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3/28/26

Community Banking’s Evolution: Digital Convenience, Local Trust

Community banks like ours have long thrived on personal proximity — customers regularly visited their local branches to open accounts, secure loans, and manage finances.   

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Blogs
12/22/25

Understanding Michigan Manufacturing Tariffs

Tariffs exert a ripple effect throughout the economy, and Michigan Manufacturing is feeling the first wave of impact.

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Blogs
12/22/25

Businesses Prepare for Economic Fluctuations

Michigan's economy moves through cycles of growth, slowdown, and recovery.  

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Blogs
12/22/25

Tariffs and Michigan Farms

Michigan’s farming industry is closely tied to global markets through the export of staples like soybeans, corn, and dairy, along with specialty crops like apples and blueberries. 

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Blogs
2/2/26

Purchasing Card Benefits for Businesses

For growing Michigan businesses, managing day-to-day expenses can create operational friction and security challenges.  

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Blogs
2/2/26

Business Fraud Prevention for Leaders

Fraud is a growing risk for every business. 

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Blogs
2/2/26

Creative Business Financing Options

A traditional loan follows a simple plan. 

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Press Releases
2/24/26

Drew Kwietniewski Joins Commercial Banking Team

As an Assistant Vice President of Commercial Banking, he will partner with business owners to build strong relationships and provide customized loan solutions.

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Blogs
4/8/26

Public Funds Team Update

Northstar Bank announces the upcoming retirement of Bobbie Fisher, Vice President - Public Funds Officer, following a distinguished 42-year career in banking and dedication to the communities she has served. 

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Videos
4/21/26

Board Insights: Risks Business Owners Face Today

Jim Finn, Co-Owner of Finn’s JM&J Insurance, shares insights on the key risks business owners are facing today and strategies for turning challenges into opportunities.
 
Videos
6/12/26

Board Insights: A Community that will Roll up its Sleeves

Dr. Lauren Bigelow, Managing Partner of Growth Capital Network, on the value of a community that understands entrepreneurs and actively supports their growth.
 
Blogs
6/12/26

Fraud is Now a Balance Sheet Risk

Payment fraud is no longer a problem you can delegate to IT.
 
Blogs
6/12/26

Effective Business Succession Planning Strategies

Business owners preparing for transitions often handle estate planning and business succession planning together, but for effective business succession planning, it’s critical to distinguish these two processes.
 
Videos
6/12/26

Board Insights: Using Change as a Catalyst for Growth

Raj Kothari, Managing Director of Cascade Partners, on why change creates opportunity for companies prepared to grow.
 

















































































































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