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Ryan Pleggenkuhle: January 23, 2026
Note: This article was written featuring insights from Becki Drahota, Mills CEO. Considering a merger or acquisition? You’ll need the recipe for success. All due respect to financial due diligence, cost accounting, compliance and operations (the...
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Ryan Pleggenkuhle: October 30, 2025
The SBA’s newest tool is here to help you support small manufacturers and grow your lending portfolio. Big banks are turning away small businesses....
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Ryan Pleggenkuhle: July 18, 2025
Celebrating 50 Years of SMART and BOLD Financial Marketing. On June 1, 2025, Mills Marketing officially turned 50! To commemorate our milestone...
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Ryan Pleggenkuhle: November 01, 2024
Six members of the Mills team had the opportunity to share their expertise at three conferences in September, engaging with a variety of audiences in...
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Ryan Pleggenkuhle: July 29, 2024
Gamification | Data-Driven Customer Growth Strategies | Innovative Thinking It’s been a hot, adventure-filled summer at Mills! In June, we celebrated...
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Ryan Pleggenkuhle: May 30, 2024
Generative AI Emerges as Major Theme at #IBAMega This Year. Earlier this month, Derek Baker and I had the opportunity to attend and present at the...
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Ryan Pleggenkuhle: May 30, 2024
Exploring the potential benefits of adding international payment services to your repertoire. It’s no secret. Major consolidation has been an ongoing...
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Ryan Pleggenkuhle: April 16, 2024
Follow these 4 tips to avoid this tricky AI-enhanced scam. Are you familiar with the term “deepfake”? No, it’s not some schoolyard football play...
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Ryan Pleggenkuhle: April 03, 2024
Our own Derek Baker was recently interviewed for an article featured in Independent Banker magazine. In his interview, he shared valuable insights on...
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Ryan Pleggenkuhle: January 23, 2024
You may know them. You may even love them (we do, too). We’re pleased to announce the promotions of two key leaders at Mills — Kris Mattoon and Derek...
