Local Cents by Pillar Bank

Managing Farm Risk with Mike DeLong

Operating a farm is risky and on today's episode, we tackle managing risk with Mike DeLong, Vice President and Agricultural Lender with Pillar Bank.  Listen in and get the details about why managing risk is important and the tools in the toolkit that farmers can use to protect profits and reduce losses.  Visit us online at www.pillar.bank.  

Cyber Security with Mark Hojem

On this episode of Local Cents by Pillar Bank, we chat with Mark Hojem about cyber security and what customers can do to be safer with their devices and accounts.  Mark is our bank's Systems Administrator and Internal Audit Coordinator.  Listen in and get some tips and tricks on cyber security.  Visit us online anytime at www.pillar.bank.  

Making Sense of Payments with Tom Kelly from Wind River Payments

Welcome back to Local Cents by Pillar Bank, your local banking podcast with topics relevant to you.  We are joined by Tom Kelly, Merchant Sales Manager with Wind River Payments.  Pillar Bank is proud to partner with Wind River Payments as our trusted merchant services provider.  Tom goes into detail on the company history, how Wind River partners with their customers to provide local customer service, and how they can help you understand the complicated world of payment processing.  Visit Wind River Payments at www.windriverpayments.com and visit Pillar Bank at www.pillar.bank.  

Financial Tips and Tricks with Hilari Henke

Welcome back to Local Cents by Pillar Bank!  In our final episode in 2023, we look ahead to 2024 with Universal Banker Hilari Henke.  We talk budgeting and saving and how customers can plan in the new year.  
Visit us online at www.pillar.bank - we wish everyone a very Happy New Year.  Look for new episodes of Local Cents in 2024.  

Your Cost of Production with Mike DeLong

Welcome to Local Cents by Pillar Bank!  On this week's episode, we are joined by Mike DeLong, Vice President and Ag Loan Officer, and focus on the cost of production.  What is cost of production?  How does knowing your cost of production help drive decisions on your farm?  We answer those questions and more on this week's episode.  
Visit us online at www.pillar.bank 

Treasury Management Basics with Lisa Lyon

Welcome to Episode 8 of Local Cents by Pillar Bank.  We are joined this week by Lisa Lyon, Treasury Management Director.  We hit on the basics of treasury management and how treasury management services can benefit you and your business.  Reach out to Lisa and her team if you see any treasury management needs!
Visit us online at www.pillar.bank.

Fraud 101 with Ashley Chevrier

On this episode of Local Cents by Pillar Bank, we sit down with Ashley Chevrier, Bookkeeping Specialist, and talk about the common types of fraud we see.  As we get closer to the holidays, fraud is more prevalent.  We discuss what you can do to avoid falling victim to fraud.  
Visit us online at www.pillar.bank and feel free to contact us with your fraud questions.  

Looking Ahead to 2024 - Ag Update with Mike DeLong

Although it still may be fall harvest for many producers, we're looking ahead to 2024.  On this episode of Local Cents by Pillar Bank, we sit down with Mike DeLong, Ag Banker at Pillar Bank, and discuss year end planning.  What considerations should a farmer look at when planning for 2024 crop inputs?  Does financing equipment before the end of the year make sense for your operation?  We answer these questions and more! 
Need to reach out to an agricultural banker?  Contact Mike DeLong or Isaac Christenson by visiting us online at www.pillar.bank.  

Bringing it Home with Lori Davis and Christine Buckman

Welcome to episode 5 of Local Cents by Pillar Bank.  This episode we are joined by Lori Davis and Christine Buckman, personal and mortgage lenders.  Lori works out of our Chippewa Falls office and Christine works in our Baldwin office.  We "bring it home" by talking about what loan products we have to offer, what sets Pillar Bank apart when looking to purchase a home, and a bit about what higher interest rates mean to borrowers.  Visit us online at www.pillar.bank to learn more about our home mortgage and personal loan options.  

Down to Business with Neil Mathwig and Rick Bonlender

Welcome to episode 4 of Local Cents by Pillar Bank.  This week, we are joined by Neil Mathwig, Market President for Chippewa Falls, and Rick Bonlender, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer.  We get down to business discussing what our commercial and business loan officers do, how they are more than just a lender, and how they are involved in the community outside of the bank.  Subscribe to our podcast wherever you get your podcasts - we put out new episodes every other week.  For more information, visit us online at www.pillar.bank.