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Lessons in family business learned from Spiderman, growing up with First National Bank

Much has been written about family businesses in America. They produce the majority of the U.S. GDP, employ more than half of U.S. workers, and are the lifeblood of building our great nation. At The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, we love working with and supporting family businesses because we are one.

Business owners can take away valuable lessons from recent fraud attempt

Our Operations team recently shut down a fraud attempt in the amount of more than $221,000 — a scheme hinging on a small business’s check that had been intercepted by the fraudsters. According to the Federal Trade Commission, bank transfers and payments accounted for the highest losses ($1.86 billion) from scams in 2023.

Committed to agriculture for nearly 140 years

In 1885, we got our start in ag banking. And to this day, we remain committed to agriculture and serving farmers. With branch locations in Sioux Falls, Baltic, Brandon, Dell Rapids, Flandreau, and Harrisburg, our roots run deep within farm communities.

Millionaire myth-busting with a Ramsey Show co-host

Common Cents on the Prairie™

He went from $40,000 in debt to becoming a net-worth millionaire in less than 10 years, all by his early 30s. So, what’s George Kamel’s secret? “In our millionaire study, we found that it was really boring habits that caused [people] to become millionaires,” said The Ramsey Show co-host and bestselling author.

How does an election year affect my investments?

First National Wealth Management

Each election year, many investors scratch their heads wondering about how the upcoming presidential race will affect their investment portfolios. Their TV screens are plastered with political ads, their phones are bombarded with campaign text messages, and the 24-hour news cycle becomes oversaturated with updates, hot takes, and the latest polls.

First-time homebuyers: Sioux Falls mortgage banker Chase Hoffman on how to navigate the market

If you’ve never bought a home before, you probably have a lot of questions about what to expect and how the process works — especially in today’s market. Mortgage Banker Chase Hoffman is passionate about helping current and future homeowners along their buying, building, or remodeling journeys.

Boost your financial resolutions with these wealth management strategies

First National Wealth Management

A new year is always the perfect time to reflect on our financial habits and set resolutions that will pave the way for a more secure and prosperous future.

Insuring Your Success – February 2024

First on the Farm Newsletter

Looking back at some of our previous ag newsletters, it seemed that a common theme for this time of year has always been and will continue to be “risk management.” After all, we did change our agency name from First Crop Solutions to First Ag Risk Management this past fall!

Blue Bunny and beyond: Former CEO Mike Wells and wife, Cheryl, share ‘How We Money’

Common Cents on the Prairie™

“The question is always, ‘Why?’ Why sell a successful business? Well, there’s always the rest of the story.” A little more than a year ago, Mike and Cheryl Wells sold their family’s business, Wells Enterprises — the renowned, Iowa-based maker of Blue Bunny ice cream.

First National Bank’s producer education programs offer opportunities for growth

First on the Farm Newsletter

Cultivate Your Future The First National Ag Team is honored and excited to present our 15th annual Cultivate Your Future event on February 15, 2024! We have an amazing lineup of speakers for this year, including Dr. Joe Santos, director of the SDSU Ness School of Management and Economics.
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