidays are a challenging time for our community police officers, sheriffs’ deputies and Montana Highway patrol. Officers are on duty and away from their families during the holidays, as well as being called upon to manage a higher volume of domestic issues and violent crime.
This holiday season We would like to encourage the Gallatin County community to join with Stockman Bank in Bozeman, Belgrade and Manhattan in observance of blue light month by simply replacing one of their existing outdoor bulbs with a blue one.
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It's time for the annual “Pack the Patrol Car” fundraising event for Toys for Tots in Billings. Join us today from 10:00am to 3:00pm outside at the Stockman Bank King Avenue West parking lot. Help us pack the patrol car with new, unwrapped toys. Together, we’ll bring the joy of Christmas to children in Yellowstone County.
Hop in your car and celebrate the holidays with us at ZooMontana’s annual Zoolights drive-through light display in Billings. Start a family holiday tradition and visit Zoolights – opening this weekend. For dates & times check ZooMontana.
It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas! The holidays are a time when outdoor decorations light the way to fill the long December nights. Many of our employees decorate their homes to welcome neighbors and friends with holiday spirit and beautiful light.
1. Who wouldn’t smile when approaching Toni Walters home in Billings? The Polar Bear greets neighbors along with a whole host of other holiday characters. The one that makes us laugh is Santa with his big catch. Now that’s a fish story anyone can believe!!
2. When you arrive at the bank in Conrad, you’ll be greeted by the Log Snow Family. These darling log snowmen are warming up around the fire pit to stay warm. We hope they don’t get overheated or who knows what could happen!
3. Emma Morrison’s outdoor display in Miles City is a beautiful manger scene. She reminds us of the gentle nature of Christmas with these symbols of the reason for the holidays.
4. Jon Boutilier’s charming yard display helps to lighten the way for all who pass by his home in Great Falls. Lights line his yard as well as his tree along with manger scenes for all to enjoy.
5. Rhonda Marks greets her Missoula neighbors with Merry Christmas wishes from snowmen large and small! A brighter, happier place would be hard to find.
This beautiful and very festive place setting assembled by our Conrad bank "elves" was recently auctioned off at the Conrad Chamber of Commerce's Festival of Trees and Wreaths annual fundraiser. Funds raised from this fun event are used to decorate Main Street. Although not able to hold the auction in person this year, items were sold via an online auction. Clearly the lucky bidder who received this gorgeous arrangement will be serving Christmas dinner in style!
Santa's making a list and checking it twice, but we think these pets are nothing but nice! Stockman Pets Part 2 is coming to town!
1. Megan Zukaitis’s pup, Turbo, is looking very dapper in his Christmas tie. He is on his best behavior to make sure he will definitely make the Nice List this year!
2. Shera Simmerman’s dogs, Sam & Sophie, will be waiting for Santa by the fireplace from now until Christmas. On the top of their list: toys and treats!
3. Brutus, Fergie & Hugo, all belonging to Stephanie Johnson, are testing out their holiday gear to get ready for the big day. We think they totally sleighed their outfits!
4. Niki Munroe’s dogs, Boone and Hattie, are trying their very best to be good for goodness sake! Even if it means enduring some Christmas headbands. 😊
5. Don’t let her smile fool you – Megan Shelhamer’s dog, Macy, is not a fan of her Christmas jammies. The smile is because she knows she gets a treat for this!
This fall, our Sidney bank pledged to match donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Richland County up to $25,000, and the community delivered! Thanks to the generosity and support of our neighbors, the full amount was reached, making the total donation $50,000. The donation will go toward funding their wonderful, new building in Sidney. We are pleased to be part of the beautiful new facility that will be home to such an important organization!
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixon….but do you know the pets of Stockman? We are happy to introduce some of the furry friends who are a part of our Stockman family, with more to come Thursday!
1. Wrigley is so excited to visit Santa and tell him that he has been such a good boy this year! This cutie belongs to Kali Harrington from Great Falls.
2. Brenda Heggie’s adorable cat, Sassie, can hardly wait to tear open her gifts on Christmas! She is positive they are all just for her 😊
3. Monique Grigsby’s handsome Frenchton, Hank, looks very content perched on the best seat in the house – and fits right in with her Christmas décor!
