CSBroadcast

CSB Ag Relationship Coordinator, Brian Lois, Racine County Farm Bureau President, Jimmy Waldron, and CSB Media and Communications Director, Ellie Heigl sit down for an ag focused podcast to discuss everything Racine County Farm Bureau! From the proposed oil pipeline in Racine County, to solar energy, and impersonations of CSB Ag Manager, Dave Moyer...We cover it all on this very special CSBroadcast! 

For this #Gift2Giving podcast, Community State Bank (CSB) Market President Dave Moyer sits down with Kristi Koehn, CSB Loan Specialist to talk about her #Gift2Giving donation to Guardians of the Children Belle City Chapter. 

For this special podcast, Community State Bank (CSB) Media and Communications Director, Ellie Heigl sat down with CSB Market President, Mike Ploch to talk about the Lake Geneva office's donation to Walworth County Food and Diaper Bank. Tammy Dunn, Executive Director of the Food and Diaper Bank also joins us to explain what this unique donation meant to their organization and how other's can hop on board to help! 

CSB's Kenosha Banking Team sits down with Carolynn Friesch, Chief Executive Officer at United Way of Kenosha to chat about what United Way is up to in the Kenosha community and how others can be a part of their mission! 

Interested in learning more about how Rhythm on the Lake in Paddock Lake came to life? Rhythm on the Lake is a 10 week concert series that will be held in the brand new bandshell at Old Settlers Park in Paddock Lake! Community State Bank sat down with the masterminds behind the idea, Rebecca Lancour of Westosha Floral, Mindy Cooling of Mindy Cooling State Farm, and Matt Collins of Kenosha County Parks for a recent podcast!

For this special podcast our Kenosha Team, Robert Pieroni and Laura Burnett Shoemaker, sit down with 1Hope Executive Director, Karisa Wenberg to chat about a local organization, 1Hope, that supports Kenosha foster care families. Learn More about 1Hope: https://www.1hope.community/  

Are you in the market to buy a home? Does 20% down sound like a BIG financial commitment? Perhaps a USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) loan may be the best option for you. USDA loans are mortgage loans that are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Home buyers who buy a home in a qualified USDA area and who meet USDA income eligibility requirements can take advantage of the USDA's low mortgage rates and program that requires little to no money down. For this CSB Mortgage Center Webinar, CSB President, Scott Huedepohl and CSB Mortgage Center Manager, Michael Fohey sat down with USDA Finance and Loan Analyst, Julie Czappa to breakdown the USDA Home Loan and see if it's the key to purchasing your future home. Important Webinar Links USDA Income and Property Eligibility https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/... USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Programs https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-serv... CSB Mortgage Center Services https://csb.bank/mortgage-services

For this Community State Bank Mortgage Center Webinar, CSB President and CEO, Scott Huedepohl, and CSB Mortgage Manager, Michael Fohey sat down with Chris Bower, Managing Member of Bower Design and Construction, to discuss the ins and outs of building a home.

Times are changing, rates are rising, and you may be wondering, "Is now is the right time to buy a home?" The Community State Bank (Wisconsin) Mortgage Center presents an educational webinar with Joe Busch, past President and past Owner of Bear Realty in Burlington. CSB Mortgage Center Manager Mike Fohey, along with CSB President & CEO Scott Huedepohl, sat down with Joe to discuss the current market, smart lending options, and tips to make sure you're making mindful decisions for your financial situation in a challenging market. Recorded on December 6, 2022. Learn more at: https://csb.bank/mortgage-center Community State Bank is Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender.   

CSB Union Grove, Market President Dave Moyer sits down with Union Grove High School Health/PhyEd Teacher, Annie Sireno and Union Grove High School Student, "E" Spang to discuss SALT...a new club at the high school that promotes leadership and unity. Dave also talks about how this new club will also partner with the Go Frank Go Foundation to encourage leadership in our communities. 

