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United Prairie Banks to host Customer Appreciation Picnics
It’s been a longstanding tradition among United Prairie Banks to host summer picnics for their customers. The year 2008 is no exception for UPB’s “Customer Appreciation” events.
All customers are invited to come to their local United Prairie Bank’s event and have some free food and fun.
“These picnics are a ‘thank you’ to the people we are privileged to serve,” said Stuart Sneer, president of all the United Prairie Banks. “And, they give our staff people a chance to talk with our customers on a more relaxed, fun basis.”
The picnic tradition was started by Jim Sneer, company founder. And, over the last three decades, the picnics have become one of those events that help mark the passing of summer.
Each UPB picnic is a little different in food fare. Corn on the cob, barbequed pork, chips and potato salad are popular menu items. Occasionally entertainment and door prizes are thrown into the menu.
“Some of our Customer Appreciation events have featured deejays, some live bands. Sometimes the staff sets up games for the children,” said Stuart Sneer. “Each bank staff creates their event for the year.”
Plans for all the events are not yet finalized, but the following is an up-to-date list of UPB picnics:
Jackson: Monday, June 23, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jackson Nat'l Guard Armory. Menu includes hamburgers, beans, beverages, ice cream and sno-cones.
Madison: Monday, July 7, 5 to 7 p.m., at the VFW. Menu TBA.
Mankato: Date to be announced after the move in to the new building at 10 Firestone Drive. The move is scheduled for Monday, June 30.
Mt Lake / Windom: Wednesday, August 13, Mt Lake City Park. Menu TBA.
New Ulm: Tuesday, August 12, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Hermann Park. Menu includes pork sandwiches, beans, chips, cookies and beverages. Entertainment by Schell's Hobo Band.
Owatonna: Thursday, June 26, 4 to 7 p.m. in the Main Bank parking lot. Menu includes pork burgers, chips, ice cream and beverages. Entertainment by Laverne Wanous.
Round Lake: Tuesday, June 10, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rd Lake American Legion. Menu includes pork sandwiches, beans, chips, salad, cookies and beverages.
Slayton: Thursday, July 10, 5 to 7 p.m. at Gullard Park. Menu TBA. Entertainment by the Slayton Community Band.
Spicer: Thursday, Sept 4, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the bank parking lot. Menu includes pork sandwiches, beans, chips, cookies and beverages. Entertainment by the Norseman Band.
Springfield: Wednesday, June 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Springfield Community Center. Menu TBA.
Waseca: Thursday, June 19, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the bank parking lot. Menu includes hot dogs, chips, ice cream and pop.
Wilmont: Tuesday, July 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Menu includes a burger bar.
Worthington: Tuesday, June 24, 5 to 7 p.m. at Centennial Park. Menu includes pork sandwiches, salad, chips, cookies and beverages.
UPDATED 8/6/2008
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New Mankato location NOW open!
United Prairie Bank's expansive new Mankato location is now officially open for business at the intersection of County Road 3 and Highway 22 (across 22 from Menards).
The old bank facility at Trail Creek Plaza is now closed. The ATM has also moved to the new location.
Mankato customers and area customers who use the Mankato facility should now go to the new 30,000 square foot location.
The bank's phone number (507.344.1450) and fax number ((507.344.1806) has not changed.
The new bank building has been under construction since September of 2007. With it, our Mankato customers will have access to a multi-lane drive up and safe deposit boxes -- services that have not been available at the temporary bank.
The new location is also the company headquarters for the entire 16-bank operation. A Central Service team will operate out of the building's upper floors. This team provides bookkeeping and customer service support to all the branch locations.
A grand opening celebration is scheduled for late summer.
UPDATED 7/1/2008
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