Junior Achievement Teaches Financial Literacy
Podcast posted on: August 7, 2020
Stearns Bank is active in the Junior Achievement program, encouraging employees to volunteer in classrooms across Minnesota, Florida and Arizona.
Listen to the podcastChoosing a Franchise with the Right Fit
Podcast posted on: July 22, 2020
Douglas LaPointe was exploring his next business venture during a pandemic. He found Sharkey's Cuts For Kids was the perfect franchise opportunity for him.
Listen to the podcastDeveloper of Low-Income Housing Is Hands-On During COVID-19
Podcast posted on: July 1, 2020
Josh Latter of Huntley Witmer Development discusses his planning process and the future of low-income housing projects in the wake of COVID-19.
Listen to the podcastFranchise Owner Shares Perspective of Corporate Parent and Franchisee
Podcast posted on: June 24, 2020
Scott Putman is a corporate controller - and franchisee - for Wetzel's Pretzels. After working on an SBA loan with Stearns Bank, he received help on a PPP loan.
Listen to the podcastRestaurant Business Opens to New Guidelines, Eager Customers
Podcast posted on: June 18, 2020
The Letnes Restaurant Group rolled with the punches from COVID-19 restrictions. But the business emerged from that stressful time ready to open this summer.
Listen to the podcastClinic Reopens With Safety Measures, Strong Demand
Podcast posted on: May 20, 2020
Alliance Health & Dermatology closed for more than a month due to COVID-19. The clinic is reopening with safety measures in place for patients and clinicians.
Listen to the podcastConstruction Firm Sees Hopeful Future
Podcast posted on: May 11, 2020
Owners of a construction business discuss challenges of operating during the COVID-19 lockdown. As restrictions ease they are optimistic about the future.
Listen to the podcastBanking Relationship Steadies Chiropractic Clinic
Podcast posted on: May 1, 2020
Dr. Jeff Varner of Crossroads Chiropractic discusses the COVID-19 lockdown and working with Stearns Bank for the past 33 years as a small business owner.
Listen to the podcastMetals Business Adapts to Safety Measures, Cost Management
Podcast posted on: April 24, 2020
Jerry Goodwald of GEM-Ash Processing talks about adapting during the COVID lockdown and encourages small businesses to persevere during uncertain times.
Listen to the podcastSBA Loans, CARES Act and Government Aid During COVID
Podcast posted on: April 17, 2020
Stearns Bank SBA lenders Dylan Braun and Josh Villa discuss how small business owners are coping with Covid-19 and how government aid programs are helping.
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