FRAUD ALERT: Scammers have been contacting residents of SE Wisconsin claiming to be from their Financial Institution or other companies that you may do business with. The scammers are relaying an urgent message for “Customers” to update their ACH information. Please be aware this is a scam. If you are contacted please call your Financial Institution directly and let them know immediately. Do not call the scammers back. For CSB customers, if you need immediate assistance please contact your banker or your local CSB location. [CSB Contact Information]

In celebration of the Holiday Season, all Community State Bank locations will be closed on Christmas Eve (12/24/2024), and Christmas Day (12/25/2024). On behalf of everyone at Community State Bank, we would like to wish our friends and neighbors a very "Merry Christmas!" We look forward to serving you in the New Year.

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CSB Helps Support Local Hurricane Relief Effort

Kansasville resident Crysta Hernandez organized a relief effort for Hurricane Helene victims, delivering nearly 2,000 pounds of supplies to Weaverville, NC. Supported by family and friends, she …

Grandparent Scam

Community State Bank is taking action against scams like the "Grandparent Scam." Learn how to protect yourself with essential tips for staying safe!

Back to School Savings

10 tips to help to save money this back-to-school season with smart budgeting, shopping tips, and creative ways to reuse and plan for your child's needs.

LEAD Award 2024

Community State Bank presents The LEAD Award, honoring Walworth County Fair exhibitors for leadership and service. Applications are open to 2024 exhibitors that are graduating seniors or students …

2024 Best of Voting

Do you love your Community Bank? Do you think CSB is the the BEST in the biz? Well, now is your chance to share that with the community! Community State Bank is in the running for Best of Racine …

Tech Support Scams

Tech support scams are when scammers trick you into utilizing unnecessary tech support services to supposedly fix device or software problems that don't exist.

CSB Mortgage Center Expands Team

CSB welcomes Joe Canfield and Kayla Mathews to the CSB Mortgage Center. Serving Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties, the CSB Mortgage Center offers full-service mortgage solutions.

Combatting Fraud and Scams

Discover essential fraud prevention tactics tailored to your community. Stay informed on local scams, protect your accounts, and safeguard your identity with expert strategies.

Fraud Attempts Close to Home

Discover practical tips to protect yourself from fraud attempts in your neighborhood, from car smash-and-grabs to tech scams. Stay informed and safeguard your personal information with insights from …

Community Banking Month

Join us this April to celebrate Community Banking Month with Community State Bank! Discover the local impact of banking with us and see why community banking matters!

CSB's Ag Team - Led by Local Farming Experts

Join us in celebrating National Ag Day! Get acquainted with the local farmers who hold the agricultural reins at Community State Bank. From our boardroom to our lending team, CSB stands as the premier…

John O'Leary Inspires at Go Frank Go Day 2024

This event was developed to help promote the mission of the Go Frank Go Foundation, and inspire local students, community members, and local business leaders to continue making a difference in the …

How to Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams

A message from the Federal Trade Commission. Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money using cryptocurrency. To steer clear of a crypto con, here are some things to know.

2024 CSB Promotions and New Hire

CSB is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Pieroni, Senior Vice President - Kenosha County Market President; Molly Krause, Vice President - Cash Management; Laura Burnett Shoemaker, Vice …

2023 New Hires

Community State Bank is pleased to welcome the following CSB employees: Richard Behls, Senior Vice President & Chief Credit Officer; Seth Meyer, BSA Officer; Katielynne Olszewski, BSA Analyst; and…

Gift2Giving Returns for 6th Year

Community State Bank (CSB) is excited to announce the return of their 6th annual employee driven donation campaign, #Gift2Giving. Each CSB employee was presented with $150 from the bank to donate back…

Elder Abuse On the Rise

There has been a recent uptick in financial elder abuse cases in Southeast Wisconsin. These are difficult cases to solve, and it's often tough to identify the crooks, or retrieve the funds.

Best Of Racine Kenosha and Lake Geneva

Community State Bank is excited to announce that we've placed in several categories in several markets for Best of Racine County, Best of Kenosha County, and Best of Lake Geneva!

Phishing Scams

Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information. But there are several things you can do to protect yourself.

2023 LEAD Scholarship Awards

Community State Bank awarded seven Walworth County Fair Exhibitors with L.E.A.D. Scholarship Awards on September 26th, 2023 at the Walworth County Fair Buyers Dinner.

100 Women Who Care Returns October 2023

Community State Bank (CSB) is excited to announce the return of 100 Women Who Care - Western Racine County on Wednesday, October 4th from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM at 1841 Farms and Vineyard in …

Walworth County Fair Scholarship

Community State Bank is pleased to present The LEAD Award, a scholarship designed to celebrate Walworth County Fair exhibitors that are focused on serving and leading their communities.

LEAD Award

The LEAD Award is a scholarship designed for community focused Walworth County Fair Exhibitors.

