No Tricks, Just Treats: Community Banks Win by Doing Good

No Tricks, Just Treats: Community Banks Win by Doing Good The days of October are quickly moving past us, making Halloween costumes and trick-or-treaters less than a week away. However, at Stillman Bank, we are using this month to focus on the “treats” that set community banking apart and keep customers coming back for more…. Read More

Stillman Bank Receives Plaque Recognition From Growth Dimensions

Stillman Bank Receives Plaque Recognition From Growth Dimensions Stillman Bank is proud to be a Bronze level investor in Growth Dimensions, an economic development organization headquartered in Belvidere. Established in 1979, Growth Dimensions fosters economic strategy throughout Boone County in order to create jobs, promote community assets and stimulate capital investment through business retention and… Read More

Books of Interest: 2018 Summer Reading Recommendations

Books of Interest: 2018 Summer Reading Recommendations The beginning days of summer are finally upon us and we believe there is nothing quite like curling up on a couch or relaxing poolside with a good book in hand. For those that look forward to being captivated by a story (or two), we thought it would… Read More

Stillman Bank Awards 2018 Eickman Scholarship to Four Area Students

Stillman Bank Awards 2018 Eickman Scholarship to Four Area Students Stillman Trust & Asset Management is pleased to announce the winners of the Eickman Scholarship, an annual scholarship awarded to four area high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.  The 2018 recipients are: Hannah Bartlett, Byron High School; Alyssa Theisen, Oregon… Read More

Education in Action: Celebrating Financial Literacy Month 2018

Education in Action: Celebrating Financial Literacy Month 2018 In addition to being Community Bank Month, April is also Financial Literacy Month! As a local community bank, we are committed to providing financial literacy programs and initiatives for individuals within the communities we serve. We strive to assist where we can, sharing the importance of financial education and… Read More

Stillman Bank Announces 2018 Promotions

Stillman Bank Announces 2018 Promotions Martin C. Larson, Chairman and CEO of Stillman BancCorp N.A. is pleased to announce that Thomas R. Hughes, President and COO of Stillman BancCorp N.A., has been elected to the Board of Directors of Stillman BancCorp Inc., the bank’s holding company. In addition, he has also been promoted to serve… Read More

What Does the Fed Do Now?

What Does the Fed Do Now? Three Former Fed Officials Discussed the Future of Monetary Policy           On Tuesday, January 24, I attended a presentation of The Chicago Council of Global Affairs entitled “The Future of Monetary Policy”.  This was a discussion among Michael Moskow, former Chicago Fed President, Randall Kroszner,… Read More