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Prevail Bank Shred Event Helps People Helping People
As a result of Prevail Bank’s Community Shred Day event in Baraboo, $1,777 was raised for People Helping People’s Adopt a Veteran Program, supporting homeless veterans and those in need throughout the area. Prevail Bank pledged $1 for every pound of paper, up to $1,000 for People Helping People, and the community rose to the challenge, bringing in a whopping 6,000 pounds of paper to be safely destroyed and recycled! The public chipped in an additional $777 in donations, bringing the total gift to
Prevail Bank Combines Reading & Financial Education
Prevail Bank Combines Reading & Financial Education Bankers teach children valuable saving skills by reading together. (Baraboo) During the month of April – National Financial Literacy Month - eight Prevail Bank professionals volunteered and taught, in collaboration with the classroom teachers, approximately 286 kids the value of saving. They facilitated money-related activities and read a book entitled, “The Berenstain Bear’s Trouble with Money”. The story follows Brother and Sister Bear as they
Prevail Bank Supports Baraboo High School Interact Club with $1,000 Donation
(Baraboo) Baraboo High School’s Interact Club received $1,000 from Prevail Bank in support of its Food For Kidz program. The program packs meals for children and families in need; 95,000 meals were packaged this year. The contribution was one of 25 awarded through Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions Committee. This spring, the Committee donated a total of $109,945 to nonprofits that serve low-to-moderate income households, support local economic growth, provide financial education, or enhance the
Prevail Bank Supports Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin River Area with $5,000 Donation
(Baraboo) Habitat for Humanity of the Wisconsin River Area received $5,000 from Prevail Bank in support of its Home Repair Heros program. The program fixes houses for veterans, low-income, and disabled homeowners who are struggling to maintain their homes. Services include the installation of handicapped-accessible ramps, window and door replacements, replacement of steps and handrails for safety and energy efficiency projects. The contribution was one of 25 awarded through Prevail Bank’s Charitable
Why Sauk Prairie Small Businesses Need More Than a Social Media Profile
Small businesses can build real brand awareness and loyal customers without a massive advertising budget — but creativity alone won't carry you. In Sauk Prairie, where businesses serve a close-knit riverway community, the difference between getting noticed and being overlooked usually comes down to one thing: showing up consistently with a clear strategy behind the effort.The Tool Most Businesses Skip: A Written Plan If you run your marketing by instinct — posting when something feels timely, trying a
The Core Setup Investments That Help Young Businesses Thrive
Launching a business in the Sauk Prairie area is an exciting leap—but also one that rewards owners who invest intentionally in a few foundational areas. The most successful new businesses tend to share one theme: they allocate early resources toward stability, visibility, and operational clarity rather than reacting later when problems grow more expensive. This article covers: Foundational financial and operational systems Early customer visibility strategy Smart technology choices Document readiness
Rethinking Work: How Businesses Can Truly Embrace Remote and Flexible Schedules
Not too long ago, the idea of working from anywhere was a novelty—something for freelancers, consultants, or the lucky few with progressive bosses. Now, it’s clear that remote work and flexible schedules aren’t just passing trends. They’re fundamental shifts in how we approach productivity, work-life balance, and even the way we define success. But while many companies have accepted the idea in theory, the real challenge is making it work—sustainably, equitably, and in a way that doesn’t leave employees
