12 Hoosier Banker September 2015 Continued from page 11. Home-like décor abounds throughout the offices of DeMotte State Bank. In 2014, the Indiana State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) leveraged $5 million in federal SSBCI funds to generate $12.2 million in private loans and investment for Indiana small businesses, according to the annual SSBCI report of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. These funds have supported loans made by financial institutions, which has led to the retention or creation of 1,000 jobs in Indiana. The report summarizes the past year’s aggregated national impact, as well as state-by-state results. Overall the SSBCI program is expected to stimulate $10 in new small business lending and investing for every dollar of federal support by the program’s end. Read more online at: 1.usa. gov/1DNU6tb. t Indiana SSBCI Program Generated $12.2 Million for Small Business Lending and Investment in 2014 16 hours again. He taught me to always make time for family. “After my father, my best influences are my wife, Cheryl, and our three daughters. My family keeps me grounded and gives me a sense of purpose. Our girls were three easy kids to raise, and I thanked each one of them as they graduated from high school. “Kim, our oldest, lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Mike, and their baby girl, Joy. Our granddaughter truly is a ‘joy.’ With her, our life starts over again. “Our middle daughter, Becky, lives in Perth, Australia, with her husband, Kyle. They’re moving back home at the end of the year, and Becky will be joining the bank in our control department. “Our youngest, Allison, is now starting medical school at Marian University in Indianapolis. She went to Marian for undergrad, too, and has a degree in biology. “Also influencing me are the many good people I work with, who have pushed me, motivated me and, most importantly, helped me throughout my career. One person does not build a career alone. Your career is built by those who surround you. “It’s all been a great ride, and I wouldn’t change a bit of it. The way my life has played out, I’m a happy and blessed guy.” t 1. Understand your strengths and weaknesses. Play to your strengths, and improve on your weaknesses. 2. Set goals, both career goals and personal goals. 3. Gain visibility: Attach yourself to a star, and rise to the top. Attach and learn. 4. Work hard. Don’t watch the clock. 5. Don’t be afraid to take chances. Now is the time, because you have a long time to fix anything that’s wrong. When you get older, you won’t have as much time to fix mistakes. 6. Take advantage of educational opportunities. 7. Be a team player. 8. Self-assess regularly. Ask yourself, “Who am I?” “Am I where I want to be?” “Am I the person I want to be?” 9. Give back to your community, not only monetarily, but also in time. 10. Seek balance. Not only seek it, achieve it. Tips forYoung Bankers Don Goetz, DeMotte State Bank, offers advice to young professionals. ABOVE ALL: Always, always, always act with integrity. Your word is your bond. If you lose your integrity, you’ve lost it all. If you keep your integrity, trust will come naturally.
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