Shop, Dine, and Bank Local

Small Business Week is more than a calendar event — it's a celebration of the heartbeat of our communities. It’s a reminder that behind every locally owned shop, restaurant, and yes, bank, there’s a family, a story, and a dream.

At Security Bank USA, we’re proud to be a small business ourselves. We don’t just serve the community — we are the community. Our team lives here, works here, and invests here. When we say, “shop local,” “dine local,” and “bank local,” we’re not tossing around buzzwords. We’re encouraging a way of life that builds stronger neighborhoods, creates meaningful jobs, and keeps decision-making close to home.

Shopping and Dining Local: A Taste of Community

When you grab your morning coffee at the local coffee shop or browse shelves at one of Bemidji’s downtown establishments, you’re doing more than making a purchase — you’re making a difference. Local businesses:

• Reinvest in the community. A higher percentage of money spent locally stays local, supporting everything from youth sports teams to park renovations.
• Create local jobs. Small businesses are the nation’s largest employer, offering opportunities that reflect the character and diversity of our towns.
• Foster personal connections. Local business owners know your name, your order, and your story. That’s something no chain or algorithm can replicate.

Banking Local: Where Your Money Feels at Home

Community banks like ours may be small, but we punch above our weight when it comes to impact. We specialize in relationship banking — not just account numbers, but actual people.

• Lending with heart. We make loans based on more than just credit scores. When a small business wants to expand or a young family wants to buy their first home, we’re here with real solutions — not red tape.
• Quick decisions. Our lending decisions are made right here, not in some distant corporate headquarters.
• Values over volume. We prioritize service, trust, and community wellbeing!

When you bank with a local bank like Security Bank USA, you’re choosing a financial partner that’s rooted in your neighborhood and invested in its future.

A Shared Mission: Building Resilient Communities

This Small Business Week, we’re proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the shopkeepers, bakers, mechanics, brewers, hairdressers, and entrepreneurs who make our community unique. We know firsthand the challenges and rewards of running a small business — because we’re living it too.

So as you dine at one of our amazing Bemidji restaurants or stroll through your favorite locally owned shop, remember that every choice to support a local business is a vote for a vibrant, connected, and thriving hometown.

Let’s keep our community strong. Let’s shop, dine, bank and do business locally — this week and every week!