EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Southside Dining Week shines with delicious dishes, community spirit
Community Engagement Manager Alfredo Martin addresses the crowd at Southside Dining Week.
Milwaukee’s Southside Dining Week recently celebrated its fourth year of international cuisine, cultural diversity and community spirit. Sponsored by North Shore Bank, this year’s event attracted food lovers, families, and friends from across the city, all eager to sample the unique flavors that the south side has to offer. This week-long celebration highlights the area’s culinary excellence and the close-knit community that defines Milwaukee’s south side.
The week was made extra special by the large number of bank employees who turned out to enjoy the fun!
Rachel Rasmussen and Jordan Gundrum, both Data Analysts, enjoy some of the food-truck fare.
Oak Creek Branch Manager Heather Somers and her family enjoy Southside Dining Week.
The Live Band Kick Off presented by MasterCard® at Zocalo Food Truck Park got the event going, along with a maker’s market. Local artist Michael Cerda painted a mural that nods to North Shore Bank’s commitment to spreading kindness in the communities it serves.
The mural depicts the legs of a Tarahumara runner. Tarahumaras, or Raramuris, are an Indigenous people from Mexico’s Chihuahua state. The color palette is minimal and impactful, chosen to reflect the green of the earth and the warmth of the sun. Also inspiring this mural imagery is the growing running culture in Milwaukee and the use of Zocalo Tavern as a hub for local running groups.
Community Engagement Manager Alfredo Martin welcomed the crowd during the event, sharing the bank’s longstanding commitment to the south side. Twenty years ago, North Shore Bank was the first bank in the region to open a branch inside a multicultural supermarket. That dedication has only grown stronger, with multiple branches now serving southside neighborhoods.
“It has been a very exciting experience being part of our fourth Southside Dining Week with almost 60 restaurants this year!” Alfredo said. “The kick off was an incredible day with music, food and super beautiful weather.”
Jackson Park Teller Antonio Rodriguez Mata, Jackson Park Personal Banker Alexandra Calderon, Residential Processing and Closing Supervisor Marta Acosta and Community Engagement Manager Alfredo Martin represented the bank at the event.
Although delicious food is at the core of Southside Dining Week, it is about more than that—it’s about celebrating the local businesses, restaurants and families that make Milwaukee’s south side so special. The event brings people together to share meals, local art and entertainment, reinforcing the strong sense of community that defines this part of the city.
Congratulations to all on another great event!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrate autumn and art at Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour
The Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour, sponsored by North Shore Bank, takes place this weekend, Oct. 11-13. One of the 46 locations featured on the tour will be the Grafton Branch’s Stone House Gallery, the preserved original home on the site when the branch was built 15 years ago.
Galleries and other locations showcasing art are sprinkled across Ozaukee and Washington counties. Visitors will drive through farm fields and pumpkin patches as they make their way between galleries, 19 within walking distance of downtown Cedarburg. Fold-out maps are available so visitors can plan their stops over the three-day event. You also can download the map PDF here.
Grafton Branch Manager Bridget Sobocinski said the bank sponsors the tour with the Cedarburg Artists Guild. She’s excited for this year’s event. “We are organized and ready to visit our artists. We will be giving out swag and looking forward to conversations to help our community when we visit each location,” she said. “Looks like the weather will be great for visitors to walk the tour! It’s the perfect event to enjoy the crisp autumn air.”
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The branch is open Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Don’t miss it!
HEALTHY YOU
World Mental Health Day theme is focused on the workplace
Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is “It is time to prioritize mental health in the workplace.” One way to do that for yourself is to set boundaries, which is integral to mental health and well-being, even in the workplace.
What are the benefits of establishing/maintaining healthy boundaries? As reported by Tracy Hutchinson, Ph.D., healthy boundaries can result in:
- the conservation of emotional energy
- more independence
- improved self-esteem
- better relationships with others
So, how does this translate to the workplace? For starters, knowing the scope and limitations of your own role on a team or project is imperative. This knowledge enables you to collaborate with other teammates and departments with confidence and without absorbing responsibilities that are not yours. Exercising boundaries in the workplace may also include saying “no” when your plate is already full and advocating for your own needs, wants, and desires.
The World Health Organization advocates that “Everyone has a right to the highest attainable standard of mental health,” and where there is talk of “rights,” a discussion about boundaries is also pertinent. Everyone should feel empowered to establish and enforce boundaries to achieve a healthy work/life balance.
If you are struggling with setting boundaries, please contact the Aurora EAP by calling 800-236-3231 or visiting www.aurora.org/eap.
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PROMOTIONS
Congratulations to our September 2024 promotions!
Congratulations to all who received promotions in September!
- Jason Roloff was promoted from Infrastructure Specialist Lead to Infrastructure Manager in the IS Department.
- Vincent Hoch was promoted from Debit Card/ATM Processing Specialist to Senior Debit Card/ATM Processing Specialist.
- Joline Lazarski was promoted from Southwest Branch Manager to Area Manager of the Southwest and West Allis Branches.
- Rose Ray was promoted from Teller to Associate Banker at the Green Bay West Branch.
- Angela Byrd was promoted from Branch Manager of the Martin Luther King Drive Branch to Area Manager of the Martin Luther King and Milwaukee Capitol Branches.
- Kathleen Grunert was promoted from Senior Contact Center Representative to Contact Center Specialist.
- Nanishka Rodriguez was promoted from Contact Center Representative to Senior Contact Center Representative.
SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES
Service anniversaries for October 2024
Congratulations to all for your years of excellent service to North Shore Bank!
35 years
- Connie Hagen, Mortgage Collection Manager
25 years
- Sharon Hack, Area Manager
10 years
- Emily Glapinski, Loss Prevention Investigator
- Brenda Newton, Senior Mortgage Servicing Specialist
5 years
- Aubrey Abrahamson, Assistant Branch Manager
- Sanjuana Maqueda, Community Loan Originator
Customer Loyalty Tip of the Week
When you remember personal details about your customers such as birthdays, children’s names, their jobs and accomplishments … loyalty skyrockets.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Discover events and activities in and around your community
- Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour | Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13 (10 AM) | Ozaukee and Washington Counties
Shorelines wants to share news about YOU!
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