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This week, our Chicagoland markets hosted three Old National Empowerment Loan Program small business receptions. The Empowerment program expands access to capital for minority and women-owned small businesses that may not normally qualify for credit under traditional underwriting guidelines. Thank you to those who attended to learn about the program and how we can help their business grow.

Demonstrating that you are trying to help your customer save money will ultimately engender greater customer satisfaction and loyalty. With the right approach, you can save customers money, while also strengthening your bottom line.
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5 Ways Collaboration Saves Your Customers Money (And Why It Matters) Good news: Strategic partnerships aren't only for your benefit. Working within them, your customers might save money, too

In the digital age, small businesses must be vigilant about their cybersecurity practices. From cultivating cybersecurity awareness to applying regular software updates and patches, here are some essential strategies to protect your business.
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What Key Measures Enhance Cybersecurity for Small Businesses? Keeping your small business safe online can feel overwhelming. IT experts share eight essential strategies for protecting your business

After many years working, the last thing you would want to do is make a pivotal mistake when selecting a pension option. Here are four key factors to consider when making your vital pension decision.

Pension Mistakes Can Last a Lifetime: How to Avoid Them Choosing the wrong pension option could impact your financial future in retirement. Consider these four factors before deciding which option works best for you

Today is Women’s Equality Day. Since 1971, this day has recognized the ratification of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote. Learn more about this historic day.

Women's Equality Day Since 1971, Women’s Equality Day has been celebrated annually on August 26. The celebration falls on the anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote.

By empowering employees to pursue their passions inside and outside the organization, businesses can not only boost employee engagement and retention but also create a positive ripple effect that benefits society as a whole. Here are some simple steps to make doing good part of who you are as a company.
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Simple steps to make doing good part of who you are Fostering a culture of doing good can help a company attract and retain employees. Here are some tips for making doing good a part of your company identity

If you're looking for a way out of debt, you’ve likely heard of the snowball method but there’s also the avalanche method. Here's what you need to know about the avalanche method and why it might offer a better path to becoming debt-free.

Forget the Debt Snowball: Here's a Better Way to Pay Off Your Debt Are you looking for a way to pay off your debt? Here are some tips on why the avalanche method may be a better way to become debt-free

Our Summer 2024 Internship program wrapped up last week. The program designs meaningful work for students to enter a professional financial services environment over a 10-week period. Hear from recent interns about their experience and what they learned.

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Are you a small business owner in the Chicago area evaluating your financing options? Join us for one of three receptions to learn more about our Empowerment Small Business Loan program which expands access to capital for minority and women-owned small businesses that may not normally qualify. Register here:

Chicagoland Small Business Networking Reception Please click the link to complete this form.

Workplace trends, like the growing attention to companies’ responsibilities towards sustainability and corporate citizenship, reflect a workforce that increasingly values purpose-driven initiatives and social engagement from employers and brands. Here’s how you can empower a purpose-driven workforce through volunteerism.

Empowering a Purpose-Driven Workforce Through Volunteerism: A Skills-Based Perspective As employees increasingly demand responsible corporate behavior, volunteer opportunities are an effective way to build community and promote an engaged workforce

While all businesses are facing challenges due to high interest rates, inflation and staffing shortages, nonprofits have been hit especially hard. As we celebrate National Nonprofit Day and all the amazing work they do, here are some ways that nonprofits can overcome current challenges.
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How Nonprofits Can Weather Inflation, Staffing and Other Challenges While all businesses are facing challenges due to high interest rates, inflation and staffing shortages, nonprofits have been hit especially hard.

Old National is proud to support Indianapolis's Orr Fellowship early career development program. If you are a high-achieving college student set to graduate by August 2025 and are interested in working with future-focused businesses in Indianapolis, click the application link below to accelerate your career.

Apply - Orr Fellowship Interested in applying to Orr Fellowship? It only takes around three minutes! Fill out the form to apply today!

Old National has been a past partner company for the Orr Fellowship in Indianapolis. We are excited to be an inaugural partner for the NEW Orr Fellowship early career development program in Evansville. If you are a high-achieving college student set to graduate by August 2025 and are interested in working with future-focused businesses in Evansville, click the application link below to accelerate your career.

Apply - Orr Fellowship Interested in applying to Orr Fellowship? It only takes around three minutes! Fill out the form to apply today!

You'll often hear that it takes money to make money. And there's some truth in that. Even if you only have limited funds to work with, here are a few strategies to earn more money without having to break a sweat.

Passive Income Isn't Just for the Rich. Here Are 3 Ways Everyone Can Earn More Money You don't have to be rich to generate passive income. Here are a few strategies for earning some extra money without breaking a sweat

In small business, retaining customers is just as important than finding new customers. But not all customer retention practices are effective – and some can actually backfire. Let's look at three customer retention strategies to steer clear of.

