Advice & More from Blackhawk Bank | May 2019
Happy Memorial Day!
In honor of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28th.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the last Monday of May commemorating men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Blackhawk Bank to Host Two Blood Drives
Two Blackhawk Bank locations will be holding Rock River Valley Blood Center blood drives in June! Stop by the Beloit Main location (400 Broad St. Beloit) on Tuesday, June 18 th any time between 9 am – 1 pm or the Rockford Perryville location (2475 N. Perryville Rd. Rockford) on Thursday, June 20 th any time between 9 am – 1 pm to donate blood. Remember, blood is a gift – straight from the heart.  Your heart. Please share it today!
How Much Can Home Staging Boost Your Sale Price?
More than half of sellers' agents say that staging your home decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market. But how much can staging really boost your home's sale price? And what exactly is staging, anyway?

Build a Good Relationship with Suppliers

Your approach to suppliers needs to be part of your strategic plan since almost every company, whether product- or service-oriented, is dependent on suppliers. Many business owners seem to get this supplier issue backwards. They think that because they write the order, they're in the dominant position. Let's get this right...  you  need good and reliable suppliers. They are essential to your business's good health and growth.

'OUCH!' The Security Awareness Newsletter
A Career in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is something we read about in the news almost every day as organizations and governments around the world continue to get hacked. There is a huge demand for people trained in cybersecurity to help defend against this growing threat. In fact, it is estimated there are almost 3 million openings globally. 

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