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December Anniversaries

Happy Work-A-Versary Carissa, Jennifer, Cathy, Molly, Ed, Robert, and Ashly! We appreciate all you do!

 

Goalsetter & Jordan Contest Winner

Congratulations Rollie on winning our Goalsetter & Jordan Giveaway last month and scoring a fresh new pair of kicks! Even if you missed the giveaway, you can still sign up for Goalsetter anytime with a Solutions Bank checking account. Visit solutions.bank/goalsetter to learn more.

 

RAMP Luncheon 100 Women Who Care

We’re proud of our very own Mary Kaufman, who accepted an award last month alongside members of 100 Women Who Care of Stephenson County at the recent RAMP luncheon! These amazing women work together to raise $40,000 each year for local nonprofits, helping to make a real difference in our community.

 

2025 United Way Chili Cookoff

Our United Way 2025 Chili Cook-Off was a souper success! Congratulations to the winners from our Freeport, Durand, and Forreston branches, and thank you to everyone who cooked, tasted, and gave in support of United Way!

 

Betty & Faith Retirement Open House

December 5th, we celebrated Betty's and Faith's retirements at our Durand branch with an open house. We appreciate their years of dedication to Solutions Bank and wish them well in their next chapter.

 

Crime Stoppers Shop with a Cop

We were proud to partner with Crime Stoppers to gift 50 $100 cards per school for “Shop with a Cop or Fireman.” Our Poplar Grove team loved being part of such a meaningful tradition that brings joy and support to local kids.

 

Hometown Christmas Lights Parade

We loved being part of the Hometown Christmas Lights Parade! We were excited to sponsor Santa again this year, and big thanks to Dave Gallano for the standout trailer and sign that made our float unforgettable.


 

Leadership Promotion Update

Big news at Solutions Bank! We’re excited to announce leadership changes that strengthen our future while honoring the expertise within our team:

✨ Monica Sandell – Internal Audit Director
✨ Ashley Deuth – Executive Corporate Administrator & Corporate Secretary
✨ Ryan Martz – President & Director
✨ Betsy Johnson – Chairman & CEO

Read the full blog post to learn more: Solutions Bank Welcomes Changes in Leadership to Guide Our Future | Solutions

 

Fraud Edu - The Grandparent Scam

Beware the Grandparent Scam

Scammers pose as a grandchild in trouble or claim to be their lawyer or a police officer, and beg you to wire money for bail, legal fees, or hospital bills.


Don’t fall for it. It’s a con designed to play on your emotions and steal your hard-earned savings.

To learn more about fraud and how to protect yourself from scams, visit solutions.bank/tools/security-center.

 

Fraud Edu - Fraud Losses

More people are losing money to scams: in 2024, 38% of fraud reports showed financial loss, compared to 27% in 2023.

Knowledge is power—don’t let scammers win.

Solutions Bank offers free fraud education presentations in our communities. Stop in, give us a call, or request one here: solutions.bank/about-us/contact-connect.

 

Upcoming Holiday Closures

Wednesday, December 24 2025: Closing at Noon - Christmas Eve Day
Thursday, December 25 2025: Closed - Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 31 2025: Closing at Noon – New Year’s Eve Day
Thursday, January 1, 2025: Closed – New Year’s Day

As always, 24/7 banking is available anytime, anywhere through our mobile app, online banking, and ATM’s. solutions.bank.