3 Customer Retention Strategies to Avoid Like the Plague Not all customer retention strategies are equally effective. Here are a few to avoid when building your customer base

Recent research suggests that the ideal emergency fund amount is about $2,500. If you’re starting your savings from scratch, here’s how you can reach that by 2025 if you follow the right steps.

How to Build a $2,500 Emergency Fund by 2025 Having money set aside for emergencies can give you peace of mind. Follow these steps to build a $2,500 emergency fund in just a few months

Small businesses are at greater risk of lawsuit than most. For the savvy business owner, then, gaining a better understanding of the legal issues and business documents surrounding the most common types of lawsuit is a must.

Protect Your Business: The 4 Most Common Business Lawsuits Small businesses are at greater risk for lawsuits. Here's to protect yourself and your business against the most common types of lawsuit.

One powerful tool that is often overlooked is the small business expense audit. Conducting a thorough review of your business expenses can provide a wealth of benefits, helping you uncover hidden savings, streamline operations, and boost your bottom line.

From Red To Black: How An Expense Audit Can Turn Your Business Around A solid financial management strategy is key to the health of your business. Here's how expense audit can help

Every business owner has been there. That moment when you’re completely fed up with your business, and have had enough of the client complaints, technical difficulties, and whatever else has come your way. Here are a few tips and tactics for coping.

What To Do When You're Tired Of Running Your Own Business Overwhelmed by running your own business? Entrepreneurial experts weigh in with these tips for coping


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As prices rise on everything, your wallet does take a hit. This could end up costing you when it comes to your credit score. Learn more about how inflation could affect your credit, and what you can do to help prevent its impact.

Will inflation hurt your credit score? Inflation can affect your finances and your credit. Here's what you can to mitigate -- or prevent -- any potential impact

As your child prepares for this school year, have you considered opening a checking account for them? From financial education, responsibility and convenience, here are 5 reasons why it’s a good idea.

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Did you know? August is National Make a Will Month, serving as an annual reminder to update or create your will. Here's our Estate Management Checklist to help you get started.

Estate Management Checklist Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.

The LEAD Rotational Program at Old National is a 24-month development opportunity that prepares recent college graduates to become future organizational leaders. Learn more about 2024 program participants Andrew Schoettlin, Jada Monroe, and Lauren Lechner and their experience.
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Old National Bank Announces 2024 LEAD Rotational Program Graduates Old National Bank's LEAD Rotational Program participants Andrew Schoettlin, Jada Monroe, and Lauren Lechner in June 2024 graduated the Commercial and

Managing finances can be a challenging task these days. However, saving money doesn’t have to be difficult. By implementing a few practical strategies, you can start building a healthier financial future.

Do You Want To Save Money? Try These 7 Tips Worried about building a healthy financial future? Here are 7 tips to help you implement effective strategies and boost your savings

One overlooked aspect of preparing our children for the future is teaching them about money. Let’s explore how having open and constructive money discussions with your kids can help position them for a successful financial future.

Kids and Money Talk: It matters. Get help Talking to kids about money is key to financial success. Parents need to have money discussions and provide children with the tools and knowledge

There are a few differences between a Certificate of Deposit (CD) and a money market account. What are you planning to do with the money you're saving? If you can answer that question, choosing between a CD and money market account will follow naturally.
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Get a Money Market or CD: how to decide Certificate of Deposit (CD) or a money market account. Understanding the purpose of your savings will guide you to the right option, each account type offers distinct benefits tailored to different needs.

Five years ago, Minneapolis residents Peter Schmitt and Katie Jones gave up their cars and, with the help of Old National Bank, revved-up their idea to create a Net Zero Electricity Home. Learn how with Charity Weibel’s help, they were able to work through all the paperwork and challenges with city codes, liens, COVID, supply chain issues, and more to make this dream home a reality.

Banking on a Net Zero Electricity Dream Home with the Help of Old National Five years ago, Minneapolis residents Peter Schmitt and Katie Jones gave up their cars and, with the help of Old National Bank, revved-up their idea

In competitive industries, you can’t sit back and focus all of your energy and effort on increasing revenue. You can cut costs in your business and improve the bottom line much faster by reducing costs and increasing revenue.

5 Ways to Cut Costs in Your Business Trimming costs can be as important to your business as boosting revenue. Here are 5 tips to help improve your bottom line

Today is National Intern Day. We’re grateful to the 38 interns who have made a big impact already as they’ve engaged in mentoring, community service opportunities and contributed to real projects. Thanks for joining us!

Summer 2024 Interns On June 10th, 38 interns began their 10-week summer internships with Old National Bank. The interns are spread out through various departments in

While debt often carries negative connotations, not all debt is created equal. In fact, taking out debt can be a short-term cost to long-term wealth.
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Good debt vs. bad debt: Understanding the difference Not all debt is created equal. Read on to understand the difference between good and bad debt, and how to adjust your strategies based on your own financial situation