Our bank has been promoting the "Buy Local" business model since the concept began to surface in central Wisconsin some years ago.  We regularly participate in initiatives that showcase local business people, entrepreneurs, and farm products.  Of course making loans to small businesses (existing or startups) is part of what our locally owned and operated bank does throughout the year as well.  We encourage you to "Buy Local" whenever possible.  We invite you to visit www.the350project.net for additional detail regarding the positive impact of spending your dollars locally.  Many of our new customers comment about their appreciation for the personal service and interaction they have with our employees.  You may want to consider transferring more of your business to a bank that wants your financial transactions to be something apart from the competition.