You're in a rush to get to work or school and up ahead you see a big green tractor with flashing lights and a long line of cars waiting to pass...What's your next move? For this special podcast Community State Bank's Ag Team, David Moyer and Brian Lois sit down with Racine County Farm Bureau President, Jimmy Waldron and Chair of Racine County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Agriculturists, Kayla Wilson to chat about traffic safety during harvest season and also about what's new and happening with the Racine County Farm Bureau. 

For this special podcast, CSB's Ag Team, Dave Moyer and Brian Lois, sit down with Dave Daniels of Mighty Grand Dairy and Julie Sweney of Wisconsin Farm to Table to chat about the 8th Annual Farm to Table Dinner! This unique dining experience will be hosted at Mighty Grand Dairy in Union Grove on Friday, August 5th. This is a unique opportunity to discover Wisconsin agriculture through an exceptional on-farm culinary experience. Guests may explore the taste of Wisconsin's agricultural diversity from prestigious cheeses, meats, vegetables, and beyond. It's an event you won't want to miss. Purchase your tickets online!  Space is limited!   

CSB President and CEO, Scott Huedepohl sits down with Osmar Aguilar, Executive Director of Youth for Christ in Southeast Wisconsin. Osmar talks about his journey from Honduras to Wisconsin where he found his mission to serve at Youth for Christ.

CSB President and CEO, Scott Huedepohl sat down with 13 year old community advocate and farmer, Nolan. Nolan talks about how he supports his local community and also his plans to prepare for the Racine County Fair.

For this special Ag focused podcast, our CSB Ag Team sat down with Kevin Malchine of Malchine Farms and Dale Elfering of Elfering farms to chat about the history of their multi-generational farms and the work it takes to upkeep the family business. In addition both are hosting upcoming farm breakfasts in Kenosha and Racine counties. Dale and Kevin talk about their plans to prepare and why it's important for the community to attend. 

Our CSB Crew had the opportunity interview Brad Potts, the Head of School for Tall Oaks Academy. Tall Oaks Academy is a new elementary school opening in Kenosha this fall. The school focuses on providing a classical Christian education. More information about the academy can be found at: https://www.talloaksacademy.com/  

Community State Bank had the opportunity to sit down and interview Kenosha native, retired Marine, and Army Veteran, Steven Chalmers Sr. Steven saw a need in his community to support local Veterans and now he is the founder of Veterans Together Charity Forever Inc.

Community State Bank proudly presents #Gift2Giving! Each CSB employee received $100 to invest into the communities that they live in and love. For this special podcast, CSB Kenosha Market President, Robert Pieroni sits down with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Kenosha County's President, Jack Rose to talk about the donation story of 26 CSB Employees and their #Gift2Giving contribution to NAMI of Kenosha County. 

Community State Bank proudly presents #Gift2Giving! Each CSB employee received $100 to invest into the communities that they live in and love. For this special podcast, CSB Executive Vice President, Steve Donovan sits down with Racine Community Foundation President & CEO, Liz Powell to talk about the donation story of 4 CSB Employees and their #Gift2Giving contribution to Racine Community Foundation. 

Take 100 women who are passionate about Kenosha County, have them meet every quarter and watch them thrive! For this special podcast CSB President and CEO, Scott Huedepohl sits down with co-founder of 100 Women Who Care (Kenosha County), Crystal Miller and CSB's Laura Burnett Shoemaker to chat about the impact this community group has on Kenosha and how others can get involved too.

When you think of an individual in need, the first few areas of need require food, water, clothing or shelter. But what about a bed? Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering bunk beds to children and families in need. The organization has a chapter located in Kenosha, Wisconsin and with the help of the Odd Job Larry construction crew they are delivering beds to local families all over Southeast Wisconsin. We chatted with Zach Stock of Sleep in Heavenly Peace and James Warner of Odd Job Larry to talk about their main focus: "No kid sleeps on the floor in our town." 

When opportunity comes calling, Jim Gourley is eager and ready to take the first step. The moment that Gourley was notified that Kenosha.com became an available domain name, he knew just the right way to compliment a community he has known and loved his entire life.