4. Our Director of Marketing, Cindy Lyle, has her pup Chester all cozied up and ready for the cold weather in his adorable Christmas sweater!
5. Dozer’s favorite thing about Christmas? The tree provides the perfect place to curl up and take a snooze! This sleepy kitty belongs to Megan Zukaitis from Plentywood.
Oh Christmas Tree! Today we are showing off beautiful Christmas trees of our employees from Plentywood to Missoula with a few stops in between! The Stockman family welcomes you to enjoy these symbols of this special time of year.
1. Brian Tippets, Marketing Design Manager, has a gorgeous tree dripping in adorable ornaments, beads and bows!
2. Megan Zukatis, Plentywood Credit Analyst, shares her beautiful tree that is virtually glowing from the inside out.
3. Bob Burns, Missoula President, shows off his unique tree decorated with pheasant feathers. You may be able to guess what Bob likes to do while away from the bank!
4. Karen Hugg, Personal Banker in Great Falls, shares her colorful, garland-draped tree complete with a quilted tree skirt.
5. Ashley Glantz, HR Specialist, has her hand made stockings hung and ready for a Christmas Eve visitor. One of her co-workers told us that her great grandmother made hers and Ashley then made her families. Up close they are so detailed and beautiful!
6. Brenda Heggie, Billings Stockman Insurance Agent, has a Santa sitting atop her tree and a cute snowman admiring the tree from across the room.
7. The colorful tree at our Miles City Haynes bank has packages wrapped and ready for a very Merry Christmas!
We wish you a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy the celebration.
We are closed both today 12/25 and tomorrow 12/26 so our employees can enjoy the holiday with family and friends. We will be open on Monday, 12/28.
We will be closed Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day. Our banks will also have shortened hours on Thursday, December 24 in observance of Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas from all of us! We sincerely appreciate our customers, communities, and followers. How will you be celebrating Christmas this year?
Visit our website to learn more about bank hours near you.
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2020 is wrapping up soon, or not soon enough for most of us! While our lobbies are closed to customers without an appointment, our employees have not let this dampen the holiday spirit. Today we share the holiday décor from banks throughout the state.
1. The Christmas tree at our Stanford bank is beautifully decorated, lit with gorgeous holiday lights, and the wrapped gifts are ready for the big day!
2. Billings King Avenue has a special guest peeking out from their wreath. Do you know Stevie the sloth, the mascot for our Savings Club? He is slowly getting ready for Christmas! His motto, “Slow and Steady!!”
3. Lewistown’s bank is decked out with holiday cheer at Ashlee Anderson’s desk. Never one to miss a holiday, Ashlee is helping to spread good cheer to all.
4. Oh Christmas Tree! Our bank in Havre shows off their gorgeous tree in the lobby.
5. Things are upside down in Miles City at our Operations Center. Let’s hope Rudolf gets untangled in time to help Santa get the sleigh ready for Christmas!
6. Great Falls 10th Avenue bank has their tree decked out to bring a smile to everyone who sees it.
7. The adorable and festive masks of the Billings Shiloh team make us smile! And don’t forget to check out their ugly but too cute Christmas sweaters.
8. Dan from our Bozeman Oak bank sends his elf wishes to all of you to have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! That’s a Christmas sweater anyone will love.
9. The Havre lobby snowmen are masked up for a great holiday party. Stay safe and six feet apart. We hope for good things to come in 2021!
Deck the doors with boughs of Holly – Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la! Today we celebrate the “Doors of Christmas!” These beautifully decorated office doors can be found at our Great Falls 10th Avenue S. bank. The attention to detail and holiday theme resonates throughout the bank, and employees have gone the extra mile to deck them out in their Christmas best! Tis the season to be jolly for sure!!
We will be closed Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day. Our banks will also have shortened hours on Thursday, December 24 in observance of Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas from all of us! We sincerely appreciate our customers, communities, and followers. How will you be celebrating Christmas this year?
Visit our website to learn more about bank hours near you.
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Joy to the world! Check out some of the holiday décor our Stockman family uses to spread joy this holiday season.
1. Brenda Heggie has her fireplace decked out to create the perfect cozy place to curl up and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.
