The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

Happy National Intern Day to our great crew of summer interns! Not only do they grow in their knowledge and professional development during their time with us, but they also have the opportunity to give back to our community and put our FIRST Values into practice. Last week, our interns and a few other teammates packed and sorted food with Feeding South Dakota that will be distributed to those in need across our state.

While balancing marriage, kids, and multiple businesses, how do Rebekah Scott and Nick Scott stay on the same page when it comes to finances? Enter: the "Honey Huddle." Complicated family dynamics, paying off debt, combating child hunger — no topic is off limits on our latest episode of Common Cents on the Prairie™️. Catch the full episode now on YouTube or wherever you stream podcasts. https://bit.ly/4bCrFin

Supporting the success of young people in our community is always sweet. 🍦 In fact, 40 FNB teammates volunteered with Junior Achievement of South Dakota this year in various schools, engaging, encouraging, and interacting with students of all grade levels. To celebrate and further support JA's mission, our JA volunteers served up ice cream sundaes and root beer floats to raise money for this important resource in our community.

With their business in jeopardy after severe flooding hit southeastern South Dakota in 2019, Lakeco Crop Services owners Dave Ellens and Rob Thuringer made a call to their ag banker, Josh Kayser. Although there was a lot of uncertainty ahead, Josh and the First National Ag Team understood the situation and assured Dave and Rob that we would take care of them. On our blog, learn how Lakeco went from worst-case scenario to expanding their business in just a few short years — and how we partnered with them every step of the way. https://bit.ly/3Lmznmb

As part of our Stewardship value at First National Bank, we believe in giving back to our communities. That's why we offer Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to all teammates starting on Day 1 of employment. If you'd like to make a difference in your work and in your community, we're looking to add a few great people to our team. Explore our open positions today! https://bit.ly/49eNELK

Sometimes sticking to a budget requires creativity...like cutting up your curtains to have material for your blossoming handbag business. On our newest episode of Common Cents on the Prairie™️, Rebekah Scott, founder and owner of Rebekah Scott Designs, and Nick Scott, a fifth-generation farmer, chat about their business journeys, what goes on in their "Honey Huddle" money meetings, and how Dave Ramsey saved their marriage. Watch it now: https://bit.ly/4bCrFin

Sioux Falls has always been known as a city that welcomes entrepreneurship, and the post-WWII economic boom — often called The Long Boom — had the Greatest Generation opening up businesses across our community. In order for these new businesses to succeed, they needed support from local banks that went beyond balance sheets and a business plan. Thankfully, a man who had a soft spot in his heart for entrepreneurs (especially those returning from the war) was leading First National Bank during this time. W. W. Baker's financial savvy and affinity for risk-taking fueled the growth of our city. In fact, legend goes that if he really believed in someone, he’d reach into his hip pocket and make personal loans to people where it would’ve been imprudent for the Bank to do so. In the next edition of our Becoming FIRST blog series, take a look back at First National Bank's decades-long partnership with the Sioux Falls business community. https://bit.ly/4eZxY2u

Heading into retirement can lead to a lot of financial questions. On our blog, Wealth Advisor Nick Ratzloff, MBA shares the different types of investment accounts and how to go about creating a paycheck in retirement. https://bit.ly/45SrXAc

It's been a wet year. In the latest edition of First on the Farm, our Ag Bankers share risk protection options for your field and herd during uncertain weather conditions. Plus, we're introducing two new additions to the First National Ag Team and have an exciting announcement for customers in the Chamberlain/Oacoma area. Read all about it now. https://bit.ly/4eFk8lE

At the height of the pandemic, Cindy Elifrits Peterson's business lost 85% of its revenue in 15 days. And while philanthropy wasn't always top of mind during this chaotic season, Cindy and her husband decided to still make their year-end gifts even though it hurt. In our latest podcast episode, hear why Cindy believes those were the most important gifts she ever made, as well as how we all can maximize our giving impact no matter our financial situation. https://bit.ly/3KGnxmk