It all began with an overly generous tip and a will to want to help. Stan Anderson is leading the way to support local restaurant owners by collecting community donations and surprising local business owners throughout Racine, Wisconsin. The campaign has been publicized on local news stations all over the state and is known as Venmo Challenge Racine.

From growing up on an East Troy dairy farm to running her own non-profit organization for individuals with intellectual disabilities, Jamie Stilling-Stepp shares how her inspirational journey led her to begin an organization known as Seeds of Hope. Learn more at: https://seedsofhopewi.org/

Mandy and Chris Fox planned out what they thought was going to be a relaxing and uneventful vacation to Jamaica. Little did they know that this trip would later develop into an organization called, The Irie (Blessed) Child and an opportunity to give community back to children with the simple donation of a soccer ball. Learn more at IrieChild.org.

At the young age of 7 years old, Seth Bayles was diagnosed with a rare auto immune disorder that would affect his life forever. Instead of conceding to the pain, Seth has chosen joy and the opportunity to inspire others. For our first Feel Good Friday Podcast, CSB President and CEO, Scott Huedepohl chats with Seth and his mom, Julie, on what motivates Seth to get through each day with positivity and the story of how he earned the nickname "pop-tab kid".

Let's talk about the good stuff in our community! CSB Marketing Intern, Twila Dovas sits down with CSB President & CEO, Scott Huedepohl to introduce a new podcast series called "Feel Good Friday". 

For this special podcast Community State Bank Market President, Robert Pieroni sits down with Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha Executive Director, Angela Elliott to discuss how Habitat for Humanity has been an instrumental part of the Kenosha community and their exciting plans to build a ReStore in the Kenosha market. To learn more you can also visit them online at www.habitatkenosha.org. 

For this special podcast Community State Bank Kenosha Market President, Robert Pieroni sat down with Deputy Rowe of the Kenosha County Sheriff Department to discuss the Kenosha D.A.R.E / Deputy Friendly program and the impact it has on local students. They also discuss upcoming events and how the community can get involved and support the program. 

This special podcast, donation and #Gift2Giving journal entry is dedicated to the US Armed Forces. Thank you for serving our country! For this unique podcast, CSB sits down with VetsRoll, Inc. Board President, Mark Finnegan and Med Team Volunteer, Matt Francis to discuss the annual trip that VetsRoll puts together for Veterans all over the country. We also learn how we, the community, can continue to support a cause that is giving back to those who have put everything on the line for our freedom. It's a story you will not want to miss. Please visit https://www.gift2giving.com/journal to read the complete donation journal entry. 

A few weeks back, Community State Bank (CSB) launched their annual employee donation campaign, called #Gift2Giving. Each CSB employee was given $100 to put back into the community through a non-profit organization of their choice. For this special podcast, the CSB Marketing Department sits down with Mortgage Lending Specialist, Gretchen Neu to discuss how six CSB employees rallied together to support a local organization known as, the Koss Family Foundation. The Foundation Advocates and Founder, Becky & Dan Faustmann, also join the show to talk about how the organization assists local families affected by cancer and how the community can be a part of continuing to make the organization flourish. 

For this special podcast Community State Bank Market President, Dave Moyer sits down with Tee It Up Fore Ty Organizers, Jason Callewaert and Brian Van Swol to talk about what the annual event is all about, how it started and most importantly the 2019 fundraiser recipient. This year's event is set to be held on August 17th, 2019 at Rivermoor Golf Club in Waterford. For more information visit http://bit.ly/teeitupforty. 

Last week we attended one of their largest events…the Kenosha Chamber Scholarship Golf Classic! We recently sat down with Chamber President/CEO Lou Molitor of the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce to talk about all of the new and upcoming events they have planned for 2019!

