North Shore Bank makes Forbes Best-in-State list again
We’re proud to announce that North Shore Bank has been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Banks list for 2021. This means a great deal, as financial institutions that make the list are selected entirely by Forbes and market research firm Statista, which surveyed more than 25,000 Americans about their banking relationships. This is the third year Forbes has named us one of the top five banks in Wisconsin.
Out of the 4,978 FDIC-insured banks in the United States, only 135 made the Best-in-State list. To make the list, banks are scored on customer recommendations and satisfaction, as well as trust, terms and conditions, branch services, digital services, and financial advice. Banks that operate in at least 15 states were excluded from the final rankings.
In a press release, senior vice president of retail banking Sue Doyle noted, “Throughout the pandemic, our employees truly put the health, safety, and well-being of our customers first, while also ensuring they received top service. Being awarded this honor is fantastic validation of all of their hard work.” Many thanks to all of you for helping us to achieve this great honor! •••
Volunteers needed for Taste of Lake Country
Can you help? North Shore Bank’s Taste of Lake Country takes place this year on Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31, and we need more volunteers!
The free event on the Pewaukee lakefront features all kinds of food and drink from local vendors, as well as music and other fun.
If you are able to help out or have questions, please reach out to Pewaukee branch manager Anne Kagerah. Thanks so much for pitching in! •••
Sturgeon Bay East gets patriotic
In front: Universal banker Melody Langrick and teller supervisor Tara Neuville. Back row: Universal banker Loretta Heath, branch manager Becky Kolstad, personal banker Emily Johnson, and teller Pavel Petkov.
The team at Sturgeon Bay East showed off their all-American mood last Friday, to prepare for the Fourth of July holiday. Looking good in your red, white, and blue, crew! •••
Seymour Salutes and Rising Stars for June 2021
Last month’s winners of our SOAR awards are Megan Butler, Eugene Fox, Debra Jones, and Sonya Ramirez. Read more about their achievements here!
To reach your goals, take time for yourself each day
We often feel like our true selves don’t get a chance to shine through, because we spend so much energy simply trying to pay the bills. It’s up to us to set aside a few minutes each day to work on a small step toward a personal goal. Don’t apologize for taking that time! You deserve time for YOU.
Try this meditation for one minute every day, or longer if you want to:
I RECOGNIZE that the feeling of guilt sometimes arises without basis. I refuse to be controlled by it, and I continue with my life’s mission.
This meditation was adapted from A Mindful Day: 365 Ways to Live Life With Peace, Clarity, and an Open Heart, by David Dillard-Wright. How did it go for you? Share your thoughts and feelings in Shorelines and you’ll be entered to win a copy of the book!
If you’d like a daily email reminder to do one minute of mindfulness, email us with the subject “Mindfulness reminder.” —Pat Ingelse, AVP and PMP •••
Promotions for June 2021
The following employees have been promoted:
- Vincent Hoch was promoted from Deposit Operations Representative to Electronic Banking Specialist.
Leave a comment to congratulate them!
Cruz’s son graduates, selected as All-District pitcher
Natanael, on the mound.
Forest Home assistant branch manager Marie Cruz’s son Natanael graduated last month from Milwaukee’s Rufus King High School and was also selected as pitcher for the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association 2nd Team All-District. He was recognized on the Milwaukee Public Schools athletics Facebook page. Congratulations to both Natanael and his proud mom! •••
Can you be a superhero? Join the team!
These last few months have certainly provided opportunities for more life experience than we probably wanted. Some of those were more challenging than others. Your experience could be a great source of comfort for someone else going through something similar. Please consider volunteering on our Employee Superhero Team to help a co-worker.
Check out our current team and give volunteering a chance! •••