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Our biggest reward is knowing that we played a role in a customer’s financial success. Maybe it’s a child opening their first savings account or, a small business that expanded operations. Whatever the victory, we’re always happy to hear your story.

Featured Stories

Timeworn Wood LLC

Timeworn Wood LLC

Jared & Amanda Groebner
Atwater, Minnesota

Jared and Amanda Groebner own and operate TimeWorn Wood, a custom woodworking company based in Atwater, Minnesota. With their team of woodworkers and craftsmen, the Groebners create dinner tables (and much more!) for the masses. Stearns Bank is proud to partner with TimeWorn Wood as they continue their creative evolution!

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Hardbower Tree Service

Hardbower Tree Service

Mitchell Hardbower
Boones Mill, Virginia

As Mitchell Hardbower and his dedicated team at Hardbower Tree Service strive to build and maintain the trust of their valued customers, Stearns Bank is delighted to serve as their trusted partner in providing equipment financing solutions to propel them toward next-level success.

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Hewes Family Movers

Hewes Family Movers

Bill Hewes
Griffin, Georgia

As Hewes Family Movers grows and new opportunities arise, Stearns Bank continues demonstrating its commitment to helping owner Bill Hewes finance equipment other banks wouldn't even consider.

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RE/MAX Excalibur

RE/MAX Excalibur

Howard Lein
Scottsdale, Arizona

As the owner of RE/MAX Excalibur, Howard Lein has built his success on strong, genuine relationships like the one formed with Stearns Bank.

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Big Frog Custom T-Shirts

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts

Tracey Carothers
Dunwoody, Georgia

Tracey Carothers was impressed by Stearns Bank’s reliable personal service and commitment to answering on the first ring as she worked with them to open her Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More location.

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Holdingford Mill

Holdingford Mill

Jeff and Sue Burg
Holdingford, Minnesota

Holdingford Mill owners Jeff and Sue Burg are glad to have that benefit as longtime customers of Stearns Bank’s Holdingford (Minnesota) branch.

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The Fish Bowl LLC

The Fish Bowl LLC

Andrejs Spalvins
Sarasota, Florida

Business banking has always been made easy for Andrejs Spalvins, the owner of The Fish Bowl, an aquarium cleaning business, thanks to Stearns Bank.

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Eye Care Associates Limited

Eye Care Associates Limited

Dr. Haniel Roby
Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Haniel Roby, who owns Eye Care Associates Limited in Chicago, has found an equipment financing partner for life in Stearns Bank.

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Got That Rental & Sales

Got That Rental & Sales

Scott Guay
Essex Junction, Vermont

Got That Rental & Sales owner Scott Guay felt like he was just a number when he worked on equipment financing with other lenders. Stearns Bank changed that.

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Entrepreneur Finds Comfort In Working With Stearns Bank

Entrepreneur Finds Comfort In Working With Stearns Bank

Shan Sultan
College Park, GA

To complete the renovation, Shan would need some financial assistance. After first going to his local bank in Georgia, he was referred to Stearns Bank for the construction financing.

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GEM-Ash Processing

GEM-Ash Processing

Jerry Goodwald
Rosemount, Minnesota

Jerry Goodwald began his relationship with Stearns Bank as an equipment financing customer. That quickly turned into a complete banking relationship because of how impressed he was with the employee-owners who continued to deliver timeliness and knowledge for his financing needs.

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Hawthorne Optometry

Hawthorne Optometry

Dr. John Maanum
Hawthorne, California

Dr. John Maanum and his staff have helped Hawthorne Optometry get by during the COVID-19 pandemic by limiting patient visits and following CDC guidelines.

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Revived Iron Auto Repair

Revived Iron Auto Repair

Dallas Nestvold
Stacy, Minnesota

Small-town life suited Dallas Nestvold when he decided to start Revived Iron Auto Repair in Stacy, Minnesota. A small-town approach to business loans from Stearns Bank also met his needs when he was looking for an SBA loan.

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Hendren Construction

Hendren Construction

Darren and Sarah Hendren
Salem, Oregon

Darren and Sarah Hendren, owners of a commercial construction business in Salem, Oregon, discuss challenges of operating during the COVID-19 lockdown. As the economy opens up and restrictions ease, they are optimistic about future prospects.

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The Baby Connection Inc.

The Baby Connection Inc.

Billie Jo Estel
Roseville, California

An equipment financing relationship with Stearns Bank has turned into much more for the owner of a business that provides state-of-the-art imaging for expectant parents.

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Central Marine Service

Central Marine Service

Kim and Steve Kildahl
Sarasota, Florida

Kim and Steve Kildahl, owners of Central Marine in Sarasota, Florida, value the personal service and attention they receive from Stearns Bank.

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Hansen & Company Woodworks

Hansen & Company Woodworks

Adam Hansen
St. Joseph, MN

- A meeting at a woodworking trade show led to the beginning of an equipment financing relationship between Hansen & Company Woodworks and Stearns Bank.

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Waters Excavation

Waters Excavation

Matt Waters
Vermont

When Waters Excavation needs a piece of equipment to get a job done, owner Matt Waters knows where to turn.

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Summerhill Apartments

Summerhill Apartments

Stewart Boyd and Gerald Fritts
St. George, UT

With David delivering for them when it counted, Stewart and Gerald plan on looking for more commercial financing with Stearns Bank on future projects.

