2 min read By Charlie Koch,President, Bank Midwest This summer, Kansas City will be welcoming more than just soccer matches—it will see a surge of visitors, energy and spending as the city takes center stage. With demand likely to rise, now is a good time to ask: Is your business ready to capitalize on the opportunity, or will you be scrambling to keep up? Here are three powerful ways we can help you hit your financial goals: Prepare Working capital for higher demand An increase in customers often means more inventory, additional staff and expanded operating hours. Having access to working capital can help your business scale up and reap the rewards of higher sales. Planning for these needs now can give your business the flexibility to scale smoothly. Make it easy to get paid When things get busy, efficiency matters. Is your point of sale system ready for game time? Before the summer rush arrives, it’s worth asking whether your point-of-sale setup supports quick, convenient payments. For example, our Clover Go POS gives you an all-in-one chip/swipe card reader that wirelessly pairs with your mobile device. This makes life easier for customers and allows you to make sales virtually anywhere. Stay vigilant with fraud prevention Strong safeguards help protect your business while you focus on serving customers. Our suite of Treasury Management solutions defend your business from fraud by monitoring transactions and identifying threats quickly. Safeguard against fraudulent activity by filtering or blocking unauthorized electronic transactions with ACH Positive Pay. This summer presents a rare opportunity for local businesses. Make sure your business is ready to take the field! Charlie Koch, CTP Bank Midwest President, and Middle Market Banking Market Manager Read Bio Charlie Koch, CTP Bank Midwest President, and Middle Market Banking Market Manager Charlie has served as NBH Bank's Market Manager for Commercial Banking since 2019 and was Managing Director of Treasury since December 2010, and prior to that, he was the Manager of Treasury Management Sales from April 2004 to December 2010. Leading our commercial banking team, Charlie brings over 20 years of experience in the treasury and commercial banking arena. Charlie’s team specializes in building relationships with clients and learning the ins and outs of their business to help provide them with the pathway to reach their goals. Prior to joining the Bank in 2004, Charlie started his career as Manager of Treasury Management Support at UMB Bank. Charlie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Baker University and holds the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation. Mr. Koch was honored in Ingram’s “40 under Forty” and is a graduate of the Kansas City Tomorrow program. Jessica Nollett Business Banking Leader 913.324.6412 Jessica Nollett Business Banking Leader