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Thursday, July 10, 2025CorTrust Bank Partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to Award $10,000 to Legacy Family Center
Brooklyn Park, MN – CorTrust Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to award Legacy Family Center a $10,000 grant from the Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program will result in FHLB Des Moines awarding $20 million in funding to support affordable housing and community development in Minnesota. “CorTrust Bank is proud to partner with FHLB Des Moines to contribute funds towards causes that are a driving force of positive change in our local
Monday, June 30, 2025KEY COMMUNITY BANK partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to award $10,000.00 to Neighbors, Inc. through the Member Impact Fund
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota June 13, 2025– KEY COMMUNITY BANK, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that NEIGHBORS, INC. received a $10,000.00 grant from the Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program resulted in FHLB Des Moines awarding $20 million in funding to support affordable housing and community development in Minnesota.As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Key Community Bank is blessed to have had the
Monday, June 30, 2025KEY COMMUNITY BANK partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to award $10,000.00 to Soldier
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota June 13, 2025– KEY COMMUNITY BANK, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that SOLDIER’S 6 received a $10,000.00 grant from the Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program resulted in FHLB Des Moines awarding $20 million in funding to support affordable housing and community development in Minnesota.We are honored to have partnered with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to present a Member Impact Fund
Friday, June 27, 2025Stretch It ‘Til It Sings: Smarter Moves for Your Marketing Dollar
When budgets tighten, marketing often feels the squeeze first. That’s a misstep. Reducing visibility when audiences are already distracted is like turning off your headlights on a foggy road—no one sees you coming. But getting more from a leaner marketing spend isn't just about doing more with less; it’s about thinking harder about what “more” really means. Rethink the Metrics That Matter ROI isn't just a numbers game—it’s a relevance game. Measuring the impact of a marketing campaign only by
Thursday, June 26, 2025Northeast Bank partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to award $292,000.00 to eleven (11) area nonprofits through the Member Impact Fund
Minneapolis, MN – June 2025– Northeast Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that the following organizations which perform valuable services in our community received a grant from the Member Impact Fund:BETA drives success for Minnesota-based technology startups and founders through accelerator programs, community events, and ecosystem development.My Very Own Bed provides new beds and linens to children of families who have recently secured
Wednesday, June 18, 2025Village Bank partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to award $20,000 to Support the Troops MN through the Member Impact Fund
At Village Bank, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of serving those who serve us. That’s why we’re proud to share that, through our partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), we helped Support the Troops MN receive a $20,000 grant from the Member Impact Fund. This grant was made possible through a 3-to-1 matching program, where FHLB Des Moines contributed $3 for every $1 donated by Village Bank. It’s a powerful example of how collaboration can
Monday, June 02, 2025Recession-Proofing Tactics for the Small Business Owner
Recessions don’t come with drumrolls. They creep in, clouding once-clear forecasts and tugging at the edges of consumer confidence. For small business owners, these downturns can feel like tectonic shifts—sudden, unavoidable, and disorienting. Yet while economic cycles aren’t within anyone’s control, resilience certainly is. Shaping a business that can hold its ground when the current turns means thinking ahead, tightening in smart ways, and recognizing opportunity in volatility. Lean Into Core Offerings
