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After more than 40 years in banking, Greg R. Raymo is retiring as CEO of First State Bank Southwest. 🎉 Greg’s unwavering commitment to the bank’s growth and the success of its customers has made an incredible impact on his community and the industry. While Greg steps down as CEO, his leadership journey continues. He will remain a director on the board at First State Bank Southwest, and he continues to serve as BankIn’s Chair-Elect. We look forward to his continued commitment to the community banking industry through his engagement in the association. Congratulations, Greg, on a well-deserved retirement, and thank you for your dedication to community banking! 🥂 #RetirementAnnouncement #CommunityBanking #BankLocal #BankInMN

Staying ahead in compliance has never been more critical for community banks. The 2025 BankIn Compliance Forum is your opportunity to gain: ➡️ Expert Insights: Learn from compliance expert Tory Haggerty CRCM, CAFP, CCBCO, CBAP, GROL, FLE. ➡️ Peer Connections: Collaborate and network with fellow professionals. ➡️ Tailored Learning: Discuss topics that matter most to your bank in small, focused groups. With three annual sessions offered in-person (Alexandria, Bloomington, Mankato) & virtually, this professionally facilitated program is designed for compliance professionals at BankIn member banks navigating today’s toughest challenges. 📅 Add these dates to your 2025 calendar, and join a community dedicated to helping you succeed in an ever-changing regulatory landscape. Register: https://lnkd.in/gzNAjeuy #BankInComplianceForum #Compliance #CommunityBanking #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProfDev #BankLocal #BankInMN

2024 saw another successful round of BankIn Minnesota’s Bank Member Networks – a space for community bankers to connect, share ideas, & navigate challenges together. 🤝 Attendees engaged in thoughtful discussions and gained valuable insights from expert presenters across 8️⃣ unique networks: Ag, CEO, CCO, CFO, HR, Lender, Marketing, & Technology. 👉 The best part? These moments of collaboration & shared learning were created by community bankers, for community bankers. Thank you to everyone who made 2024 such a meaningful year for our Networks. We’re excited to see what 2025 has in store! #CommunityBanking #Collaboration #Community #Networking #PeerDiscussion #PeerLearning #YearInReview #BankLocal #BankInMN

🎥 LEAD Conference attendees, remember this? In October, Joel Spoonheim had us all shaking out stress—literally—with this shake-it-out technique. A fun moment with a valuable lesson: even small actions can help reset your focus and manage stress. 🔍 For those who joined us, what other takeaways have stuck with you, and how are you using them to get through the busy holiday season? #StressManagement #LeadershipTips #MondayMood #CommunityBanking #BankLocal #BankInMN

Patti, Bailey, and Karina took a moment to reminisce about the BankIn Convention in Duluth with the Visit Duluth photo wall at Associations North's Winter Celebration! 📷🥂❄️ Such a fun afternoon reconnecting with other association professionals and partners who help us better serve our own members! 💛 #Associations #Networking #Connection #BankLocal #BankInMN

I am fortunate to have dedicated leaders to support the work we do at BankIn Minnesota. I spent this week in Washington DC with Tiffany Baer Paine and Greg R. Raymo doing some valuable leadership development work with ICBA and then we spent a very productive day on Capitol Hill telling the important story of community banks in Minnesota. What an honor to have a chance to do this work! And yes - we did make a difference!! Showing up will always matter!

🛑 Watch out for holiday scams! 🛑 During this time of giving (& shopping), be on the lookout for common scams trying to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers. ⏩ Keep your money safe: 🔹 Set up alerts with your bank to monitor your account activity. 🔹 Only buy gift cards from trusted retailers. Inspect the packaging to ensure it hasn’t been tampered with. If you’re buying a card in-store, avoid those with exposed codes or packaging that looks damaged. 🔹 Never share gift card numbers or PINs. Once shared, the money is nearly impossible to recover. 🔹 If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. When in doubt, err on the side of caution. Your community bank is here to be your partner in anti-crime – reach out to them immediately if you notice anything suspicious! They're here to help. #HolidayShopping #HolidaySafety #Scams #StaySecure #ShopLocal #BankLocal #BankInMN

Support your local businesses – shop local tomorrow! 🎁 #SupportLocal #ShopLocal #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSaturday #HolidayShopping #CommunityBanks #DedicatedToCommunity #BankLocal #BankInMN

Don't forget to support your local businesses this holiday season – especially on Small Business Saturday! 🛍️ Community banks proudly support local businesses year round. Beyond providing loans and other financial services, many frequent their local businesses for meals, team-building, and more! 📷 Thank you to Falcon National Bank & Key Community Bank for sharing just a couple of examples. #SupportLocal #ShopLocal #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSaturday #HolidayShopping #CommunityBanks #DedicatedToCommunity #BankLocal #BankInMN

Community banks are #HIRING! 🔎 Find fulfilling jobs supporting your community at Minnesota.Bank/Jobs. #JobsInMinnesota #MinnesotaJobs #BankingJobs #FinanceJobsInMinnesota #CommunityBanking #BankLocal #BankInMN