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Joanne Rau Selected to Receive the "2026 Best of Community Banking" Award from Community Bankers of Michigan

Banking, Business, Community, Press Release

Joanne Rau Selected to Receive the “2026 Best of Community Banking” Award from Community Bankers of Michigan

We are incredibly honored to share that Chelsea State Bank’s President & CEO has been selected to receive the Community Bankers of Michigan (CBM)‘s “Best of Community Banking Award”! This awar...

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Neil Wagler - Post Page

Banking, Business, Employee Spotlight, Press Release

CHELSEA STATE BANK WELCOMES NEIL WAGLER TO THEIR COMMERCIAL BANKING TEAM

Chelsea State Bank announced today that Neil T. Wagler has joined its commercial banking team as Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer. Wagler brings extensive commercial banking experience, incl...

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Chelsea State bank Contributes $30,000+ to young farmers at local community fairs

Agriculture, Banking, Community, Press Release

CHELSEA STATE BANK CONTRIBUTES OVER $30,000 TO YOUNG FARMERS AT LOCAL COMMUNITY FAIRS

Chelsea State Bank invested over $30,000 in young agricultural exhibitors across three Michigan counties through the purchase of nine livestock animals at local community fairs, advancing agricultural...

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Derek Zonca Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight | Derek Zonca

We are pleased to introduce our Senior Credit Analyst, Derek Zona, who joined the bank as a Senior Credit Analyst earlier this summer. Derek attended Eastern Michigan University, earning a B.A. in F...

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Banking, Business, Employee Spotlight, Press Release

CHELSEA STATE BANK WELCOMES JACOB PARKER TO COMMERCIAL BANKING TEAM

Chelsea State Bank is pleased to welcome Jacob (Jake) Parker to their Commercial Banking Team. “Jake has joined Chelsea State Bank’s Commercial Banking Team as Assistant Vice President, Commercial...

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Aware Shelter's leadership team poses for a photo with Chelsea State Bank Team members

Community, Press Release

CHELSEA STATE BANK & EMPLOYEES DONATE $2,396 TO AWARE SHELTER, THROUGH BLUE JEANS FOR CHARITY

Chelsea State Bank and its employees made a $2,396 donation to the Aware Shelter, an organization that provides services to domestic and sexual violence survivors. The dollars raised for this donati...

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Chelsea State Bank's Blue Jeans for Charity - donation to local nonprofit, It Only Takes 5.

Community, Press Release

CHELSEA STATE BANK & EMPLOYEES DONATE $2,616 TO IT ONLY TAKES 5, THROUGH BLUE JEANS FOR CHARITY

MONDAY MAY 11, 2026 | CHELSEA, MI – Chelsea State Bank and its employees donated $2,616 to It Only Takes 5, a local nonprofit organization last week. The dollars raised for this donation came from...

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Employee photos of Emily Schaible, Carie Tillman, Mark Stevens, Nancy Zander, Stuart Mann, and Nicole Bell

Community, Press Release

CHELSEA STATE BANK ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS

Date: 4/27/2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joanne Rau | President and CEO | 734-385-1122 Chelsea State Bank Announces Promotions MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026, CHELSEA, MICHIGAN – Chelsea State Bank, a...

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2026 Woman of CSB, Marelvi van Reesema Award

Community, Press Release

CHELSEA STATE BANK ANNOUNCES 2026 WOMAN OF CSB AWARD

MARCH 11, 2026: CHELSEA, MI: Chelsea State Bank presented the fifth annual Woman of CSB Award to Marelvi van Reesema, for her longstanding commitment to childcare and preschool excellence in Chelsea, ...

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Teen Money Mojo Image

Community, Personal, Press Release

CHELSEA STATE BANK & CHELSEA DISTRICT LIBRARY UNVEIL: FREE FINANCIAL FUN FOR TEENS, INTRODUCING TEEN MONEY MOJO

MARCH 4, 2026: CHELSEA, MI: In collaboration with Chelsea District Library, Chelsea State Bank reaffirms its dedication to promoting financial literacy within Chelsea and the surrounding communities t...

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Jackson Magazine January Issue Cover

Banking, Business

Chelsea State Bank: How Community Banks Power The Entrepreneurial Engine

This month’s Issue of Jackson Magazine highlights entrepreneurs in the Jackson Area, of which Chelsea State Bank is a guest contributor, The Entrepreneurs Turn Energy, Grit Into Flourishing Business...

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Nancy and Erin are talking with Bart Hawley on JTV - sharing ways consumers can avoid scams

Banking, Community, Security & Fraud Protection

Chelsea State Bank: Financial Focus – Avoiding Fraud and Holiday Scam

Chelsea State Bank’s Vice President, Erin DuBois and Banking Officer, Nancy Zander share current fraud trends and prevention....

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Thomas DuMont and Erin DuBois are sitting inside JTV Studio with Bart

Banking, Business, Community

Chelsea State Bank: Financial Focus – Small Business Lending Update

Chelsea State Bank’s Senior Vice President, Thomas DuMont, and Vice President, Erin DuBois share Small Business Lending Updates...

