Fort Atkinson, WI – April is Community Banking Month and PremierBank will be hosting several events and activities throughout the month across the communities they serve, including Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties.

Community Banking Month is historically a time when locally owned banks across the nation commemorate their independent spirit and unwavering commitment to helping consumers and small businesses achieve their financial goals.

Since its inception over 160 years ago, PremierBank has remained a locally owned community bank that prides itself on building strong relationships with the businesses and residents it serves and continues to give back through local sponsorships, donations, and volunteering.

“Independent community banks like ours offer safe, sound, and secure banking options for the residents and businesses we serve,” Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Kathy Rolfs said. “Funding more than 60 percent of all small businesses in the United States and more than 80 percent of agriculture loans, local banks collectively contribute tax dollars that help maintain local municipalities and keep our local neighborhoods viable and vibrant. We enjoy participating in Community Banking Month every year to raise awareness about the importance of banking locally.”

Besides funding small businesses, entrepreneurs, and local startups, community banks have over 50,000 locations across the nation employing nearly 700,000 Americans.

In recognition of 2024 Community Banking Month, PremierBank invites the public to the following:

FREE Community Shred Event – Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to Noon at PremierBank’s Fort Atkinson location, 70 North Main Street. (Three box limit.)

Red Cross Blood Drive – In partnership with the American Red Cross and Realty Executive Premier, PremierBank Janesville will host a blood drive in the Community Room, located at 1400 Black Ridge Road, on Wednesday, April 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, sign up online at RedCrossBlood.org with sponsor code ‘PremierBankWI’, or call 1-800-733-2767. Walk-ins are also welcomed.

Food Bank Donations – Non-perishable food items will be collected in the lobby at each PremierBank location. Donations will be accepted at any banking location. For a list of locations visit: BankwithPremier.com/Locations-and-Hours.

Library Story Hours – Bankers will read a book about financial literacy at local library story times. The public is invited to these free readings.

Additionally, PremierBank will also take part in Family Finance Night on Monday, April 29 at the Jefferson Middle School, International Children’s Day on Saturday, April 27 at Lincoln Elementary School in Whitewater, and Dia del Niño (Day of the Children) on Sunday, April 28 in Janesville (contact the Rock County YWCA for event location and time).

For the full list of events and activities that PremierBank has planned this year, please visit https://bankwithpremier.com/community-banking-month-april-2024.

PremierBank welcomes all community members to learn more about the benefits of banking locally and join the month-long celebration.

About PremierBank

PremierBank was established over 160 years ago in 1863 and remains a locally owned community bank that prides itself on building strong partnerships with the businesses and residents in Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties. PremierBank is committed to serving its customers with personalized service and convenient financial products as a trusted financial partner. With $537 million in assets, PremierBank has nine convenient office locations in Fort Atkinson, Janesville, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Sullivan, and Whitewater, including a full-service Wealth Management division. For more information, visit www.bankwithpremier.com.