2. Kim Piper’s cute snowman looks sweet but has a stock of snowballs ready for an epic snowball fight at any time!
3. Randi Wilson’s beautiful black and white Christmas tree could be out of a magazine!
4. Anna Wood’s collection of s’mores snowmen look simultaneously adorable and delicious.
5. The elf at Emily Kennedy’s house, Elfie, is watching over her home in a stocking while patiently waiting for Santa to arrive.
6. Kären Cremer’s glowing snowman lantern warms our hearts!
7. Check out Jon Boutelier’s giant Christmas tree – we think it’s the tallest we’ve seen in anyone's home!
Congratulations to Sandy Herbst on her retirement from Stockman Bank in Manhattan. Today is Sandy's last day, and we want to thank her for many wonderful years of serving our customers. We wish Sandy the best in this new chapter!
Our banks will be closed on Friday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. However you're celebrating this year, have fun and be safe. HAPPY NEW YEAR! What is your 2021 resolution?
We're happy to see this year come to an end! Please enjoy the last Coffee Talk blog from Bill Coffee for 2020. We wish all of you a very happy and safe New Year! http://stockman.info/qV3V50CWYW9
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Congratulations to Dan Majerus who is retiring as Branch President after more than 34 years of service to Stockman Bank and the Conrad community. All of us at Stockman thank him for his many years of service and dedication, and extend our most sincere wishes for a long and wonderful retirement and many happy trails ahead! Have lots of fun Dan!
We are proud to be a sponsor of the Alliance for Youth Resource Center project in Great Falls. This center will serve as the first point of contact for disadvantaged and/or homeless youth and will meet their physical, social, and emotional needs while in a safe, secure and loving environment. More than 475 children in Great Falls are homeless at some point during the year, and this facility is a huge step in providing the services that our disadvantaged youth need. We salute the folks at YRC and the very important work they do!
Only in Montana! At Stockman we pride ourselves on being a Montana bank, but apparently our golf balls travel farther. A customer in Dillon recently came across this ball while visiting a golf course in Sacramento, CA. Thank you for sharing!
We are excited to be part of this wonderful scholarship program with St. John's United.
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Macy and all of us at Stockman want to let you know that tomorrow, January 5, 2021, our lobbies will reopen. For your safety, facemasks will continue to be required.
Congratulations to Sandy Herbst on her retirement from Stockman Bank in Manhattan. Today is Sandy's last day, and we want to thank her for many wonderful years of serving our customers. We wish Sandy the best in this new chapter!
Our banks will be closed on Friday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. However you're celebrating this year, have fun and be safe. HAPPY NEW YEAR! What is your 2021 resolution?
We're happy to see this year come to an end! Please enjoy the last Coffee Talk blog from Bill Coffee for 2020. We wish all of you a very happy and safe New Year! http://stockman.info/qV3V50CWYW9
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Congratulations to Dan Majerus who is retiring as Branch President after more than 34 years of service to Stockman Bank and the Conrad community. All of us at Stockman thank him for his many years of service and dedication, and extend our most sincere wishes for a long and wonderful retirement and many happy trails ahead! Have lots of fun Dan!
Congratulations to Josh Philipps on his promotion to Branch Manager at our Conrad Bank! With over ten years of experience, Josh has the knowledge and expertise to be successful, and we wish him all the best in his new position!
We are excited to be part of this wonderful scholarship program with St. John's United.
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Macy and all of us at Stockman want to let you know that tomorrow, January 5, 2021, our lobbies will reopen. For your safety, facemasks will continue to be required.
Congratulations to Sandy Herbst on her retirement from Stockman Bank in Manhattan. Today is Sandy's last day, and we want to thank her for many wonderful years of serving our customers. We wish Sandy the best in this new chapter!
Our banks will be closed on Friday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. However you're celebrating this year, have fun and be safe. HAPPY NEW YEAR! What is your 2021 resolution?
We're happy to see this year come to an end! Please enjoy the last Coffee Talk blog from Bill Coffee for 2020. We wish all of you a very happy and safe New Year! http://stockman.info/qV3V50CWYW9
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Our banks will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Need cash for the long weekend? Visit one of our statewide ATMs!
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Good luck to all contestants this weekend at the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals held at the Majestic Arena in Kalispell! This two-day event takes place tonight and Saturday. It will be one for the books as the year-end champions are crowned in all seven events! Rodeo action gets underway at 7:00pm this evening followed by 2:00pm and 8:00pm performances on Saturday.