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Heinz Family Chiropractic

Heinz Family Chiropractic

Dr. Melissa Heinz
Alexandria, MN

After working with Erchonia, she was referred to Stearns Bank for her financing needs. Right away, Dr. Heinz noticed how convenient working with Stearns was.

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Bacci & Glinn Physical Therapy

Bacci & Glinn Physical Therapy

Dr. Robert Bacci
Visalia, CA

“We’ve been back four times since the initial deal,” he said. “It’s such an easy financing process with Stearns Bank. They are extremely responsive and the paperwork process is a breeze. We’ve never had a glitch."

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Reliable Premium Management

Reliable Premium Management

Jim Urseth
Waite Park, MN

Jim Urseth is the president of Reliable Premium Management Waite Park, Minnesota. In Jim's view, a small business needs to work with a small business bank. That's why his relationship with Stearns Bank works perfectly for him.

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Spartan Construction & Tree Service

Spartan Construction & Tree Service

Jason Miller
Henrico, Virginia

Jason Miller needed to rework his finances. Luckily, he found Stearns Bank to help his business, Spartan Construction & Tree Service, into a better situation that suited his needs.

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Visual Eyes

Visual Eyes

Dr. Aaron Evans
Delray Beach, FL

Dr. Evans has worked with Stearns Bank for his equipment financing needs since 2008 and needed several new pieces of equipment for his new location in Delray Beach, Florida.

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Mid-America Vision Center

Mid-America Vision Center

Dr. Andrea Steele-Baumann
Hebron, NE

Dr. Steele-Baumann was looking for a new lane of equipment, refractor, visual field and fundus camera for her recent purchase of Mid-American Vision Centers in Hebron.

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4 Points Management Agency

4 Points Management Agency

Bryan Gonzales
San Marco, CA

To help ease Bryan into his new purchase, he received a customized payment structure from Stearns Bank. His payments were cut in half for the first three months of ownership.

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Alliance Property Group

Alliance Property Group

Danielle Bennett
Los Angeles

Danielle appreciated that Stearns Bank came up with ideas and solutions to issues. She valued the bank's responsiveness and “pro-closing” approach.

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Cullum Homes

Cullum Homes

Rod and Kim Cullum
Scottsdale, Arizona

A large commercial real estate project in Scottsdale (Arizona) - Ascent at the Phoenician - was able to get under way in 2021 thanks to the passion of Cullum Homes and the diligence of Stearns Bank. Learn about their relationship and the excitement around what the project will bring to the community when its completed.

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Steinhart’s Farm Services

Steinhart’s Farm Services

Tony Steinhart
Platteville, WI

Tony Steinhart found the right financial relationship for his business when he started working with Stearns Bank in 2000.

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Bella Asset Management

Bella Asset Management

David Lagat
Richland Hills, TX

Stearns Bank is David Lagat’s secret weapon. At least that’s how he refers to it.

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How A Stearns Financing Relationship Turned Into a Friendship

How A Stearns Financing Relationship Turned Into a Friendship

Mike and DeNae Hiltner
Waite Park, MN

The Hiltners were starting a Great Harvest Bread Co. store and were looking to purchase land to start the business in the St. Cloud (Minnesota) area. Initially, finding financing wasn’t easy for them.

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Wise Water Works

Wise Water Works

Stephen Wise
Sarasota, Florida

Stephen Wise started Wise Water Works in 2015 and needed an SBA loan to complete his dream of being a small business owner.

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Mobile Veterinarian Teams Up With Stearns Bank For Equipment Financing

Mobile Veterinarian Teams Up With Stearns Bank For Equipment Financing

Dr. Kathy Baker and D.J. Baker
Atlanta, GA

When D.J. Baker and his wife, Dr. Kathy Baker, were starting Lucy’s Veterinary Care from the ground floor in 2017, the option of a three-month, no-payment window while they built up their client base was a no-brainer.

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Texas Optometrist Relies On Stearns Bank For Quick Equipment Financing

Texas Optometrist Relies On Stearns Bank For Quick Equipment Financing

Dr. Bryan Frazier
Tyler and Jacksonville, TX

Dr. Frazier recently financed his latest lane of equipment with Stearns Bank for his Jacksonville office.

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Military Veteran Finds Success With Small Business Ownership

Military Veteran Finds Success With Small Business Ownership

David Therrell
Sanford, NC

David and his two partners found the business they wanted to purchase – Atlantic Auto & Tire in Sanford, North Carolina. David and his partners worked with a business broker, who introduced them to Stearns Bank.

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Central Minnesota Dentists Form Strong Bond With Stearns Bank

Central Minnesota Dentists Form Strong Bond With Stearns Bank

Dr. John Collier and Dr. David Collier
St. Cloud, MN

Dr. John Collier and his son, Dr. David Collier, have run K.O.A.L.A. Dental Care together since 2001. When they’ve needed SBA loans to help with their expansion plans, they have turned to Stearns Bank for assistance.

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Ag Family Finds Personal Customer Service At Stearns Bank

Ag Family Finds Personal Customer Service At Stearns Bank

Bob, Jolene, Brenden Schyma
Rice, MN

Whether you’re a dairy farmer, or you run a farmer’s market, it’s a risky business that requires the right financial support and relationship.

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