We had the privilege of doing a podcast with our friends from the United Way of Kenosha County this week! CSB VP | Market President, Robert Pieroni & CSB AVP | Cash Management Laura Burnett Shoemaker sat down with United Way Chief Executive Officer, Tara Panasewicz to talk about all of the upcoming events, news and fundraisers that United Way of Kenosha County will be focusing on in the next coming months.

What superhero will you be dressing up as for this year’s Kisses from Keegan & Friends Super Hero Shuffle? We had the privilege of interviewing Kisses from Keegan Board Member, Philip Sassano. Philip introduces us to how this unique organization was formed, their upcoming Superhero shuffle and most importantly 7-year-old Keegan who inspired its beginnings. Learn More: https://kissesfromkeegan.org/

Cancer…it’s a sensitive topic that's very difficult to discuss. For this special podcast CSB Market President, Steve Donovan sits down with American Cancer Society’s Senior Community Development Manager, Matthew Elmer and CSB Retail Manager, Nicole Kurhajec to talk about the upcoming Racine Area Relay for Life Event. Steve not only shares his personal battle with cancer but also talks about the impact that community events such as Relay for Life have on individuals battling cancer.

Each year a group of local leaders get together to make a difference within the Union Grove community, also known as Leadership Union Grove. The Leadership Union Grove Class of 2019 has decided to allocate their time and efforts towards developing a concession stand at Yorkville Elementary School’s baseball diamonds. Three of the group’s leaders, Michael Castagnino (Community State Bank), Kate Johnson (Yorkville Elementary School) and Scott Nelson (Bower Construction & Design) sat down with CSB Market President Dave Moyer to discuss what plans lie ahead and how the community can help.

A few week’s back 14 of our CSB employees delivered a donation to our friends at Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. This donation was a part of our recent #Gift2Giving campaign. A campaign that was designed for CSB employees to help strengthen their communities. Here’s a recent podcast we did with Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin Executive Director, Jeff Gustin and Fundraising Coordinator, Brittany Flogel to learn more about what Veteran’s Outreach does for our local communities and U.S. Veterans. 

We’re very proud to present our next #Gift2Giving story...this time in the form of a podcast! CSB Universal Banker, Shelly Petrick and a group of 5 other CSB employees pooled their funds together to support a community project known as Rails to Trails. The project has been a 3 year journey to create local railroad tracks into a community path that can be used for many years to come. CSB Market President Dave Moyer sat down with Racine County Executive, Jonathan Delagrave, Route of the Badger Program Manager, Willie Karidis and  Shelly to learn the full story of this local project.

Community State Bank (CSB) is pleased to announce that we've teamed up with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center to help business owners and entrepreneurs in Southeast Wisconsin. CSB recently did a podcast with SBDC Business Consultant, Mary Fischer-Tracy and Business Banker, Becky McClelland to discuss what resources will be available to local business owners and upcoming entrepreneurs. 

For this community focused podcast we are learning more about Focus On Community, a Racine based organization  focused on preventing substance abuse and promoting healthy living within our local schools, businesses and homes. CSB Market President, Steve Donovan sits down with Focus On Community's Executive Director, Jason Meekma and Western Racine County Community Outreach Coordinator, Christina Converset to discuss what the organization is doing to create awareness and how the community can help them continue to implement their mission and programs. 

What does leadership look like to you? We’re trying something new at CSBroadcast by kicking off a leadership podcast series. For this special series we will be choosing local leaders right from our very own communities and finding out more about their road to success. We’re pleased to introduce our first featured leader, Neil Young. Neil started as an owner of a painting contract company and grew into the CEO of Grubb & Ellis in the early 2000s. Today Neil helps others grow their businesses by providing financial and leadership consulting.

The $14 Million Downtown Waterford Reconstruction Project is back on! For this special podcast CSB President and CEO, Scott Huedepohl and Business Banking Officer, Nick Borth sit down with Waterford Village Administrator Zeke Jackson to discuss all things Waterford and the possible projects that are on the horizon for the Waterford community.

