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In celebration of National Coloring Day on September 14th, Busey is excited to host its third annual community coloring competition, B Creative. Show off your artistic skills by designing your own ‘Busey Dream Vault’ using Busey’s custom coloring page. Submissions will be accepted starting today and continuing through Wednesday, September 18th.

Visit https://hubs.la/Q02NFBfM0 to access the digital coloring page and view the official rules. Printed copies can also be found at every Busey service center. Good luck!

Want to save money on banking fees? Switch to Foundation Checking at Busey Bank. With no monthly maintenance fee or minimum balance required, you can keep more money in your pocket. Learn more by visiting https://hubs.la/Q02NqKZG0 and open an account today!

All Busey locations—including Customer Care and Treasury Management Support—will be closed tomorrow, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3.

Growing up in Clinton, Iowa, Fighting Illini Women's Basketball coach Shauna Green was always passionate about the game. Today, she finds herself in a unique position to use it as a platform for teaching life skills and inspiring others to chase their dreams. To learn more about Green’s values, leadership philosophy and vision for her program, check out the summer edition of Pillar magazine today: https://hubs.ly/Q02N1d0y0.

Introducing Griffin and Solomon—Kid Captains for tonight's Fighting Illini Athletics matchup against EIU. Griffin loves to play football and baseball. When he grows up, he wants to be a veterinarian. Solomon loves soccer and his favorite subject in school is Math. They are both excited to cheer on the Illini!

First Busey Corporation and CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc., are pleased to announce a transformative partnership of our companies—continuing our shared, longstanding commitments to associates, customers and communities. This pairing of like-minded organizations builds on our demonstrated success in providing strong, relationship-oriented service excellence while expanding the product and service offerings available to our valued clients.

With the partnership, Busey grows to approximately $20 billion in total assets and expands market presence to also include Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

Learn more: https://ir.busey.com/news-releases/news-release-details/first-busey-corporation-and-crossfirst-bankshares-inc-announce

There is still time to nominate a Kindness Kid in your community. Do you know a kid who donated their lemonade stand money to charity? Or picks up trash around their neighborhood? They could be recognized as Busey’s Kindness Kid!

Visit https://hubs.la/Q02MwXbX0 now through Friday, August 30th at 12:00 p.m. CT to learn more about the campaign and to submit a nomination.

Safely grow your money for the future with our latest CD special. Open a CD and see your savings grow! Open online: https://hubs.la/Q02MphkG0

A friendly reminder that today is the last day to submit your entries for the refresh of our 1868 Art Exhibition! Don't miss your chance to showcase your creativity and be part of this exciting display. Submissions will close tonight at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Busey’s 1868 Art Exhibition display at Busey’s Wealth Management Headquarters in Urbana is getting refreshed! In partnership with 40 North 88 West, associates and community members are invited to participate through a new call for artists for the next exhibit rotation. If you or an artist you know has a piece to submit for the new display, visit https://hubs.la/Q02JnF6q0 to learn more and submit an entry form.

The submission period closes on August 23 at 11:59 p.m. All selected pieces will be available for sale to directly benefit the artist. Artists must reside or work in Champaign, McLean, Macon or Peoria/Tazewell Counties to be eligible. Artwork delivery by artist must be made upon acceptance.

This summer, pick Pillar, our top checking product. Earn a competitive interest rate while enjoying other amazing perks. It's time to switch to a checking account that helps you earn more! Learn more and open an account today: https://hubs.la/Q02KXYvc0

Your bank will never ask you to send money to yourself — or anyone else — with payment apps like Zelle®, Venmo, CashApp. See what else your bank will never do here: https://hubs.la/Q02Ll5qn0

Check out the summer issue of Pillar magazine today! Delve into a variety of topics, including stories on University of Illinois women’s basketball coach Shauna Green, the legacy and impact of the Joliet Park District, Busey’s exclusive new Life Equity Loan® product and more. To read the full publication, visit: https://hubs.la/Q02Llmx-0.

Deciding when to retire can be a difficult decision for many—especially with multiple factors to consider. In our Money Matters blog, Lexi Butzin, Commercial & Wealth Analyst with Busey Wealth Management, breaks down a few of the considerations for those trying to figure out what works best for them.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02KY44F0

Open the door to opportunity. Busey’s Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) allows you to access funds for home improvement, emergency funds or any other goals you have. Step into a future of opportunities: https://hubs.la/Q02KX_vC0

It's race day! 🚲 On behalf of Busey, we wish good luck to all of those participating.

If you didn't sign up, don't worry! There is plenty to do outside of the race. This fast-paced environment offers food, beverages, a Kid's Zone and live music, so every member of your family is sure to have an amazing time.

