Great North Bank
BankingWisconsin, United States11-50 Employees
Great North Bank is a small, independent, family-owned community bank serving Florence, Wisconsin and nearby businesses. It offers a range of financial services and advisory support designed to support both personal banking needs and local commerce, with emphasis on accessible guidance and timely decisions. As an alternative to larger national banks, it emphasizes keeping banking decisions close to the community. Founded in 1891 in a northern region known for forests and lakes, the bank has remained in family ownership across three generations. In its 125th year, it adopted the Great North Bank name, previously operating as State Bank of Florence, while continuing to uphold independent banking principles. In recent years, the bank announced leadership changes, including the appointment of a Business Development Officer in 2020 and the hiring of a market president for the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin region in 2017.