https://banknews.com/people/longtime-minnesota-bank-owner-passes-away https://media.assettype.com/banknews/2026-06-01/3zhl60ba/Thumbnail.webp William Watts Pye II banknews en 2026-06-01T14:24:05.830Z Longtime Minnesota bank owner passes away People, William Watts Pye II, Lake Country Community Bank https://banknews.com/chronicles/montana-banks-using-space-creatively-for-larger-than-life-branding-service-placemaking https://media.assettype.com/banknews/2026-05-29/dki1840c/Outside-Full-New-North-sky-shot.jpg Three Rivers Bank of Montana in Kalispell is designed with an "A" frame that emphasizes the area's towering sights. "We want to fit in with our surroundings," said Ashley King-Jones, granddaughter of Jack King who designed the building. https://media.assettype.com/banknews/2026-05-29/goprpmla/Michael-Zacharisen-photo.jpg Michael Zacharisen, M.D., is a self-taught artist and was featured at Bank of Bozeman in Spring of 2024. He is pictured with his wife, Penny, as they attend a different artist’s reception. https://media.assettype.com/banknews/2026-05-29/lhz09907/Javier-moreno-Milan-Art-Institute-photo.jpg Javier Moreno studied at the Milan Art Institute and is owner of Moreno Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman, Mont. His work has been featured multiple times at the Bank of Bozeman. He is pictured here with his wife, Marnie. https://media.assettype.com/banknews/2026-05-29/1tujma6w/FSB_Trail_Cash.jpg Brandi Massey of First Security Bank Missoula shows off the bags that customers find in its FSB Trail Cash program, which rewards people for hiking on local trails. banknews en 2026-06-01T11:00:00.000Z Montana banks using space creatively for larger-than-life branding, service, placemaking Chronicles, Three Rivers Bank of Montana, Ashley King-Jones, Clinton Gerst, Janie Weinber, Michael Zacharisen, Bank of Bozeman, Javier Moreno https://banknews.com/opinion/7-ways-alternative-lenders-can-help-community-banks-reach-more-customers https://media.assettype.com/banknews/2026-05-28/ejt2wsjl/Steve-T-OCF-crop-.jpg Steve Tomasello banknews en 2026-06-01T11:00:00.000Z 7 ways alternative lenders can help community banks reach more customers Insights, Banks, Opinion, Lending