Peoples State Bank

From all of us at Peoples State Bank, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. May this holiday bring new blessings and a renewed appreciation for the ones you already have. We are so thankful for all of you! ?

Brandon Karaba (pictured left) on behalf of Peoples State Bank received an award from the Rhinelander Board of Education for the Business Honor Roll. Brandon and the bank have continuously given back to the school’s academic and athletic programs. With generous donations to the Hodag Dome, Brandon has tremendously helped with the school’s athletic department. Brandon also coaches the High School Basketball Team and has helped raise thousands of dollars through the Athletic Booster Club. Congratulations, Brandon! Thank you for all that you do for the Rhinelander community!

Now through December 13th our Eagle River branch is collecting items for the Annual Toy Drive through the Salvation Army. There will be a Christmas tree located inside that holds hearts with information about the children in need – ages range from newborn to 18. Please keep in mind, the items should not be wrapped and in new condition. Help us spread the holiday cheer this year!?

Check Presentation for Interfaith Food Pantry of Portage County. Pictured (Left to Right) Rachel Mielke, Melvin Dow, Kari Schwingle. PSB staff were able to tour the facility and see what it takes to help provide food for over 300 families that reside in the Portage County area. The Interfaith Food Pantry offers services the 2nd and 4th Tuesday every month. Items distributed include meat, dairy, fresh produce, bread, canned goods, and personal items. Food sources include Feeding America, local churches, community organizations, food drives, individuals, business donations and local purchases.

Peoples State Bank has been named one of the 2024 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker magazine in partnership with Best Companies Group. Peoples is listed as number 39 among 90 banks nationwide chosen for the honor by creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. American Banker and Best Companies Group anonymously survey employees to gain insight into the bank’s operations and learn about employees' experiences. Peoples is chosen to receive this honor for creating a positive, supportive, and thriving workplace. This is the sixth straight year Peoples has been named to the list.

In honor of Veterans Day that was on November 11th – We would like to give a special thank you to our very own Veterans here at Peoples State Bank. Your bravery, sacrifice, and strength do not go unnoticed. Craig Lau: Had a total of 22 years of service; 6 years active-duty Army, 16 years Army National Guard, and retired as a Sergeant First Class. 3 combat tours. He joined in 1985 at 17 years old and retired in 2007. He served in 9 different countries - Middle East, South America, Europe. MOS (Military Occupational Skill) was a 12Bravo Combat Engineer, and only 7 countries. Colby Sievert: Spent 8 years in the Army Reserve from 2009-2017 and discharged as a Specialist. He served for the 397th Engineer Battalion Headquarters Unit in Eau Claire, WI for 3 ? years. Then transferred to the 428th Engineer Company in Brokaw, WI for 2 ? years. He spent the remaining 2 years of his career with the 376th Financial Management Support Unit in Brokaw, WI. His specialties in the Army were 92Y Unit Supply Specialist & 36B Financial Management Technician. Tou Ger: ? Rank: Staff Sergeant ? Branch: WI Army National Guard ? Time in Service: 13 Years and Going

Check presentation to the Vilas County Economic Development Corp. Pictured (Left to Right): Erin McCormick, Kathy Schmitz, Jim Tuckwell, Andy Jensen. The Vilas County Economic Development Corp. provides business skills, expertise and innovative leadership, all at no charge to help: ? Remote workers live where they want to, not where they have to because of their job. ? Entrepreneurs reach their markets and grow their business using Vilas County’s growing broadband infrastructure. ? Growing businesses realize the benefits of expanding in beautiful Vilas County, including lower costs.

Pictured: Craig Lau presents check to Gordy Edington for Veteran Tiny homes. Northwoods Veterans Homestead is a non-profit organization that was formed in order to build a tiny home village for homeless veterans located on River Bend Road just outside of Rhinelander. It consists of a community center and 16 tiny homes where homeless Veterans can live temporarily for free, while receiving case management services to become self-sufficient.

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It's been a frightfully fun day at the bank. Check out all of our awesome costumes and let us know which one is your favorite! ??