Customer Highlight Series:

Big Bore Barbeque Co.

We sat down with Chad Brink, owner of Big Bore Barbeque in Hanover, to hear more about his business and why he chose BANKWEST as his banking partner.

HONOR. RESPECT. MEMORIES. LEGACY.

The Rockford Veterans Memorial will allow the community to commemorate the local heroes of the armed forces – those that served and sacrificed. The groundbreaking will be happening in Rockford this summer with an anticipated completion date of Phase 1 in late fall 2022. The construction of the Rockford Veterans Memorial is a collaboration of various stakeholders in the community such as the Rockford Lions and the City of Rockford.

Where will the Veterans Memorial be located?

The Memorial will be located at the north end of Riverside Park. A parking lot will be provided for accessible parking. There will be a wonderful sight line between the Veterans Memorial and Elmwood Cemetery – this allows for respectful acknowledgment of the generations of community residents who served our county.

The design of the Veterans Memorial will be circular and will honor the 5 branches of military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy.

BANKWEST is honored to provide a $10,000 matching donation towards the construction of the Rockford Veterans Memorial. BANKWEST will match the first $10,000 in donations from Rockford-Greenfield area businesses and residents! As a community bank, we are proud to fundraise with our neighbors, family and friends to make this vision a reality. Steve Huston, BANKWEST President, stated, “BANKWEST’s involvement and contribution towards this important project is consistent with our Mission of “Building a Legacy of Caring.”

How can you get involved?

To learn more about this project (including construction milestones) or to make a donation to this 501(c)3 organization check out the Rockford Veterans Memorial website.

Gifts of any size are greatly appreciated. Act now to have your impact doubled with the BANKWEST $10,000 matching gift!

IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO BORROW MONEY?

By Craig Boysen, Executive VP/ Senior Lender

The last couple of years have been a real rollercoaster for families. First, a global pandemic and now record inflation that is costing us more for everyday goods and services and making it difficult to afford (and sometimes even find) the things we need. So why are interest rates also rising now? Well, the short answer is that it is the Federal Reserve’s response to control and reduce inflation.

BANKWEST provides many business and consumer loan options designed to serve the needs of our customers. We have a team of experienced lenders that provide personalized service, quick decision-making and funding of your loan. We are a family-owned, independent community bank serving our area with locations in Rockford, Hanover and Buffalo. We have experienced lenders in each of our locations ready to assist you and answer your questions. Give us a call and thanks for being part of the BANKWEST family!