We have an exciting new look to our bank statements! They will be easier to read and navigate. What isn't changing is your transaction information.
You will see the new statements in February, depending on your statement cycle. Any questions, please call your local bank. Member FDIC. http://stockman.info/ouYQ50D7G2x
Congratulations to the Billings Alberta Bair Theater on their recent completion of this historic renovation. The arts are important to our community and we are pleased to be a lead supporter of this renovation project from the very start. We look forward to the many wonderful performances our region will continue to enjoy at the ABT.
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Welcome Colter Christman! Colter has joined our team as an Ag Loan Officer for our Havre bank. His responsibilities include developing and servicing agricultural and commercial loans. Prior to joining Stockman, Christman served as an agent in the insurance industry and spent considerable time in retail sales. A member of the Montana Army National Guard, he was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He will graduate this May from MSU Northern with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Join us in welcoming Colter!
Today we feature another financial tip to help start your year off right, this time from Amy Rolandson, VP, Commercial and Consumer Loan Manager, Miles City.
Identify Financial Goals.
Are you hoping to earn a degree? Buy a home? Repay your auto loan? Finally contribute to your employer 401(k)? To increase your chances of success, it is important to be specific. A broad-based promise to "improve your finances" or "save more" may not provide the necessary planning to be successful. Take some time to compile and assess what financial aspects you can improve this year.
Our banks will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Need cash for the long weekend? Visit one of our statewide ATMs!
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Good luck to all contestants this weekend at the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals held at the Majestic Arena in Kalispell! This two-day event takes place tonight and Saturday. It will be one for the books as the year-end champions are crowned in all seven events! Rodeo action gets underway at 7:00pm this evening followed by 2:00pm and 8:00pm performances on Saturday.
"Out of Office" showcases what our employees like to do when they are away from the bank!
Rob Todd, Ag Loan Officer at our Stanford bank likes to hit the slopes on the weekends to snowboard with his wife and kiddos. Showdown Montana located between Great Falls and White Sulphur Springs is where Rob and his wife go as often as they can. What a great family activity and wonderful way to spend time out of office!! Swoosh!!!
Welcome Theresa Waters! Theresa has recently joined our team as a Consumer Lender at our Havre bank. Her responsibilities include originating and servicing consumer loans. Waters brings extensive banking and accounts payable experience to the position and most recently served as a clerk in county government. Waters graduated with an A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology from the National College of Business in Rapid City S.D. , and is an active member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Join us in welcoming Theresa!
Bringing you another tip to help improve your finances in 2021 is Pam Burman, AVP, Consumer Loan Department Manager in Sidney.
Automate good habits.
Take this moment, when you're feeling gung-ho about your finances, to automate any good behaviors you've committed to. If you want to save more for retirement, feed your investment portfolio or repay debt, automate those monthly debits with us. Our online and mobile banking make it easier than ever to put good financial habits on autopilot. Doing this now will ensure that these habits aren’t lost in our busy lives.
In partnership with the MHSA - Montana High School Association and their sportsmanship program, we salute all Montana high school student athletes as well as those students who particpate in the arts; music, drama, speech and debate.
Welcome Colter Christman! Colter has joined our team as an Ag Loan Officer for our Havre bank. His responsibilities include developing and servicing agricultural and commercial loans. Prior to joining Stockman, Christman served as an agent in the insurance industry and spent considerable time in retail sales. A member of the Montana Army National Guard, he was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He will graduate this May from MSU Northern with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Join us in welcoming Colter!
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January 29 at 3:29 AM ·
To celebrate tonight's full moon, we awarded the 2020-2021 High School Educator of the Year award to Lewis Nelson, band director at Sentinel High School!!! Congratulations, Mr. Nelson!
Thank you to Bob Burns and Stockman Bank for being great supporters of our work, and helping us honor our teachers!
Also, thank you to Ryan Rettig and the staff at Sentinel for letting us into the Golden Goat tonight to share the good news!
Welcome to February. This scene is in the Paradise Valley near Emigrant. The photo was taken by Steve Rand, Commercial Loan Officer in Billings. You can send photos to us in the link below of your favorite Montana scenes. Your photo may be featured in the Stockman Calendar.
