We are excited to present 8 Awards to local businesses and individuals at our annual Awards Gala. The formal dinner and awards ceremony is set for February 1st in the beautiful Pavilion @ Orchard Ridge Farms. Aligned with our mission to support and grow local business and quality of life, we’re honored to recognize excellence in the Stateline year after … Read More
Kim Hansen Joins FNBT
Beloit, WI, November 24, 2023 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to welcome Kim Hansen as Branch Manager of the Elkhorn branch location. With four decades of banking experience, Kim joins FNBT with a wealth of knowledge and a strong educational foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has graduated from both the Commercial Lending … Read More
Beloit Memorial Hospital Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
(BELOIT, WI) November 8, 2023 – Beloit Memorial Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Beloit Memorial Hospital was the only hospital to receive the “A” rating in South Central Wisconsin and North Central Illinois. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” … Read More
FNBT Welcomes Two New Members to its Credit Services Team
Beloit, WI, November 21, 2023 –First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its credit services team, Kerry Fox and Dan Kennedy. Kerry Fox, who joined FNBT in September 2023 as Vice President and Credit Manager, brings over 25 years of financial services expertise to her new role. Her responsibilities include overseeing credit … Read More
New Board President & VP
Familiar faces on the Board of Directors have taken on some new responsibility. We are excited to welcome George Pleshkewych and Jenny Sarabia Jones as our newest President and VP. They have been working behind the scenes for the Chamber for years, and are excited to take on these new roles. George, a Mortgage Originator for Planet Home Lending, has … Read More
The First Chamber Games Event Winner
On June 6th, teams came together for some intense outdoor field day competition. The first meeting of these teams proved to be the clash of the Titans we all expected and everyone brought their A-team. The competitions were: an egg race, potato sack race, relay race, water ballon toss, cup-by-cup, and tug of war. At the end of the day … Read More
Celebrating Excellence – the 2021 Chamber Awards
Our 2021 Chamber Awards recipients are just a few examples of the excellence in our community. It’s our honor to present these awards each year. Although this year’s event was very different from previous years, it was still great to be able to recognize everyone. Shoutout to our Presenting Sponsor, RyCOM Creative for helping make it all happen. We have … Read More
Reich Chiropractic Ribbon Cutting
On Saturday, February 6th Reich Chiropractic Clinic held their Grand Reopening and it was our pleasure to be there for a ribbon cutting. Clients, friends, family, well-wishers, and Dr. Jillian’s rugby team all turned up to show support for this legacy business. Dr. Jillian is a 3rd generation Chiropractor in her family. The current office was once operated by her … Read More
Verna Neal Joins FNBT as Loan Services Manager and Officer
Beloit, WI, November 9, 2020 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Verna Neal has joined the bank as loan services manager and officer. Verna Neal came to the FNBT family in August with 40 years of banking experience in loan processing and operations. In her role as loan services manager and officer, Neal is responsible for quality … Read More
THINK BEYOND at ENTRECON® 2020.
THINK BEYOND at ENTRECON® 2020. Building a Better, Brighter Future Together. The business landscape is changing faster than ever. Never before has it been so important to THINK BEYOND the now. Every year typically has some defining moments. 2020 will forever be seen as the year everything changed — and it’s forced everyone to live life and work differently. With … Read More