STAR Financial Bank

Today, we recognize two exceptional leaders whose dedication, expertise, and commitment have helped shape STAR Financial Bank's success. ⭐

Congratulations to Tom Wright, Vice Chairman, on an extraordinary 50 years of service. Tom's legacy of thoughtful leadership, relationship-building, and unwavering commitment to community banking has influenced generations of employees, strengthened countless customer relationships, and helped guide STAR's growth for five decades.

We also celebrate Mike Goldman, SVP and Chief Credit Officer, on 20 years with STAR. Mike's leadership, industry expertise, and dedication to sound banking practices have played a vital role in supporting our customers, communities, and the long-term success of the organization.

Together, Tom and Mike exemplify the values that define STAR: integrity, service, leadership, and a genuine commitment to the people we serve. We are grateful for their many contributions and the lasting impact they continue to make every day.

Please join us in congratulating Tom and Mike on these incredible milestones!

Now, STAR families can join Greenlight for free*! With a debit card and money app built for them, kids and teens learn to earn, save, and spend wisely. Ready to get started? Join 6+ million parents and kids today.

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You already trust STAR with your checking and savings. When you're ready to plan for what's next, we're here to help.

From growing your savings and investments to preparing for retirement and future generations, STAR Wealth can help you navigate every stage of life with confidence.

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Nonprofits play a vital role in strengthening our communities, but today's funding environment requires more than careful stewardship. It requires strategy.

In a recent Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly article, Kate Miller, President of STAR Private Advisory, discusses how smart cash flow planning, thoughtful reserve management, and trusted financial partnerships can help nonprofit organizations build long-term resilience and continue advancing their missions.

As Kate notes, when financial strategy supports an organization's mission, the entire community benefits. Read more: https://bit.ly/4r0LwRJ

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Progress in motion! If you’ve driven by the corner of State Roads 28 and 13 recently, you’ve likely seen the transformation taking shape.🥳

Following our initial announcement, STAR Financial Bank has officially broken ground on our new, state-of-the-art Elwood banking center. The previous underutilized structure has been cleared to make room for an elevated, modern financial hub designed specifically around our local customers and business owners.

This next chapter is made possible through our continued partnership with Mayor Todd Jones, the City of Elwood, and the Elwood Community Development Corporation:

"Our community has said goodbye to an old, vacant building that sat empty for far too many years... While demolition can sometimes feel like an ending, it really is about a new beginning. Clearing this vacant property opens the door for new investment, new opportunity, and a renewed sense of pride in our uptown... I couldn't be more excited about what this means for the future of Elwood!"— Mayor Todd Jones

✨ Learn more about our deep commitment to local Hoosier communities at starfinancial.com.

⭐ Holiday Hours Update ⭐

In observance of Labor Day, all STAR Financial Bank locations, Video Banking, and the Contact Center will be closed on Monday, September 7.

To plan ahead, please keep in mind:
- Digital Banking and Orbi will remain available 24/7.
- ACH and wire items submitted before 4 p.m. on Friday, September 4, will process the same day.
- ACH and wire items submitted after 4 p.m. on Friday, September 4, will process on Tuesday, September 8.
- Processing is subject to applicable cutoff times and eligibility requirements.

Labor Day is a time to recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions that help our communities thrive every day.

We wish you and your family a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day weekend!

Big ideas. Hard work. Bright futures. ⭐

We're proud to support the next generation of entrepreneurs through our partnership with High School Hustle. Congratulations to the student award recipients recognized at this year's High School Hustle Awards Ceremony! These students spent the summer turning ideas into real businesses while building valuable skills in leadership, innovation, and problem-solving.

Through our sponsorship, STAR was honored to help provide prize funding that recognizes the hard work, creativity, and determination of these young entrepreneurs. We can't wait to see where their journeys take them next.

The school year is back. "Can I have lunch money?" is back, too. 😉

Greenlight helps kids learn to earn, save, and spend wisely, while giving parents the tools to manage it all from one app.

Best of all, STAR families get Greenlight FREE* (a $69 annual value).

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