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Have you thought about working for a true Montana company? We have positions across the state and are looking for the right kind of people to join our team. Check out our current openings and come work with an amazing bank. http://stockman.info/AzHK50DmpMg
"Out of Office" showcases what our employees like to do when they are away from the bank!
Rob Todd, Ag Loan Officer at our Stanford bank likes to hit the slopes on the weekends to snowboard with his wife and kiddos. Showdown Montana located between Great Falls and White Sulphur Springs is where Rob and his wife go as often as they can. What a great family activity and wonderful way to spend time out of office!! Swoosh!!!
Welcome Theresa Waters! Theresa has recently joined our team as a Consumer Lender at our Havre bank. Her responsibilities include originating and servicing consumer loans. Waters brings extensive banking and accounts payable experience to the position and most recently served as a clerk in county government. Waters graduated with an A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology from the National College of Business in Rapid City S.D. , and is an active member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Join us in welcoming Theresa!
Bringing you another tip to help improve your finances in 2021 is Pam Burman, AVP, Consumer Loan Department Manager in Sidney.
Automate good habits.
Take this moment, when you're feeling gung-ho about your finances, to automate any good behaviors you've committed to. If you want to save more for retirement, feed your investment portfolio or repay debt, automate those monthly debits with us. Our online and mobile banking make it easier than ever to put good financial habits on autopilot. Doing this now will ensure that these habits aren’t lost in our busy lives.
Sending lots of love to our friends in Cut Bank today! Mother Nature is being a tad sassy this week with all the cold she is sending to Montana, but wind chills of -44 and below just don't seem fair! Stay warm everyone - spring is only 38 days away!!!
Wings, pizza, nachos…oh my! Super Bowl Sunday is almost here and we're already dreaming about the snacks! Who are you rooting for? Comment your go-to dish that makes you the MVP of game day.
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January 29 at 3:29 AM ·
To celebrate tonight's full moon, we awarded the 2020-2021 High School Educator of the Year award to Lewis Nelson, band director at Sentinel High School!!! Congratulations, Mr. Nelson!
Thank you to Bob Burns and Stockman Bank for being great supporters of our work, and helping us honor our teachers!
Also, thank you to Ryan Rettig and the staff at Sentinel for letting us into the Golden Goat tonight to share the good news!
Welcome to February. This scene is in the Paradise Valley near Emigrant. The photo was taken by Steve Rand, Commercial Loan Officer in Billings. You can send photos to us in the link below of your favorite Montana scenes. Your photo may be featured in the Stockman Calendar.
http://stockman.info/5oGC50DiS5H
Have you thought about working for a true Montana company? We have positions across the state and are looking for the right kind of people to join our team. Check out our current openings and come work with an amazing bank. http://stockman.info/AzHK50DmpMg
"Out of Office" showcases what our employees like to do when they are away from the bank!
Rob Todd, Ag Loan Officer at our Stanford bank likes to hit the slopes on the weekends to snowboard with his wife and kiddos. Showdown Montana located between Great Falls and White Sulphur Springs is where Rob and his wife go as often as they can. What a great family activity and wonderful way to spend time out of office!! Swoosh!!!
The winner of our Valentine’s Box contest is…the Miles City team! Congrats Miles City!!! We're told this was totally a team effort and that many good times were had completing it. That's what it's all about! We were blown away by every submission we received and had so much fun sharing them for all to see. A big THANK YOU to everyone for participating, following along, and sharing the love! 💕
We hope your weekend was filled with old-fashioned Valentine’s delight! Our creative and clever employees never cease to amaze us. We love our employees and send hearts to each and every one of them who shared the love with all of us. Happy Valentine’s Day from the Stockman family to all of you!
This sparkly castle fit for a queen comes to us from our Missoula Brooks bank. This royal box requires Valentine’s cards with plenty of glam and glitter! Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone in Missoula!
Once a year the cookie monster changes his tune and craves something other than cookies...
Today, “ME WANT VALENTINES!”
This colorful, creative group has both naughty and nice characters featuring some fun-loving monsters paired with an adorable unicorn, all patiently awaiting their Valentine’s cards and candy! These cute creations are on display at our Great Falls 10th Avenue S. bank.
