No. 21: North Shore Bank

October 28, 2013, 12:00 a.m. EDT 1 Min Read

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Category: Under $3B in Assets
Brookfield, Wis.
www.northshorebank.com
Assets at June 30: $1.81 billion
No. of Employees: 499
Chairman and CEO: James McKenna

Community service initiative: Every year, the bank collects worn U.S. flags and honorably retires them during Veterans' Day ceremonies.

Fitness/wellness program: Free annual flu shots are provided for employees, and at reduced cost for spouses. Annual biometric screenings are free for employees and spouses.

Popular with employees: Each other. Employees routinely describe their co-workers as helpful, friendly and professional.

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