Content By: Greg Larson Networking plays a crucial role in building strong professional and personal relationships, collaborating, and creating opportunities for growth. In today’s fast-paced digital world, the value of authentic, face-to-face connections remains undeniable. This blog discusses my insights, experiences, and best practices for building meaningful professional relationships. Why is face-to-face networking still important ...
Drake Bank has promoted Daniel Batten to senior vice president, chief credit officer. Batten joined the Bank in February 2017, previously serving as assistant vice president, commercial banker. In his tenure at the Bank, Batten has demonstrated exceptional banking and business development skills. Additionally, he has invested in his career by studying bank leadership and ...
St. Paul, Minn. | December 31, 2024 – Drake Bank has promoted Daniel Batten to senior vice president, chief credit officer. Batten joined the Bank in February 2017, previously serving as assistant vice president, commercial banker. In his tenure at the Bank, Batten has demonstrated exceptional banking and business development skills. Additionally, he has invested ...
St. Paul, Minn. | November 14, 2024 - The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) has recognized 84 Minnesota banks, including Drake Bank, for their community involvement. MBA’s Community Champion program honors and recognizes the vital role banks play in their communities. For its second consecutive year, Drake Bank was recognized as a Community Champion for working with ...
Drake Bank welcomes John Sander as vice president, commercial banker. Sander's experience in client service will make him an excellent fit for the Bank's mission to build better futures for the community. Twin Cities Business (TCB) Magazine and Mpls. St. Paul (MSP) Magazine announced Stephanie Scarrella, senior mortgage lender at Drake Bank, as a 2024 ...
St. Paul, Minn. | October 15, 2024 – Twin Cities Business (TCB) Magazine, a leading resource for business news, insight, and inspiration, and Mpls.St.Paul (MSP) Magazine, a local publication providing timely, dependable, and interesting information about the people, places, and events that form the Twin Cities; announced Stephanie Scarrella, senior mortgage lender at Drake Bank ...
September is Community Impact Month, which gives Minnesota Bankers Association member banks a focused period to engage in community service activities and show how banks play a vital role in supporting their communities. Part of Drake Bank’s mission focuses on building a better future for everyone. To give back, the team participated in three events ...
Drake Bank welcomes Frank Inamagua as Vice President, Commercial Banker. Inamagua brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in business and retail banking, having over 15 years at various financial institutions. Read More
At Drake Bank, we believe that financial literacy is an important foundation block for our clients. Understanding how to manage money from an early age is crucial; our team is committed to providing parents and children with the tools they need to build a strong financial foundation. Our consumer banking experts, Janet Alland, senior vice ...
Choosing options that align with your financial goals is essential when considering personal savings. Whether you’re saving for a rainy day, a major purchase, or want to grow your wealth over time, understanding different savings options is important. Two popular choices for personal savings are traditional savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs). Each offers ...