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We are also celebrating St. Urho today at Security Bank USA by wearing purple!!!! (Officially celebrated on March 16 each year) Let us know if YOU are a fan of St Urho and the color purple!?? HISTORY OF ST. URHO'S DAY St. Urho is an unusual character. As legends have it, the saint chased the grasshoppers out of Finland by shouting at them. But why did he want grasshoppers to disappear from Finland? This was so the wine vineyards could be saved from destruction. He also wanted to save the grapes and the worker’s jobs, all while feeding on only sour milk and fish soup. Thanks to his noble deeds, he became a hero. That sounds similar to St. Patrick, doesn’t it? Legend also has it that St. Urho was inspired by St. Patrick. As the Finnish version of the Irish saint, you will find statues of St. Urho, one such in Minnesota, depicting him holding large grasshoppers in honor of his sacrifice. People wear purple and green on this day and celebrate by drinking wine and reciting this unusual story. They say that the originator is a department store owner Richard Mattson in Virginia, Minnesota who along with some friends created the character. The story quickly spread all over the country, mostly to the southern states. The Finnish living in these areas would celebrate the saint as part of their national heritage. Some other people say that Finnish resident Sulo Havumaki of Bemidji, Minnesota is the creator of the holiday and he changed the theme from plague to grasshoppers. #thecolorpurple #StErhorules #HereForGood

It's a GLORIOUS Friday everyone! On a day like today, there is SOOOO much to be grateful for! One of the things we are always grateful for is our SBUSA banking family…. one person in particular today, because it also happens to be her BIRTHDAY! Please take a moment to wish our dazzling Operations Representative, Kaila Jackson, a spectacularly Happy Birthday! We hope Kaila’s day is as wonderful as the energy she always brings to our team. And that today is filled with everything that makes her happy! #HappyBirthday #HereforGood #lookinglovelyinlavender

Oh Happy, Happy Day, everyone! Please join us in wishing the astounding Melissa Vacek, Director of Retail & Business Banking Officer here at Security Bank USA, a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY today!!!!!? It’s not just any old birthday that she’s celebrating either, but a very special LANDMARK birthday this year. ?We hope today is the start of a year filled with good luck, good health, and much happiness for Melissa!??Stop by, wish her all the best and tell her in person just how much she is appreciated!?#HappyBirthday #hereforgood #anotherdaybetter #cabin?

??Wisdom Wednesday?? This week's tip comes from one of our fantastic Personal Bankers, Samantha! She has some great advice on building and maintaining your credit, starting with the building aspect. Here are some quick credit-building tips: ? Open a secured credit card ? Keep your credit usage below 30% of your limit ? Make timely payments on all bills ? Address any collections accounts According to myfico.com, your FICO score is influenced by the following factors: 35% - payment history, 30% - amounts owed, 15% - length of credit history, 10% - new credit, and - 10% credit mix. Stay tuned for part two next week, where we'll focus on maintaining your good credit?? #HereForGood?#WisdomWednesday?#CommunityBanking?#MemberFDIC?#CreditTips?#CreditBuilding?#Credit?#SecurityBankUSA

Mortgage Tip Monday! Behind every smooth mortgage process is a team of experts making it happen! Our Loan Support Team is here to ensure everything runs seamlessly—from paperwork to processing. We’re the behind-the-scenes problem solvers, ready to answer questions and keep things moving. Having a knowledgeable team in your corner makes all the difference. Need help? We’ve got you covered! #HereforGood #mortgagebemidji #communitybanking #MortgageTipMonday #EqualHousingLender #MemberFDIC

Strong. Smart. Inspiring. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women on our Security Bank team. Their dedication and hard work make a difference every day—for our customers, our community, and each other. Here’s to the women who inspire us all! ?? #HereforGood #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInBanking #StrongerTogether #communitybanking #MemberFDIC

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! At Security Bank USA, our team is the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to serving our customers and community make all the difference. Today, we celebrate and thank each of our incredible employees for the hard work they put in every day! #HereforGood #bestteamever #jeansandgreens #EmployeeAppreciation #weloveourteam #MemberFDIC

It is not only Employee Appreciation Day today, but also the BIRTHDAY of one of our spectacular seasonal tellers, Kim Larson! Although Kim is not here in-house with us today, we would like to take the opportunity to send an appreciation shoutout & wish her a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY with all the trimmings! We hope today is sunny & bright, and as full of energy as she is, AND that her year ahead is filled with adventure, friendship and nothing but abundant joy. #Happybirthday #Hereforgood #alwaysupforagoodtime

Our fabulous teller, Natalie, is here with a tip for Wisdom Wednesday!?? She says: “Are you taking an upcoming trip or travelling for Spring Break? If so, let us know! Countries outside of the US and certain states with high fraud are automatically blocked on your debit card to protect you and your accounts.” Here’s a list of blocked locations: ? States: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, Washington ? All countries outside of the US If you plan to take your debit card on vacation with you to any of these locations, let us know so we can place a travel note on it?? #HereForGood #WisdomWednesday #CommunityBanking #MemberFDIC #Travel #Bemidji

HAPPY BIRTHDAY today to Greta Warner, one of our talented Real Estate Loan Support experts! Please take a moment to help us wish Greta a very special day where all her wildest dreams come true! We hope it is filled with an abundance of friends, family and FUN! Greta, our wishes are for nothing but the BEST in your new year! #happybirthday #hereforgood #winealittlelaughalot ??