Farmers Fight Through Market Uncertainty
Podcast posted on: June 30, 2021
Stearns Bank equipment financing experts Craig Kern, Stan Harvey and Chuck Parker survey the 2021 landscape of agricultural equipment.
Listen to the podcastSuccession Planning For Small Business: How Your Bank Can Help
Podcast posted on: March 29, 2021
Stearns Bank VP Josh Villa discusses how how to develop a plan to buy or sell a business. A bank and trusted lender can be invaluable resources.
Listen to the podcastRobotics Firm Banks on Innovation
Podcast posted on: February 24, 2021
Dave Neville is president of Infinity Robotics LLC in Savage, MN. Learn more about his business and how Stearns Bank delivered for him in a time of need.
Listen to the podcastWoodworking Firm Adapts to Market Changes
Podcast posted on: November 30, 2020
Nicole Kenefic has succeeded in the male-dominated woodworking industry and adapted to changes brought on by the pandemic.
Listen to the podcastFranchise Owner, Operator Meets Challenges From Both Sides
Podcast posted on: November 2, 2020
Wetzel’s Pretzels corporate controller and franchise owner Scott Putman chats about managing franchise locations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Listen to the podcastJunior 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.
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