Category: Business Finance

In 3 Simple Steps: Get Your Business Emergency Prepared

Two businessmen reviewing emergency evacuation plan

All businesses should prepare for the unexpected by setting up an emergency management plan. According to James Bucki, Director of Computing Technologies at Genesee Community College, 75 percent of businesses that experience a significant disaster fail within six months. “Remember, your company is a series of interconnected systems,” he writes in an article for TheBalance.com…. Read more »

Is a farm expansion or ag building renovation in your future?

barn and silo on farm field

Are you considering a farm expansion, building renovation or new start-up? For farmers looking to expand or start a new operation, it can feel overwhelming. There are the pressures of purchasing the right land or equipment at the right price, developing a business plan and, of course, being a good community partner and steward of… Read more »

How One Local Farmer Put Down Roots with Minster Bank

Tractor cultivating field in springtime

As a child, Dan Klosterman recalls his parents opening his first savings account with Minster Bank. From his first deposit to his first car loan to financing his farm expansion, he has turned to Minster Bank. Why? Because longevity, trust and personal service still mean a lot in ag business. This business mindset and deep… Read more »