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Small Business Emergency Loans – DEED

March 25, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is creating an Emergency Loan Program to assist small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses are a vital part of Minnesota’s economy and this program will provide a source of working capital to help businesses sustain operations during this challenging time. Highland Bank has

Highland Bank Welcomes Erin Hammer!

March 6, 2020

Highland Bank is proud to welcome Erin Hammer as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banker! Erin joins our team with nearly 30 years of banking expertise, including portfolio management, relationship development & management, sales & marketing, and networking & business development. Erin began her career in banking at Norwest and most recently at Western Bank.  

10 Money Hacks for First Time Parents

January 16, 2020

As a first-time parent, you’ve probably been warned about sleepless nights, feeding struggles and the persistent fear that you have no idea what you’re doing. But did anyone mention the temptation to buy a $30 Thanksgiving onesie that your baby would wear for about five hours? It’s easy to overspend when you’re giddy and exhausted,

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Becoming an Entrepreneur Starts With Changing Your Mindset

January 13, 2020

After being laid off as a journalist, Dorie Clark realized that being her own boss was the best way forward. In the next several years of self-employment, she discovered one important trait: willingness to learn. “There’s an essential mindset for being your own boss,” says Clark, a New York City-based marketing strategy consultant and author

Fuel Your Business’ Success – Find a Mentor

January 10, 2020

Owning your own business puts you in the driver’s seat, but the road to success isn’t always clear. A business mentor — someone who’s made mistakes, learned lessons and has advice — can keep you headed in the right direction. Pamela J. Goodwin, CEO and founder of commercial real estate company Goodwin Commercial in Dallas,

8 Things That Won’t Hurt (Whew!) Your Credit

January 7, 2020

Pay a credit card a month late, and you can count on it hurting your credit score. But there are some murkier areas you may wonder about: What happens if I marry someone whose credit is a lot worse than mine? Could my library fine from five years ago keep me from getting approved for

3 Things To Do When You Get a Salary Increase

December 11, 2019

Bravo! Everyone wants to make more money, and you’ve managed to do just that. Whether you received a raise or took a higher-paying job, a salary increase is something to celebrate. It’s also something to evaluate within your larger financial picture. That way, you know what to do with your additional cash. Here’s what to

Win Big on Black Friday by Buying This – And Not That

November 26, 2019

The day that discount shoppers have waited for all year is practically here. Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — has long been touted as one of the best times of the year for buying just about anything. But despite huge sales at nearly every retailer, it won’t be all deals during the 2019 post-Turkey Day

Highland Bank Honored by the SBA

August 21, 2019

We are proud to be recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration for our on-going commitment to help grow the local business community!