It’s the sweetest day of the year and this Valentine’s cottage is as sweet as can be! This beautiful box created by our Plentywood bank has us dreaming of Spring as we freeze in these sub-zero temperatures!
Introducing ValenTINO the Valentine’s robot sending you BOTS of love from the crew at our Conrad bank! Tino’s hanging out in their lobby waiting to be filled with all kinds of cards and well-wishes from his Valentine’s sweethearts in the Conrad area! Who can resist that shiny silvery sweet exterior? And no doubt about it, he has a heart of gold inside too!
Congratulations John McLaughlin, Helena Market President, on your upcoming retirement. John, a Helena native, began his career with Stockman Bank in 2012. He played a vital role in the opening of our first full-service branch in Helena. His career includes over 27 years in the banking industry.
Thank you, John, for your many years of service and dedication to the Helena community!
Please stop by our Helena Sanders Bank February 24 from 3-5 p.m. The entire Stockman family sends our best wishes to John for a happy retirement.
Girl Ran Away With The Spoon is a unique boutique filled with one of a kind jewelry and metal art created from recycled silverware, reclaimed steel scrap, retired tools and farm equipment by the owner herself, Erin Thormodsgard. We are proud to have helped Erin move her dream forward. Girl Ran Away also offers a great selection of home decor and accessories and is such a fun stop in Miles City! #MovingMontanaForward
Congratulations to Melissa and Megan for being named in the Top 40 Under Forty in Billings. We are very proud to have both of them on our team!
The winner of our Valentine’s Box contest is…the Miles City team! Congrats Miles City!!! We're told this was totally a team effort and that many good times were had completing it. That's what it's all about! We were blown away by every submission we received and had so much fun sharing them for all to see. A big THANK YOU to everyone for participating, following along, and sharing the love! 💕
We hope your weekend was filled with old-fashioned Valentine’s delight! Our creative and clever employees never cease to amaze us. We love our employees and send hearts to each and every one of them who shared the love with all of us. Happy Valentine’s Day from the Stockman family to all of you!
This sparkly castle fit for a queen comes to us from our Missoula Brooks bank. This royal box requires Valentine’s cards with plenty of glam and glitter! Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone in Missoula!
Did you know curling is a sport of skill, strategy, and finesse, also known as "chess on ice"? Today our Out of Office activity comes from Ryan Rothing, Stockman Insurance Agent in Belgrade and Big Sky. Ryan has been curling with this team for four years and in the summer they play on a softball team as well! He says it's fun to learn and a great opportunity to meet other local residents. We love to see the unique ways our employees spend time out of the office!
Keep an eye out for fraudsters taking advantage of the COVID-19 vaccine to obtain your personal information and money. Some of their tactics include offering you something vague in the future for your money now, offering a generic version of the vaccine with claims of FDA approval and offers to have the vaccine delivered to your doorstep.
Politely decline and take any information to your known medical professional. If you suspect a scam, report it to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint.
Now more than ever we are aware of how essential grocery stores are to our families and livelihood. Reynolds Market - Miles City in Miles City and eastern Montana has continued to serve Montanans since 1925. Remember to shop local and support small businesses whenever possible! #MovingMontanaForward
Congratulations to Steve Fawcett on his promotion to Helena Market President! Steve has been with us since 2017 as vice president, commercial loan officer.
He has Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from MSU. He is active in the community as a board member for the Green Meadow Country Club and Helena Food Share.
Congratulations Steve!
March in Montana can be long, cold, snowy, and windy. March can also feel still, silent, and serene. The Rocky Mountain front near Augusta captures a magnificent Montana moment! This photo was taken by Kerry Neils, VP Sr Portfolio Manager with Stockman Wealth Management in Helena.
Send us your Montana photo for a chance to be featured in our Stockman calendar! http://stockman.info/jA0L50DKR1b
You know Stockman, now get to know Stockman Insurance! Tracy Mullaney, CSR, Cynthia Ries, Licensed Agent and Lacy Nickol, Licensed Agent are located at 419 S. Main in Conrad. Lacy is also available for appointments at Stockman Bank in Cut Bank on Tuesdays. Offering multiple lines of insurance products, they can design a package that works for you. Call or stop in for a free quote! The right protection you need...the right people to insure it!
