Bank of Sun Prairie Awarded Best Financial Institution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2023

Contact: Jimmy Kauffman, President and CEO,
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bank of Sun Prairie
608.837.4511 ● jimmy.kauffman@bankofsunprairie.com
www.bankofsunprairie.com

Bank of Sun Prairie Awarded Best Financial Institution
125-Year Community Bank Assumes Title of Best Financial Institution

Sun Prairie, Wis.— Bank of Sun Prairie won Best Financial Institution in the 2023 Best of Sun Prairie Awards conducted by the Sun Prairie Star. Bank of Sun Prairie offers personal and business banking, mortgage, and wealth management services with more than 100 employees at its five branch locations with its newest housed at Sun Prairie West High School.

Bank of Sun Prairie is the only financial institution headquartered in Sun Prairie and its dedication to area nonprofits and community organizations is unmatched. Last year, the bank’s employees volunteered 4,200 hours and Bank of Sun Prairie supported more than 100 organizations through sponsorships and contributions. The bank’s strong commitment to financial education through their Financial Fitness Center offering 52 digital courses via their website and 17 workshops for schools, businesses and nonprofits continues to grow.

“Thank you for recognizing Bank of Sun Prairie and our colleagues. It is an honor to work in this amazing community, and we promise to continue our high level of service and dedication to the communities we serve.” shared Jimmy Kauffman, Bank of Sun Prairie’s president and CEO.

Bank of Sun Prairie is a locally owned, full-service community bank with $710 million in assets and five branches in Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove, Wis. Its mission is to be trusted advisor for families, businesses and communities offering a complete range of services, while delivering fair returns for stockholders. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender.

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One Community Bank: Chris Anderson Promoted to Assistant Vice President Mortgage Loan Officer

August 25, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank

Chris Anderson Promoted to Assistant Vice President Mortgage Loan Officer

(August 2023) – One Community Bank is proud to announce the recent promotion of Chris Anderson to Assistant Vice President Mortgage Loan Officer at its Middleton location!

“Chris is an incredible team member and has done an excellent job assisting with the launch of our Middleton location. He puts his clients first and is always volunteering in the Middleton community. In his new role he will be serving clients both in the Middleton and the McFarland communities,” said Brian O’Handley, SVP Head of Mortgage and Consumer Lending.

Chris has worked in the mortgage industry for over 10 years and at One Community Bank for 3 of those years. At OCB he has spent his career developing and growing client relationships in the Middleton community.

“I enjoy helping clients successfully close on a home, this has been especially rewarding in the current real estate environment. I also love having supportive colleagues and being a part of the Mortgage and Middleton teams at OCB,” said Chris.

Chris is passionate about giving back to his community. He enjoys volunteering at WayForward Resources in Middleton and participating in Middleton Chamber of Commerce events. He also volunteers as a mentor at Blackhawk Church with his wife and son.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys a plethora of hobbies including cooking, baking, reading, playing musical instruments, hiking, and kayaking. Most of all he enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

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One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally owned bank has 10 bank locations and $1.9 billion in assets. It provides both personal and business banking solutions, with an intense focus on serving clients, supporting colleagues, and investing in its communities. Five years in a row named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, and Grand Marsh. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Chris Anderson NMLS #1979988. OCB NMLS #4106989.

Second Harvest’s Farm To Foodbank Initiative Receives $50,000 From Compeer Financial

MADISON, WI, August 25, 2023 – Officials from Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and Compeer Financial announced today that the Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America is providing $50,000 to support the purchase of produce, dairy, eggs, and more from local farmers and food producers and distribution of the product to families struggling with hunger through Second Harvest’s Farm to Foodbank initiative. 

“Everyone deserves access to the food that makes them feel part of the community,” said Michelle Orge, president & CEO of Second Harvest Foodbank. “Local, fresh produce should not be out of reach for anyone, and thanks to tremendous support from many different sources including organizations like Compeer Financial we’re able to put nourishing food on the tables of those facing hunger in our community while supporting our local economies at the same time.” 

The goals of Farm to Foodbank are simple: 

• Provide more nutritious food to those facing hunger in southwestern Wisconsin 
• Support local farmers and food producers 
• Invest in the local economy 

Launched by Federal pandemic-relief funds allocated by Dane County, Farm to Foodbank has provided tens of millions of pounds of locally sourced food into our community. Working with over 55 local farmers and food producers throughout southwestern Wisconsin, in 2022 alone the initiative helped provide 3.8 million meals and generate more than $12 million in local economic activity. 

The $50,000 from Compeer was allocated through Compeer’s MORE for Agriculture grant which, now it its fifth year, supports innovative programs that encompass four qualities: 

• Mission: Aligns with the mission of Compeer Financial, enriches agriculture and rural communities 
• Opportunity: Provides a new opportunity for clients or future clients, fills a known void in agricultural and rural markets, is a new and innovative project 
• Replication: Can be replicated by others to serve different geographic areas, with the ability for future collaboration 
• Evolution: Evolves over time to create a better future for agriculture and rural America 

As part of the grant process, the Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America Trustees asked Compeer team members to identify programs and projects they believe create MORE for agriculture. In all, nearly $900,000 has been awarded to 20 organizations since 2019. 

“It is an honor to join forces with these groups that are truly creating positive changes in their communities through groundbreaking projects,” said Karen Schieler, senior corporate giving specialist at Compeer Financial. “The recipients of the MORE for Agriculture grants are trailblazers and creative thinkers in the field of food and agriculture. Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin exemplifies this. We hope projects and programs like this will motivate others to contribute further toward ending hunger.” 

The grant comes at a critical time for Second Harvest and its network of partner food providers like food pantries, meal sites, and shelters. In fiscal year 2023 – July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 – Second Harvest distributed 22.7 million pounds of food, more than any other fiscal year in its history. Recently, many of the food providers in the network have reported a 30%, 40%, and even 100% increase in the number of people seeking support. 

Rebel Scrum: Scrum Day Event Coming September 14

Don’t miss out on the Scrum Day event coming to Madison, Wisconsin, on September 14, 2023.  This isn’t your same old conference. Scrum is a team sport, so this conference has something for Scrum Masters, Executives, Product Owners, Developers and those who are just curious about Scrum.

• Morning keynote is a series of guided discussions designed to help make new connections while advancing your practice
• Lunch keynote is Scrum.org CEO Dave West, who will be speaking to developing individuals for successful Agile teams

Break-out sessions include topics for Executives, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and Developers from thought leaders in Scrum.

Learn more at: https://www.scrumday.org/

Crisp & Green Grand Opening!