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Getting Started in Commercial Real Estate: A Beginner’s Guide
By Ross Briggs, Vice President Commercial Banking
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Managing Multiple Accounts Made Easy: A Guide for Affordable Housing Developers and Property Managers
By Katie Klug, Managing Director, Deposits and Treasury Management
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5 Top Tips for Affordable Housing Developers
By Pat Craig, SVP Commercial Banking Team Lead
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CRE Outlook: Bright Spots and Tips from A Bank's Perspective
By Jon Tollefson, Managing Director Commercial Lending
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CRE Loan Reprice & Loan Maturities in 2023 and Beyond: What You Need to Know
Looking for a Commercial Real Estate Loan? Here is What You Need to Know
Unveiling Loan Covenants: A Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls and Preserving Prosperity
Entrepreneurial insights to grow your business.
Unpacking the Capital Stack: How Banks View Capital in Sponsor Finance Transactions
By Mike Atherley, SVP Commercial Banking Team Lead
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Entrepreneurship in Action: 6 Strategies to Grow Your Business
By Jerry Baack, Founder & CEO of Bridgewater Bank
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Is Your Bank the Right Fit for Your Business? 5 Essential Questions to Consider
Featuring: Nick Place, Chief Banking Officer
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How an EOS-Run Bank Can Boost Your Business
By Mary Jayne Crocker, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, and EOS Integrator
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5 Fraud Prevention Tips for Protecting Your Business
By Katie Klug, Managing Director Deposits and Treasury Management
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5 Ways a Local Bank Can Propel Your Professional Services Firm Forward
By John Uremovich, SVP Professional Services
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Boost Your Business’s Efficiency with Effective Meetings
By Mary Jayne Crocker, EVP & COO
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Considering Selling Your Business? Here are Five Things You Need to Know
By Tony Ferraro, Managing Director Commercial Lending
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How Wellness in the Workplace Benefits Your Business
Featuring: Mary Jayne Crocker, EVP & COO
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A Leader’s Guide to Developing Mid-Level Managers
By Jennifer Gadient, SVP Human Resources
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The Power of Process: A Key Ingredient in Any Organization
By Mary Jayne Crocker, EVP & COO
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An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Navigating the AI Revolution
By Mark Hokanson, Chief Technology Officer
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The Art of Entrepreneurial Leadership: 5 Best Practices to Consider
6 Ways Working with a Treasury Management Team Drives Your Business Forward
A Business Owner’s Secret Weapon: Introducing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS)
4 Tips for Finding the Right-Size Business Bank
How to Manage Cash Flow Effectively: 7 Essential Strategies for Business Owners
Knowledge from leading experts in the network.
Women in Business Spotlight: Key Advice from Female Leaders Shaping the Twin Cities
Featuring: Kristin Dennewill of Denamico, Wendy Ethen of Guaranty Commercial Title, & Katy Burke of TeamWomen
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Nailing Networking: 5 Tips to Build a Powerful Network
By Nick Place, Chief Banking Officer
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5 Secret Ingredients for People-First Leadership that Drives Success
By Joe Chybowski, President & Chief Financial Officer
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From Teller to CSO: Tips from a Successful Woman in Business
Featuring: Mary Jayne Crocker, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
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Women Entrepreneurs and Women Bankers: A Powerful Duo
By Lisa Salazar, Chief Deposit Officer
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5 Things I’ve Learned Since Founding the Bank in 2005
By Jerry Baack, President & CEO
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Why Women in the Workplace Help Businesses Win
By Mary Jayne Crocker, EVP & COO
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Creating a People-First Culture
By Mary Jayne Crocker, EVP & COO
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4 Benefits of Choosing a Local Bank
By Jeff Shellberg, EVP & CCO
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