We can't wait to see you there!

Congratulations to Marietta Sternke, Busey’s July Volunteer of the Month! 🎉 Marietta has been a driving force in the Deaf community since joining the Illini Chapter of the Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) in 2001. As IAD President, she champions the rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, including advocating against sub-minimum wage pay. Her dedication extends nationally through her work with the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), where she recently served as a delegate at the NAD Conference in Chicago.

To read Marietta's full story, please visit https://hubs.la/Q02L8HgM0

Each year, Busey’s Community Banking team hosts nearly 100 events designed to help customers build a sound financial future, including homeownership education workshops, financial literacy seminars, credit education classes and first-time homebuyer events.

To learn more about the events hosted by our Community Banking team, visit https://hubs.la/Q02KX_vt0.

Social Security can be complex but our Money Matters blog breaks it down into bite-sized pieces. To learn more about the basics of Social Security, including how it works, eligibility requirements and survivor benefits, check out our latest blog: https://hubs.la/Q02L8T8K0

We’re pleased to bring you the August issue of Busey’s Monthly Market Update from our Investment Team. Find plenty of timely insights and stay up-to-date on the economy, markets and other relevant investment topics with Busey’s Investment Team.

Read: https://hubs.la/Q02L8Ftx0

Through Busey’s Kindness Kid campaign, Busey is recognizing youth in our communities who have gone above and beyond to display compassion and help those around them. There is still time to nominate a Kindness Kid in your community. Take advantage of this recognition opportunity now through Friday, August 30th at 12/Noon CT.

Each Kindness Kid will be selected based on the merit of their deed(s) and generosity displayed to their community. If you know someone who would be a great candidate, we highly encourage you to fill out a nomination before the deadline. For official rules & eligibility, visit https://hubs.la/Q02L0yrd0

If you’re searching for a safe, short-term investment option to grow your wealth, consider Busey’s latest CD special. Give yourself peace of mind knowing your earnings are locked in for the duration of the CD’s term. Visit https://hubs.la/Q02L0x7T0 to get started saving.

Join us in Downtown Edwardsville on August 17 for the Busey Bank Rotary Criterium Bike Race!

The Criterium is a series of high-speed professional and amateur bicycle races hosted by the Edwardsville Rotary Club as a fundraiser for community enhancing projects. With a fast-paced environment, food and beverages, Kid's Zone and live music, every member of your family is sure to have an amazing time.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Open the door to opportunity. Busey’s Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) allows you to access funds for home improvement, emergency funds or any other goals you have. Step into a future of opportunities: https://hubs.la/Q02KHWZ_0

Step up to the plate and enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to an MLB Postseason home game, compliments of Mastercard. If your favorite MLB team makes the Postseason, you could be there at the ballpark.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Mastercard cardholders before 3/20/24, and U.S. res, 18+ at time/date of entry. Restrictions apply. Ends 9/29/24. ™/©2024 MLB. For Rules & Entry, visit: https://hubs.la/Q02Kts100

In December 2022, the Nilson Report, which monitors the payments industry, released a forecast indicating that U.S. losses from card fraud will total $165.1 billion over the next 10 years.

With the rising number of cases reported annually, it’s important to learn how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim of credit card fraud. Visit our latest Money Matters blog for helpful tips: https://hubs.la/Q02KgHNx0

Busey’s Pillar Banking provides competitive interest rates that make your money work harder for you. Get more out of your checking account and elevate your banking today!

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02K52R80

Busey Bank is hiring Service Center Managers, Universal Bankers and Tellers! We're looking for passionate individuals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service and want to grow with a reputable financial institution.

At Busey Bank, we pride ourselves on our commitment to community, service excellence and our supportive team environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, visit https://hubs.la/Q02JYbBT0 to learn more and apply today.

Congratulations to the 2024 Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship recipients! With 70 applications received, and a record number of eligible applicants, the students with the top scores determined by Busey’s Scholarship Committee average a 4.16 GPA and span across Busey’s footprint. The below 10 deserving students have been awarded a $2,500 scholarship to go towards their continuing education. These funds will be utilized for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies. We wish them the best with their future endeavors!

Pascaline Phongo | Champaign County
Nyla Kyles | Champaign County
Zoe Lawyer | Champaign County
Rebecca Yee | St. Clair County
Kh’Mara Bowie | McLean County
Sadie Childs | Will County
Lesly Hernandez | Will County
Elisha Stack | Will County
Anaijs King | Peoria County
Jamaira Williams | Madison County

While applications are no longer being accepted in 2024, the opportunity will be available again next year for eligible students.