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AUSTIN DAILY HERALD
AUSTIN DAILY HERALD
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016
Austin Daily Herald
BUSINESS REVIEW Name of the business: Bremer Bank Owners of the business: Otto Bremer Trust and Bremer employees Please provide a brief history of the company: Otto Bremer began his career as a bookkeeper at the National German American Bank in St. Paul, eventually rising to the role of chairman. Over the years, he invested in independent and rural banks, fulfilling a passion for helping smaller banks succeed and flourish. He believed strongly in giving back to the communities we serve. How many employees do you have? 9 located in Austin; Nearly 2,000 Bremerwide Tell us a little about your business. What are your specialties? Bremer Financial Corporation is a privately held, $10 billion re gional financial services company jointly owned by the Otto Bremer Trust and B re m e r e m p l oye e s. Founded in 1943 by Otto
Bremer, the company is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota and provides a comprehensive range of banking, wealth management, investment, trust and insurance products and services throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Clients include individuals and families, midsiz ed cor porations, small businesses, agribusinesses, nonprofits, and public and government entities. What are some of the new things your business is doing? What are you most proud to tell customers, and why? Our employees are relationship managers who truly care about helping our clients and establishing longt e r m p a r t n e r s h i p s. When you put your trust in Bremer, you experience an unparalleled level of service, commitments you can count on and a partner who understands your needs and the needs of your community. What sets you apart from other companies and why? At Bremer Bank, our
commitment to service extends beyond clients. Our employees are deeply passionate about improving the health of our communities and the well-being of our neighbors. From helping out lo-
What are your goals for the upcoming year? We look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead to build closer relationships, stronger businesses and a healthier community
cal food shelves and flood relief efforts to lending a hand at local charities and nonprofits, employees at Bremer help ensure the vibrancy and vitality of our communities.
for generations to come. Bremer is dedicated to working on our clients’ behalf to enhance their financial strength. We know that when our individual and business clients are successful, we’re successful, and our whole community is healthier.
What is your address? 805 Main Street North, Austin What is your website? Bremer.com
Any other information that would be helpful to know? Bremer is as large or small an organization as our clients need us to be. We are large enough to offer significant resources and services, but small enough to deliver the personal attention and individualized solutions you deserve. Plus, with local decision-making, we’re able to provide the responsive and efficient service you need to keep you moving forward. Bremer’s team approach means that we look at the full picture of your financial health so that we can help you plan for the future.
The Business Review is a weekly feature produced by the Austin Daily Herald Advertising Department. For more information, call 507-434-2220.
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