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December 2023 – It’s that time of year again when analysts try to predict what’s to come for lower middle market M&A deals in the coming year. In this case, deals that are $3 million and under in EBITDA fall into this scope. While the adage—the only certainty is uncertainty—may apply to some extent, we

St Paul, MN – Community bankers around the country gathered in Washington this past week to discuss the latest challenges currently facing community banks across the country, according to Troy Rosenbrook, President of Highland Bank. Rosenbrook, who attended the ABA Community Bankers Council meeting November 13-15, said the bankers talked at length about public policy, operations

The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) has recognized 90 Minnesota banks for their community involvement. Banks play a vital role in their communities and to honor and recognize their involvement, the MBA created the Community Champion recognition program. Highland Bank is one of 90 Community Champions that have worked with hundreds of organizations in our communities

  Highland Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Sue Lee to Chief Operations Officer, effective October, 2023. Sue joined Highland in 2008, as the bank completed its acquisition of Ridgedale State Bank. Since then, she expanded her banking experience from Consumer Banking to include Commercial Banking and Operations leadership, most recently holding the

August 2023 – The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal held a panel discussion recently about cybersecurity. Panelists included Emy Johnson, chief security officer at Allina Health; Wolf Lewis, regional vice president, Comcast Business Midwest Region; and Angie Propp, VP cash management sales manager, Highland Bank. John Ebert, professor and cybersecurity program director, Saint Mary’s University, served