About Us | Blackhawk Bank & Trust

our purpose:

We bank so communities can thrive.

At Blackhawk Bank & Trust, our work begins and ends with the people and places we serve. Thriving communities depend on strong local institutions — and we are proud to be one of them.

our mission:

To deliver trusted financial solutions, empower our employees, create long-term value for shareholders, and strengthen the communities we serve — building on our proud legacy as a locally owned and operated institution.

For over six decades, we’ve built a bank where relationships come first, decisions stay local, and service feels personal. Our mission guides every customer conversation, every partnership, and every investment in our region.

our Vision:

To be the region’s most trusted independent community bank.

Our vision centers on independence, trust, and long-term stewardship. We are committed to preserving what makes community banking special — while continually improving the ways we serve our customers.

Our Core Values:

Commitment to Community

We invest in the people and places we serve, making local decisions with firsthand knowledge, accountability, and care.

Integirty

We uphold the highest ethical standards, doing what is right for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.

Relationship Banking

We build genuine, lasting relationships grounded in trust, service, and consistent engagement.

proud independence - "not for sale"

We remain locally owned and independent, preserving our mission, values, and long-term vision for the Bank and the communities that depend on us.