Have you seen the big red dog? You haven’t yet, but you will soon! Wisconsin Humane Society is looking forward to introducing a new Racine Campus and it will happen to have a large red dog statue placed directly in front of the building. For this special podcast Community State Bank SVP | Market President, Steve Donovan sits down with Campaign Director of the Wisconsin Humane Society, Heidi Boyd. Heidi talks about what the Wisconsin Humane Society does for the Racine community as well as what they look forward to in the future and what you can do to be a part of creating the new Racine Campus! For more information visit: http://www.wihumane.org/contact/racine-campus

Foxconn...How will it be affecting your community and your local business? For this special podcast CSB President & CEO, Scott Huedepohl sits down with RCEDC Executive Director, Jenny Trick to summarize the Foxconn project and discuss what the local communities in Racine County have to look forward to in the coming months of preparation and development.  

For this special podcast we bring back the founders of Faith Hope & Love, Heather and Mark Lojeski, and co-owner of Bower Design and Construction Kevin Bower and his wife Dana, to discuss a new project on the horizon for Faith Hope & Love. Faith Hope & Love was created to help local children entering the foster care system in Southeastern Wisconsin. Today the organization is developing a plan to build a home that will provide housing to local children as they prepare to enter a foster program. Local builder, Bower Design and Construction, heard of Faith Hope & Love’s idea and saw a connection to their business...home. In this unique interview, Community State Bank Senior Vice President, David Moyer sits down with both of the couples to discuss what need this home will fulfill for local foster children, how two local businesses are making it happen and how others can help to get the project started! For more information on Faith Hope & Love visit www.fhlforkids.org.

Knapp Community School Clipper Club shares their research from their recent project known as The Voice. Knapp Community School is Racine’s first community school. For more information about Knapp Community School visit: www.rusd.org/knapp

Imagine that everything you owned fit into a trash bag…It’s not a thought that comes to mind every day for most of us, but it’s something Heather and Mark Logeski think about every day.  Heather and Mark work closely with foster children, and time after time, children in need of a home would arrive on their doorstep with a single trash bag, containing everything that child had. The couple saw this as a major issue and, in response, began an organization known as Faith Hope & Love. Faith Hope & Love is designed to support children in crisis by providing them with duffel bags filled with basic health and wellness necessities. These duffel bags are then distributed by local professionals, such as social workers and police officers. In this special podcast, Community State Bank President and CEO Scott Huedepohl sits down with Heather and Mark to talk about what Faith Hope & Love does for children within the community and how the organization is continuing to grow. For more information on Faith Hope & Love visit: www.fhlforkids.org

It all started when Alex Hart-Upendo was bullied for testing as gifted at the young age of 5 years old. Alex decided to take the hurtful words and turn it into something positive…bow-ties. Now at the age of 10 years old, Alex has begun his own Build-A-Bow business, written a book and has been featured on TV shows such as the Harry Connick Jr. Show and local news stations. For this special podcast CSB President and CEO, Scott Huedepohl sits down with Alex to discuss his business, book and goals for the future. Build-A-Bow Webpage - http://buildabowbyalex.bigcartel.com/ Build-A-Bow Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BuildABowtie/about/  

“Go Frank Go!” Many of us know what that phrase means!  It’s the story that’s capturing the hearts and votes of Packer fans everywhere. Union Grove resident, Frank Lamping has been chosen as one of the top 10 finalists for the Green Bay Packer Fan Hall of Fame. Now that his Hall of Fame fate rests on the votes of Packer Nation, CSB Vice President, Dave Moyer sits down with Frank and Campaign Manager of "Go Frank Go", Don Schauf to chat about who Packer Frank is and the journey that got him hooked on the Green Bay Packers.

Are you a small business that is interested in providing a benefits package for your employees? Prices for benefit packages have skyrocketed! For this special podcast David Insurance Employee Benefits Consultant, Mike Farrell sits down with bank president and CEO Scott Huedepohl to discuss some ideas for small business owners to consider when providing benefits to their employees.