In the world of hardwood craftsmanship, one name stands out - Ed Allen Designs. For over five decades, Ed Allen, the passionate owner, has dedicated his life to crafting exquisite wood slabs and custom slab furniture. What began as a hobby blossomed into a lifelong love affair with hardwood products. Ed's journey is one [...]
While we always want to be available to assist our customers, we are closed on select holidays to allow our employees to spend time with their friends and family. You will still have 24/7 access to your HomeTown Bank account on our mobile and online banking platforms, as well as being able to withdraw funds [...]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is especially important when it comes to online banking, which has become a common part of our daily lives. Even as this banking technology continues to bring us new levels of ease and convenience, there are also [...]
We're excited to introduce you to Ryan Crakes, the newest member of our HomeTown Bank Shakopee team as Vice President and Loan Officer. Starting as a call center representative at a bank back in 2002, he's worked his way up through various roles, from being a teller to a personal banker. Since 2011, he's been [...]
A community bank is a locally owned and operated financial institution that provides banking services primarily to individuals, families, small businesses, and farming communities. Community banks tend to be smaller in size than large national banks and focus on building strong relationships with their customers by providing personalized service and support.Community banks have a deep [...]
Whether you’re getting married, you’re recently married, or you’ve been married for years, finances play a massive role in your relationships. Before we go any further, let's start with this. In any relationship, open and honest communication is key. This applies to so many areas in a marriage, but it is especially important when it [...]
We have some exciting news brewing that will surely spark your interest and awaken your senses! Picture a place where the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the convenience of exceptional banking services. We are delighted to announce we are bringing the perfect blend of banking and coffee to a new location [...]
Vacations are meant to be relaxing, but under planning and overspending can lead to financial stressors. Consider the following tips to reduce travel-related anxiety and help you make the most out of your time away - whether journeying across state lines or overseas. Create a travel budget. To help you make well informed financial decisions [...]
Elder financial abuse robs older Americans of billions of dollars in money, property and other assets every year. As those safeguarding their customers' finances, community bankers are key watchdogs for monitoring and preventing this abuse. As relationship lenders and financial first responders, community banks are in a unique position to help shield our elderly [...]
It's no secret that HomeTown Bank has a strong focus on community involvement. Whether our employees are volunteering for an organization that's close to their heart or we support a local cause with a donation, we're proud to give back to our communities. It's what we call HomeTown Heart. Community involvement is not only [...]
