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Why Choose the Chief?

ABOUT US


Blackhawk Bank & Trust has been serving the banking needs of the Quad Cities community since 1961 when ground was broken on our first branch in Milan, Illinois. Today the Blackhawk Bank & Trust branch footprint extends through the counties of Rock Island, Mercer, and Henry in Illinois, and Scott in Iowa.

With 18 branch locations and nearly 240 employees, Blackhawk Bank & Trust is small enough to make quick, local decisions; yet, we are large enough to handle almost any need a customer may have. Blackhawk Bank & Trust is a locally owned and operated financial institution.

Our stock is privately held and our decisions are made by our local Board of Directors. The bank’s mission statement reads:

“At Blackhawk Bank & Trust we are very cognizant of both our ethical and financial commitment to our customers, employees, and shareholders. Therefore, we adhere to a simple mission statement which forms the basis of our business plan: to serve the needs of our customers, employees, and shareholders while maintaining local ownership. We Are Safe, Solid and Secure.”

       


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND GIVING


Blackhawk Bank & Trust is an enthusiastic community partner. Annually, we donate to and participate in many community events and fundraisers. These donations are one way in which we strive to support and uplift the people, organizations, municipalities, and businesses in the communities we serve.

We are also dedicated volunteers.The nearly 240 employees of Blackhawk Bank & Trust volunteer over 1,500 hours of volunteer time each year to over 300 unique organizations throughout the counties of Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer in Illinois, and Scott in Iowa.

       


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


We're proud of the strength of the bank and of our leadership. For reporting on our end of year financial statement and a list of our officers and directors, click here.


Our Mission Statement

At Blackhawk Bank & Trust we are very cognizant of both our ethical and financial commitment to our customers, employees, and shareholders. Therefore, we adhere to a simple mission statement which forms the basis of our business plan: “To serve the needs of our customers, employees, and shareholders while maintaining local ownership.” Blackhawk Bank & Trust, we are safe, solid and secure.