Current Employees Recognized for Educational Accomplishments Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized, fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, is pleased to announce that Chris Walters recently joined its team as the Midwest manager of advisory and business development. Additionally, Savant today shared that two of its current employees, Grant Moore and Bradley Stewart, have been recognized for their educational achievements. Walters is a member of the … Read More
First National Bank and Trust Raises Money for Caritas
Beloit, WI, December 23, 2019 – The holidays were made just a little brighter for Caritas Community Resource Center this holiday season. First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) raised $634 for the nonprofit organization as part of the annual Holidazzle event in downtown Beloit. “For the past several years, we’ve hosted artists and craftspeople at our downtown branch during the Holidazzle event,” said … Read More
Wendy’s Ribbon Cutting
On Thursday December 12th, the Stateline Chamber held a ribbon cutting for the new Wendy’s location in Roscoe. This new Wendy’s is connected to the Thorntons off of I90 and is the first to have this partnership. This is the 35th franchise under the current owner and the first of them to also offer breakfast. “By the end of February … Read More
Hassan Jamal Joins First National Bank and Trust as Information Security Officer
First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Hassan Jamal has joined the bank as the Information Security Officer. In this role, Hassan is responsible for developing and implementing an information security and information technology (IT) risk management program and will assist with overall business technology planning. He will work with FNBT’s business units to assess risk, enhance … Read More
Beloit Financial Institutions Lend $1 Million to Support Homeownership
Beloit area financial institutions are stepping up to support homeownership in a big way. With First National Bank and Trust as the lead, six area financial institutions have created a $1 million credit facility that will allow Acts Lending to finance the purchase and rehab of distressed homes for families with barriers to homeownership. Acts Housing has supported more than 2,600 families … Read More
FNBT Announces Promotion of Two Branch Manager
First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the promotion of two branch managers. Amanda McMahon has been promoted to assistant vice president and branch manager of FNBT’s Beloit-Madison Road office located at 1795 Madison Road. McMahon originally joined FNBT in 2010 as a teller services supervisor at the bank’s Roscoe branch and later worked as a personal banker at the … Read More
Savant’s Ryan Monette Named to the 40 Leaders Under Forty Class of 2019
Recognized as an outstanding leader and mentor in the Stateline community Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized, fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, today announced that Financial Advisor Ryan Monette has been named one of the region’s “40 Leaders Under Forty” by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce. Monette was recognized for his leadership and mentorship within Savant and the Stateline community. Monette … Read More
Stateline Chamber Members Standing Out
Recently two organizations had award ceremonies at which a number of Stateline Chamber Members were honored. The Rockford Chamber of Commerce celebrated 40 Leaders Under 40. A reception was held on November 7th with over 300 in attendance. According to their website, “40 Under Forty recipients have distinguished themselves in their professional field or organization, are engaged citizens, and … Read More
Local Business Leader Represents Wisconsin Bankers in Washington DC
First National Bank President, David McCoy joined delegation of 11 bankers to discuss local issues The Wisconsin Bankers Association and 11 Wisconsin bankers recently traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with senior staff at four regulatory agencies. David McCoy, President of First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, was one of the representatives that met with the Federal Housing … Read More
FITCH RATINGS UPGRADES BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM TO ‘A’ AND ASSIGNS ‘A’ TO SER 2020 BONDS’ OUTLOOK TO STABLE
Beloit Health System has once again been upgraded for the second time in 18 months as Fitch Ratings credit rating agency has assigned an ‘A’ rating to Beloit Health System’s revenue issued by Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority. Evaluated annually by Fitch, the health system was also recognized as having a positive fiscal outlook for the future. The … Read More