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Community State Bank AVP- Ag Lender, Rachael Crane sits down with Transitional Living Center (TLC) Executive Director, Cristen Chaffee to talk a bit about what TLC does for the Burlington community, their recent campaign and also what motivates her to be a part of TLC. 

For this special podcast CSB AVP-Ag Lender Rachael Crane sits down with WIN Media Inc. President and Burlington community advocate,  Shad Branen. Shad is heavily involved in many different events and businesses within the Burlington community such as the Plaza 4 Theater. Shad has also helped organize events such as Spooky City and now he is ready to take on another fun and exciting adventure in Lake Geneva. Listen to this special CSB podcast to find out about Shad's plans for the old Schuette Daniels Furniture store and also about his most recent project in Lake Geneva.

Back in January 2015 a few Waterford FFA Students decided to restore a 1940 John Deere Styled B tractor.  Over 600 hours of time and hard work went into restoring the tractor that would soon be raffled off as a prize to a very lucky person. For this special podcast Senior Vice President David Moyer sits down to talk with FFA students, Justin Ehrhart and Brett Waldron. They discuss all of the hard work, time and effort that went in to restoring the 1940's tractor. More information can also be found at www.meetpopper.com.  

Buying your first home can come with an abundance of questions! In our latest podcast, CSB Mortgage Lender, Kim Terpstra sits down to answer your questions and to prepare you for the experience of buying your first home. 

In this special Veterans Day podcast from CSBroadcast, Community State Bank Vice President, Dave Moyer, sits down with Union Grove, WI resident Rodney Overson, to talk about his service in World War II.  Rodney reveals how it felt to be so far away from home, what it was like to make the dangerous trip across the Atlantic and what compelled him to serve in the Merchant Marine.

Back in the 1950s Downtown Union Grove was flourishing with a variety of businesses such as a bakery, men’s and women’s clothing stores, and much more. Among those shops stood Hauper Pharmacy. A place where pharmacist, Bernie Backus said, “felt like home”.  For this CSB podcast Bank President, Scott Huedepohl sits down with longtime Union Grove resident Bernie Backus to discuss the rich history of Union Grove, Wisconsin.

Eleven years ago Edna Lowe created a Union Grove tradition known as The Great Pumpkin Fest. Today the annual event is attended by thousands and has evolved into what is now known as The Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest.  In our latest podcast, CSB Marketing Director Greg Wall has a conversation with the original creator, Edna Lowe.  Greg and Edna talk about history behind the event and what we can look forward to this year! The Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest will be held at the Racine County Fair Grounds on October 24th and 25th! For more details visit www.pumpkinchuckin.com.  

The United Way of Racine County Annual Fundraising Campaign is under way. In our latest podcast, CSB President and United Way of Racine County Board Member, Scott Huedepohl, has a conversation with Rodney Prunty, President of the United Way of Racine County.  Mr. Prunty discusses the United Way's ongoing fundraising campaign and the important role the organization plays in our communities.

The 2015 Kenosha County Fair is right around the corner. In our latest podcast, AVP - Ag Lender Rachael Crane has a conversation with Fair Manager of the Kenosha County Fair, Denise Zirbel.  Rachael and Denise talk about what's new for this year's Fair, some of the main attractions, animals and more!   

The 2015 Waterford Balloon Festival takes flight on July 17th - 19th.To find out all of the important details about the 2015 Waterford Balloon Festival, check out our latest podcast.  Waterford Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Katy Engels sits down with CSBroadcast Host and CSB Marketing Director, Greg Wall to discuss what's new at this year's festival.  There's a full weekend of events and activities starting on Friday, July 17th.

The 2015 Racine County Fair is right around the corner. In our latest podcast, CSB Marketing Director Greg Wall has a conversation with the President of the Racine County Fair Board, Scott Gunderson.  Greg and Scott talk about what's new for this year's Fair, some of the main attractions, and of course, the best things to eat.  

Over 500 area students experience Community State Bank's award winning financial literacy program "MyLIFE". In our latest podcast, CSB Communication Coordinator Ellie Heigl, speaks with graduating Union Grove High School Senior, Becca Jorgensen about MyLIFE  (My Local Interactive Financial Education).  Ellie and Becca discuss the recent success of Community State Bank's comprehensive financial literacy program, and talk about the impact it has on area students.

Shepherds MinistriesIn our first Community Focus podcast CSB President Scott Huedepohl interviews Dr. William J. Amstutz, President of Shepherds Ministries.  Dr. Amstutz discusses what led him to Shepherds, their mission, their commitment to education, and the role that his institution plays in the community.

Community Banker Receives State & Local Recognition Community State Bank’s VP & Commercial Lending Officer Neil Buchanan was recently recognized for his commitment to volunteering, mentoring and leadership throughout Racine and Kenosha County. In this podcast Neil sits down with CSBroadcast host Greg Wall to discuss the award, and his passion for serving the community.

Celebrating 40 Years of Community BankingCommunity State Bank VP & Commercial Loan Officer Rick Fettes recently announced his retirement after nearly 40 years of community banking and service.  In this podcast CSB President Scott Huedepohl sits down with Rick to talk about his time at the bank, how banking has changed, and what Rick's plans are in retirement.

Retail Data Breaches - What you need to know... Assistant Vice President & Electronic Banking Officer Charles Daul recently sat down to talk with us about retail data breaches. He explained what a data breach is, how CSB protects its customers, and pro-active tips consumers can use to help fight back against fraud.

Municipal Leasing Advantages
Recently, Community State Bank President Scott Huedepohl sat down with Richard Homan of Bankers Equipment Leasing to discuss the advantages of Municipal Leasing. Leasing options have become a unique alternative financing source for municipal entities like towns, villages, school districts, fire and rescue squads, and police departments. This short discussion (about 15 minutes) will cover:How to stretch your operating budget for your “essential use” equipment. Strategies to obtain most attractive finance rates/terms. Strategies for simplifying the financing process (understanding all the options).