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Badger Brothers Coffee Receives Community First® Accelerate Grant through Partnership with Community First Bank

Badger Brothers Coffee Receives Community First® Accelerate Grant through Partnership with Community First Bank

Platteville, WI (January 2024)– Badger Brothers Coffee was awarded a $25,000 grant through their partnership with Community First Bank on behalf of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) through its Community First® Accelerate Grants for Small Business (Accelerate Grants).

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Categories: Bank NewsCommunity

Community First Bank (CFB) Recognized for Financial Literacy Efforts

Boscobel, WI (October 24, 2023) – Dan Klahn is pleased to announce that Community First Bank, and its banker volunteers, will be recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation’s (WBF) Excellence in Financial Education (EFE) Award at the upcoming WBA FLEX Retail and Marketing Summit on November 15–16.

Friday, October 27, 2023
Categories: Bank News
Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $8.8 billion to phishing scams and other fraud in 2022—an increase of more than 65% over 2021.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Categories: Scams and Alerts
Business ACH Payment Fraud

Business ACH Payment Fraud

We have seen recent situations where several businesses received an email from a vendor to change the way that they get paid. The email included a new account and routing numbers; however, this was a fraudster attempting to re-route the ACH payment. Verbal authentication of any payment change is highly suggested. Here is a great resource from NACHA with additional Fraud that is popular currently.

Thursday, September 7, 2023
Categories: Scams and Alerts
Community First Bank (CFB) Board Appoints New Board Member

Community First Bank (CFB) Board Appoints New Board Member

Boscobel, WI (July 14, 2023) – Dan Klahn, President & CEO, is pleased to announce that Kurt Muchow has recently been elected to the Community First Bank Board of Directors.

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Categories: Bank News
Community First Bank: A 5-Star Bank Committed to Serving its Community

Community First Bank: A 5-Star Bank Committed to Serving its Community

We are thrilled to announce that Community First Bank (CFB) has been recognized by BauerFinancial with a 5-Star rating. This prestigious rating is a testament to our strong financial health, stability, and sound management. But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to our community.

Friday, June 2, 2023
Categories: Bank NewsCommunity
Community First Bank (CFB) Deploys Flood Relief Loan Program

Community First Bank (CFB) Deploys Flood Relief Loan Program

Boscobel, WI (April 25, 2023) – Retail and Business Development leaders at Community First Bank have sprung into action to offer financial relief to the residents in Grant and Crawford counties. In response to the recent record flood stage of the Mississippi River and the ensuing devastation experienced, a low interest Flood Relief Loan Program is being made available immediately.

Thursday, May 4, 2023
Categories: Bank News
Community First Bank (CFB) Board Appoints New Member, Honors Years of Service

Community First Bank (CFB) Board Appoints New Member, Honors Years of Service

Boscobel, WI (March 22, 2023) – Dan Klahn is pleased to announce that Kevin Raisbeck, EVP/Chief Lending and Business Development Officer, has been elected to the Community First Bank Board of Directors. Kevin is replacing Gary Wegner who is retiring after 17 years of dedicated service.

Friday, April 21, 2023
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