Blog Post

As a financial partner in the Quad Cities community for more than 60 years, Blackhawk Bank & Trust has played a pivotal role in supporting the business landscape, acting as a cornerstone for local economic development.

Our humble beginnings as one location with eight employees in downtown Milan, IL, now grown to 17 branch locations in both Illinois and Iowa with 220 employees, means we are uniquely positioned to understand and meet the needs of both small businesses and larger enterprises.

In response to our growth as a financial institution, we’ve added to our repertoire of business tools to meet the growing and evolving needs of our business customers.

Funding Your Dreams

One of the most significant ways we support business customers is through tailored loan programs. These loans often come with flexible terms and competitive interest rates, making them more accessible for startups and small businesses. We have the flexibility to offer lines of credit, term loans, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and other similar programs which are crucial for businesses that may not qualify for traditional financing.

Elite Business Banking Tools

Providing capital is just one way we support our local businesses. Blackhawk Bank & Trust has built up an impressive suite of merchant services tools that offer credit and debit card processing, point of sale systems, and online and mobile payment solutions so your business can accept card payments from customers in any format. Plus, all these services are offered on a no contract, monthly basis so as your needs change, you have the flexibility to adjust as needed.

Additionally, our business online customers have customizable account access from their own online portal where they can send money through ACH payments and domestic or international wires. These capabilities are accompanied by layers of security features and comprehensive fraud prevention tools.

Locally Rooted Team

All of these services are managed in-house by a local team, readily available to support our customers. So when you call for assistance, or want to discuss adding a service, our experts can come to you or are just a phone call (not a call center) away.

Our local roots and truly in-house services allow us to build strong, lasting relationships with our customers. We’re able to make recommendations and craft solutions to specifically align with your business model, challenges, and goals. The relationship-based approach allows us to provide more than just financial services; but to play an integral role in your financial success.