2023 Best of Voting

Do you love your Community Bank? Do you think CSB is the the BEST in the biz? Well, now is your chance to share that with the community!

Union Grove Promotions

Community State Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of three CSB employees: Shelly Petrick (Union Grove Retail Manager), MacKenzie Graf (Union Grove Assistant Retail Manager), and Jody Vollmer …

Racine County Fair Mega Ride Passes

Community State Bank will once again be your one-stop-shop to pick up your Mega Ride Passes for the Racine County Fair. Pass holders can ride all day, everyday at the Midway during the entire fair.

CFO Retirement and Appointment

Peter Schumacher has announced his intent to retire as CFO at the end of the year. CSB is excited to announce the appointment of Bob Findysz to the position of SVP - CFO.

Steps to Homeownership in a Competitive Market

The best techniques to becoming a homeowner in a competitive housing market are reflective in our community banking core values, namely dedication and community. While your process may look a little …

Opting-Out of Prescreened Credit Offers

Sometimes you might get offers for credit cards or insurance that say you've been prescreened or prequalified. You get these offers because of information in your credit report.

2023 CSB Promotions

CSB is pleased to announce the promotion of following CSB employees: Katie Stolp, Julie Schrader, Caitlyn Eulgen, Nicholas Dawley, and Robert Pieroni.

Main Street Christmas 2022

Planning to spread some cheer this Christmas? Consider spending part of your holiday shopping budget locally! CSB's Main Street Christmas program is designed to help promote local businesses in …

Gift2Giving 2022

Over $70,000 has been invested back into the community through #Gift2Giving, an employee directed donation campaign at Community State Bank.

How to Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams

Fake checks come in many forms. They might look like business or personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, or a check delivered electronically. Here’s what you need to know about fake check…

Grandparent Scams

Scammers who gain access to consumers' personal information – by mining social media or purchasing data from cyber thieves – are creating storylines to prey on the fears of grandparents.

Lake Geneva and Kenosha Staff

CSB is pleased to announce the following staff updates: Sherri Gorecki (Lake Geneva Retail Manager), Barbara Fish (Lake Geneva Universal Banker), and Julie Schrader (Kenosha and Paddock Lake Retail …

Brian Lois Joins CSB's Ag Team

Community State Bank (CSB), a local lending and banking partner, is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Lois as Agricultural Relationship Coordinator.

James Moyer Accepts Community Service Award

On Thursday, October 14th, 2021 Community State Bank hosted the third annual Frank Lamping Community Service Award at their bank headquarters in Union Grove. Nearly 100 guests celebrated this year’s…

National Farmers Day

Thank you to the farmers in our community! An editorial by Ag Manager and Market President, David Moyer in honor of National Farmers Day.

Kenosha Ribbon Cutting

Community State Bank (CSB) along with the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the bank’s Kenosha, WI location on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021. The ceremony represented the…

RCEDC Lender of the Year

CSB Market President Robert Pieroni was recently received the Racine County Economic Development Council Lender of the Year award for 2020. The award The award is presented each year to an individual …

Homeownership Month 2021

In recognition of National Homeownership Month in June, Community State Bank and The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are encouraging current and prospective homeowners to consult their…

DW Coffee at the Bank

What once was known as the Community State Bank Rochester location (201 West Main Street) will soon become DW Coffee at the Bank.

Consumer Fraud

Consumer fraud has been on the rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, there have been schemes detected related to unemployment fraud.

Coin Buy Back Program

After only a week of the program, CSB is announcing that they’ve reached all of their current program goals. The coin buy-back program will be suspended at the end of the business day on Tuesday, …

Chris Miller Joins CSB Board

Community State Bank (CSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Miller, President of Miller Motor Sales, Inc., to the Community State Bank Board of Directors.

CSB Kenosha Now Open

Community State Bank (CSB) is pleased to announce the opening of their Kenosha office located at 8304 75th Street (Hwy 50).

CSB Announces 2020 Promotions

Community State Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of five employees: Steve Donovan, Jackie Kolbeck, Mandi Maas, Kris Mertins-Elliott and Katie Stolp.

#Gift2Giving 2019

Community State Bank (CSB) recently completed their second-annual employee-driven donation campaign, known as #Gift2Giving.

2020 Closing Schedule

Community State Bank (CSB) will be closed for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

CSB Kenosha Location

Community State Bank (CSB) is pleased to announce its newest location in Kenosha, located at 8304 75th Street (Hwy 50).

Podcast Donation

Community State Bank (CSB) recently donated new podcast equipment to support United Way’s LIFT community school initiative at Knapp Elementary School.

CSB Teams Up with SBDC

CSB is pleased to announce it has teamed up with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center to help business owners and entrepreneurs in SE Wisconsin.

Focus on Community

CSB recently presented a donation to Focus on Community to support and expand the program’s impact within the Union Grove community and at its high school.