Community Center

At Forte Bank so much of what we do is about how we’re giving back to the community — whether that’s in the form of employee volunteer hours, a financial contribution for a community project, or just our business philosophy and how we serve customers.

Our Community Center blog spotlights bank events, financial education and financial security topics that we think are important you know about, and activities going on in and around Washington County.

• Small Business Spotlight — Grün Hexe

  by Jen Novotny | Oct 04, 2024
  The Grün Hexe is a West Bend restaurant featuring a full-scratch kitchen, including all fresh homemade pasta, soups, sandwiches, salads, paninis and desserts.
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• 10 Rules of Home Buying

  by Jen Novotny | Aug 29, 2024
  Keep these 10 rules of homebuying in mind to ensure a smooth journey as you set out to find your perfect home.
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• NEW BRANCH - Coming Soon to West Bend!

  by Jen Novotny | Apr 29, 2024
  Forte Bank is opening its fourth full-service location. We expect the new West Bend branch to be open by the end of 2024.
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• Community Banking Month 2024

  by Jen Novotny | Mar 27, 2024
  April is Community Banking Month! Independent community banks like Forte Bank have a cooperative relationship with the communities we serve. When you succeed, we succeed.
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• Small Business Spotlight — Schulteis Pumping

  by Jen Novotny | Oct 18, 2023
  Schulteis Pumping is a Slinger-based, family-owned and operated business since its inception in 1966. They are now one of the largest septic tank pumping companies in Southeast Wisconsin.
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• Safeguarding Against a Cyberattack

  by Jen Novotny | Oct 17, 2023
  In 2021, there were nearly 1.4 million reports of identity theft received by the FTC.
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• New Online Banking Security Feature

  by Jen Novotny | Sep 06, 2023
  Forte Bank is adding a two-factor authentication feature to online and mobile banking.
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• Community Banking Month 2023

  by Jen Novotny | Mar 29, 2023
  April is Community Banking Month! Independent community banks like Forte Bank have a cooperative relationship with the communities we serve. When you succeed, we succeed.
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• Egg Decorating Contest

  by Jen Novotny | Mar 22, 2023
  Flex your creativity in Forte Bank's egg decorating contest!
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• Community Bank Resiliency

  by Jen Novotny | Mar 13, 2023
  Forte Bank wants to take this opportunity to remind you that as a community bank, we remain well capitalized and well positioned to continue to serve our customers and community.
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