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Caption: Chelsea State Bank’s Mark Stevens, John Lee, Joe Stempek, Emily Schaible, Bill Bacon, Madison Welshans, and Nicole Bell pictured with Robin from Faith in Action – Dexter

Community, Event, Uncategorized

CHELSEA STATE BANK & EMPLOYEES DONATE $2,406 TO FAITH IN ACTION THROUGH BLUE JEANS FOR CHARITY

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 | WASHTENAW & JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Chelsea State Bank and its employees donated $2,406 to Faith in Action on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The dollars raised for this donat...

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Chelsea State Bank's SVP Tom DuMont and VP Erin DuBois sitting in JTV's studio looking at Bart Hawley

Banking, Community, Personal

Chelsea State Bank: Benefits of Home Equity Lines of Credit

Chelsea State Bank’s Senior Vice President Thomas DuMont, and Vice President Erin DuBois share the benefits of Home Equity Lines of Credit on JTV’s Bart Hawley Show...

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529 Simplified Event Image Trades

Community, Event, Uncategorized

Chelsea State Bank to Host Complimentary 529 Simplified, Unlocking MET & MESP – Your College Savings Game Plan

Chelsea State Bank is hosting a complimentary event where community members can gather to learn more about the Michigan Education Trust Plan and the Michigan Education Savings Plan. The purpose of t...

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Community Bankers of Michigan Recognize Chelsea State Bank Officer

The Community Bankers of Michigan (CBM) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Rising Star Award, including Chelsea State Bank (CSB) Commercial Banking Officer Alex Smith. Recipients will be recogni...

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SavvyStudent Poster: "Creating Financial Literacy" tagline with images of the yellow student debit cards

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Chelsea State Bank Offers ‘SavvyStudent’ Program to Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake Students

Chelsea State Bank recently announced the launch of a new banking initiative, SavvyStudent, designed for local students with a focus on financial literacy and banking principles. This program offers s...

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Bill Bacon and Nicole Bell Introduce SavvyStudent - Chelsea State Bank's New Student Banking Program

Banking, Personal

Chelsea State Bank: Financial Focus – Introduces Student Banking Program

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Grass Lake Senior Center Members join Chelsea State Bank Employees in a group photo

Community, Press Release

Chelsea State Bank & Employees Donate $1,932 to Grass Lake Senior Center

Date: 07/24/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joanne Rau | President and CEO | 734-385-1135 CHELSEA STATE BANK & EMPLOYEES DONATE $1,932 TO GRASS LAKE SENIOR CENTER THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 | WASHTEN...

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Chelsea State Bank's VP Bill Bacon, and VP Jim Sykes at Bart Hawley's Studio

Banking, Personal

Chelsea State Bank: Financial Focus – Identity Theft & Fraud Prevention

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Where you Bank Matters

Banking, Business, Community, Personal, Press Release

Chelsea State Bank: Financial Focus – The Community Bank Difference

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Huron Waterloo Pathways donation $25,000 check presentation

Community, Press Release

Chelsea State Bank donates $25,000 to Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative towards the “Bridge the B2B” Campaign.

Pictured Right to Left: Anne Seyferth (Development Coordinator, HWPI), Mackenzie Wiskiewski (Chief of Staff, HWPI), Kiff Hamp (Executive Director, HWPI), Grace Latz (Communications Coordinator, HWPI),...

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Community, Press Release

CHELSEA STATE BANK ANNOUNCES THE RETIREMENT OF JOHN MANN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN

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Jim Sykes and Erin DuBois at JTV Studios sitting down talking with Bart Hawley

Banking, Business, Credit Score, Debt, Mortgage, Personal, Personal Loans, Refinance

Chelsea State Bank Presents: Financial Focus – Episode | Consumer Credit Habits, Trends and Best Practices with the Bart Hawley Show on JTV

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Chelsea State Bank Coming Soon Jackson MI

Press Release

Chelsea State Bank ‘Coming Soon’ to Jackson Michigan

Chelsea State Bank is expanding, opening a full-service banking branch in Jackson, Michigan in October 2024....

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Banking, Business, Community

JTV’s Bart Hawley Show | Community Impact Update with Chelsea State Bank

Senior Vice President, Thomas DuMont and Vice President Erin DuBois share community impact updates with Bart Hawley along with the announcement of two new Commercial Bankers, Neil Wagler and Jake Park...

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Don't Fall for Fraud

Banking, Community, Personal, Security & Fraud Protection

How to Spot a Tap-to-Pay Donation Scam:

According to an article posted on USA Today, the “Better Business Bureau is warning customers about tap-to-pay scams that can let criminals steal money directly from your bank account.” No need to...

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Community, Press Release

CHELSEA STATE BANK PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO 6 CHELSEA, DEXTER, GRASS LAKE, & JACKSON HIGH GRADUATING SENIORS

CHELSEA STATE BANK PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO 6 CHELSEA, DEXTER, GRASS LAKE, & JACKSON HIGH GRADUATING SENIORS TUESDAY JUNE 30, 2026 | WASHTENAW & JACKSON COUNTIES, MI – Chelsea State Bank continues i...

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