At Forte Bank so much of what we do is about how we’re giving back to the community — whether that’s in the form of employee volunteer hours, a financial contribution for a community project, or just our business philosophy and how we serve customers.
Our Community Center blog spotlights bank events, financial education and financial security topics that we think are important you know about, and activities going on in and around Washington County.
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Amy Kieser
| Jun 25, 2026
For one morning, bankers traded business attire for work gloves and purple "Community Is Our Forte" t-shirts as they spread out across the county to lend a hand where it's needed most at four local non-profit organizations.
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Sophie Heckendorf
| Aug 08, 2025
BCT Service Heat Treating utilizes heat and advanced processes to enhance the strength, toughness, and longevity of metal parts, serving industries that require high-quality, durable components.
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Amy Kieser
| Mar 25, 2025
Forte Bank is ushering in a new era of leadership as Tim Purman, a visionary leader who has guided the bank for 25 years, announces his retirement. Purman will retire Effective June 30, 2025, after an extraordinary 40-year career at Forte Bank and nearly 42 years in the banking industry.
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Amy Kieser
| Dec 12, 2024
We have teamed up with Greenlight to assist you in educating your children on money management. Greenlight is a financial education app and debit card for kids and teens, allowing parents to instantly transfer money, set up chores and allowances, establish savings goals, and more.
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Jen Novotny
| Oct 04, 2024
The Grün Hexe is a West Bend restaurant featuring a full-scratch kitchen, including all fresh homemade pasta, soups, sandwiches, salads, paninis and desserts.
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Jen Novotny
| Aug 29, 2024
Keep these 10 rules of homebuying in mind to ensure a smooth journey as you set out to find your perfect home.
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Jen Novotny
| Apr 29, 2024
Forte Bank is opening its fourth full-service location. We expect the new West Bend branch to be open by the end of 2024.
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Jen Novotny
| Mar 27, 2024
April is Community Banking Month! Independent community banks like Forte Bank have a cooperative relationship with the communities we serve. When you succeed, we succeed.
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Jen Novotny
| Oct 18, 2023
Schulteis Pumping is a Slinger-based, family-owned and operated business since its inception in 1966. They are now one of the largest septic tank pumping companies in Southeast Wisconsin.
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Jen Novotny
| Oct 17, 2023
In 2021, there were nearly 1.4 million reports of identity theft received by the FTC.
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