Our CFO, Jerry Anderson, is having a great day today for two reasons. 1. He started out the day blasting ELO’s “Sweet Talkin' Woman," and 2. Today is his 30 year anniversary with Stockman!
Congrats on your anniversary, Jerry. The entire Stockman family is grateful for your leadership, dedication, and vast knowledge of any song or artist from the 70s and 80s. Rock on and enjoy your day!
Our Conrad bank drive-up has clearly gone to the dogs! These adorable Daschunds, Taz, Nalla and Axle appear to be helping mom and grandma Chris with their banking. We're pretty sure they received treats for all of their hard work!
Paul Hansen, branch manager in Plentywood, was recently elected to the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Association Board. Sheridan Memorial Hospital is critical to area residents and northeast Montana.
Congratulations Paul, and thank you for your service to the community!
A big shout out to the 93 entries that were submitted for The Prospects 2021 High School Business Competition! More than 70 judges narrowed down the finalists and the winners will be announced this Friday.
We are excited to be a part of the effort to encourage and develop the next generation of Montana entrepreneurs!
Did you know that women make up 71% of the total workforce at Stockman? Today we celebrate International Women's Day and the strong team of women who help to shape the Stockman community. We are proud of each of the 583 women on our team!
March 7-13 is Week of Compassion at the Great Falls Rescue Mission. Great Falls Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization committed to caring for homeless men, women and children of North Central Montana. We are helping out by taking monetary donations at any of our three Great Falls locations until the end of March, so feel free to stop in! The work the Rescue Mission does is vital to our communities and we appreciate their hard work and dedication to all those in need!
Congratulations to Deana Bauer, Garth Kallevig and Pam Burman on their upcoming retirement after 97 years of combined service to the Bank and Sidney community! Thank you all for your countless years of service and dedication. Enjoy a long and wonderful retirement!
Please join us on the third floor of our Sidney Bank Thursday, March 18th between 1-4pm to celebrate Deana, Garth and Pam and wish them well in their retirement.
The deadline is approaching for the second draft of PPP loans. As a business owner, please check out more information here. We are moving Montana forward! http://stockman.info/fsDJ50DZ7Bi
Daylight Savings begins bright and early tomorrow. Don't forget to spring forward and catch some extra Zzz's!!
You know Stockman, now get to know Stockman Insurance in Great Falls. Wendie Holmlund, Licensed Agent and Kelsee Bleskin, CSR are located downtown at 25 5th Street North. They can design a package taylored to you with multiple lines of insurance products. Call or stop in for a free quote. The right protection you need...the right people to insure it! http://stockman.info/Jszd50DXvf9
Congratulations to Deana Bauer, Garth Kallevig and Pam Burman on their upcoming retirement after 97 years of combined service to the Bank and Sidney community! Thank you all for your countless years of service and dedication. Enjoy a long and wonderful retirement!
Please join us on the third floor of our Sidney Bank Thursday, March 18th between 1-4pm to celebrate Deana, Garth and Pam and wish them well in their retirement.
Today's Out of Office features Bryce Bott, Junior Ag Lender in Miles City. Bryce has been awarded Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Rookie of the Year!
During Montana's Circuit Finals in January, Bryce placed second in the tie-down roping average, earning him qualification to the Ram National Finals in Kissimmee, Florida in April. Congrats, Bryce!
Congratulations to Wade Whiteman on his promotion to Sidney Market President!
Wade grew up on the family ranch north of Richey and continues to go back and help out when he can. He has been very active in the community throughout the years, serving with the Sidney Chamber, Richland County Conservation District and Kiwanis, as well as with the Sidney Healthworks Board for over 10 years. Wade enjoys going on runs with his wife, spending time in the outdoors and camping at the lake. Sidney is in great hands with the leadership of Wade!
