Peter D. Guggisberg of Alliance Bank Graduates From the Graduate School of Banking


ST. PAUL, MN--(Marketwired - September 30, 2015) - Alliance Bank, a privately owned community bank with nearly $550 million in assets, announced the recent graduation of Peter D. Guggisberg from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC).

Peter Guggisberg, assistant vice president, commercial and agricultural lending, attended the 25-month banking school program. The program focuses on the areas of general management, lending, leadership, human-resource management and financial management in banks. Requirements for graduation include classroom training, comprehensive examinations, intersession research projects and participation in a bank-management simulation course designed to provide students with experience managing a bank.

Guggisberg was among 157 graduates of the 65th Annual School Session, hosted on the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado.

About Alliance Bank
Alliance Bank is a privately owned community bank with assets of nearly $550 million. Alliance Bank provides highly integrated commercial, agricultural, private and personal banking services through seven locations throughout Minnesota.

Chartered in 1867, Alliance Bank delivers big bank expertise with community bank service. As a family owned bank, Alliance Bank is committed to remaining independent and providing personal interaction and timely decision making. From basic checking and savings products, to business loans and ag loans, sophisticated cash management and mobile banking services, Alliance Bank offers services to help companies and individuals succeed. Visit www.alliancebanks.com or call 1-888-959-9425 to learn more.

About The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado
The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado is America's Premier Community Banking School, and is located on the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo. GSBC offers its annual school session each July, and offers a variety of seminars and continuing education workshops throughout the year. To learn more, visit www.GSBColorado.org.

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