The #Prospects2021 New Business Idea champion is Jenna Nate! Jenna’s Windshield Warmer is a great solution for long Montana winters. Congrats, Jenna! 👏 #MTbiz
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💥WINNER ALERT 💥Jenna Nate of Sheridan High School took home the #Prospects2021 Champion title in New Business Idea. Jenna's Windshield Warmer, which heats up to prevent ice and snow from forming on your car's windshield in winter, wowed the judges with its app driven technology. Jenna took home $5,000 in prize money as well as a scholarship from MSU Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship. Congratulations Jenna! 👏👏👏🎉
#MTBiz #TheProspects21 #Entrepreneur #MTChamber #WeMeanBusiness #MontanaChamberFoundation
Jim Drummond is joining our bank Board of Directors! He helped open our first Bozeman bank in 2003 and served as the Southwestern Market President until his retirement in 2017. Welcome back, Jim! http://stockman.info/c80U50E1zaN
Amber Silvers, operations officer in Glendive, was recently elected to the Glendive Medical Center Foundation Board. The GMC Board focuses on rural health issues including new technology and capital improvements at the hospital, the Hospice program, assistance to the elderly and underserved, services and programs to improve the health of area residents.
Congrats Amber! The Glendive community is lucky to have an involved, caring person leading the way.
Congratulations to a young Montana entrepreneur, Jacob Keim! We love to see our future business leaders succeed! #MTBiz #TheProspects21
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March 16 at 5:19 PM ·
🚨WINNER ALERT🚨Meet our Prospects Champion, Jacob Keim from Bozeman High School. Jacob took home the grand prize of $5,000, the Bozeman City Award of $500, and a scholarship to the MSU Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship for his existing business, Kratos Apparel. Kratosinc is already being worn by high school and college athletes, and has even caught the attention of players in the NFL! Congratulations, Jacob! 💥👏👏👏
#MTBiz #TheProspects21 #Entrepreneur #MTChamber #WeMeanBusiness
Everyone is a little bit Irish today. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Need something to do today? Head out to the Montana Expo Park in Great Falls for the 38th annual Home and Garden Show & Sale! Organized by the Great Falls Home Builders Association, this fun event continues today and tomorrow. Find hundreds of new ideas, great deals, and well-qualified local experts for all your gardening, remodeling, home improvement, and home building needs, conveniently located all under one roof. We're sure you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for - and maybe some items you weren't! Doors open at 10am this morning and close at 8pm. See you there!
Today's Out Of Office comes from Kyler Elliot, CSR/Teller in our Helena market. Kyler became hooked on disc golf, also called frisbee golf, in college. Kyler loved the sport so much he and his father built a 9-hole course on their property in his hometown of Ennis. Last year he started playing competitively in the amateur divisions, and with a little more practice he hopes to compete in the professional divisions. Good luck Kyler!
Charlie is retiring! Thank you for your years of service and dedication to our customers, the Miles City community and Stockman Insurance. We wish you a long and happy retirement!
Please join us Tuesday, March 30th between 2-5pm as we celebrate Charlie and show off our new office at 720 Main in Miles City.
Tina Diegel, our insurance agent in Glendive, was recently elected to the Glendive Medical Center Foundation Board. The GMC Board works to fund technology and capital improvements at the hospital, sustain the Hospice program, assist elderly and underserved who are unable to pay for medical care, improve medial services and add programs to improve the health of area residents.
Congratulations Tina, and thank you for your service to the community!
Today is National Agriculture Day! We salute our farmers and ranchers who work hard to put food and products in households around the world.
Dawnita Sampsel is an Ag Loan Officer at our Stanford bank. She and her husband ranch south of Stanford and run sheep and cattle. "Temperature regulation and cleanliness are just a couple of very important reasons we shear for the ewes overall health and wellness. The wool is then sold to a wool broker. It will be put through a cleaning, combing, spinning, knitting, dyeing and finishing before it is able to become clothing."
The next time you eat a juicy burger or wear that beautiful article of wool clothing, take a moment to thank those who put in the work so we can enjoy the fruits of their labor!
Today's Tuesday Tip regarding IRA's comes from Michelle Juntunen, Junior Portfolio Analyst for Stockman Wealth Management in Helena.
With the extended May 17th tax deadline fast approaching, it may be time to think about your IRA contribution. IRAs are a great tax-advantaged way to save for your retirement. You can still make 2020 contributions up until the filing deadline. For 2020, annual contribution limits are $6,000 with a $1,000 catch up ($7,000) if you are age 50 or older. These contributions can be made to your Traditional IRA (pre-tax) or Roth IRA (after-tax). Remember that participation in employer sponsored retirement plans and/or income phase-outs may limit deductibility and the ability to contribute to these retirement accounts. As deadlines and contributions do change over time, make sure to contact your tax advisor regarding eligibility.
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