Tell us about your company/business. Roughly how many employees? What do you do? Etc. 

Founded by local visionaries during the depths of the Great Depression, First State Bank & Trust has grown into a cornerstone of Southeast Missouri, committed to fostering strong community ties and financial stability. Having served our communities for over 90 years, our mission remains the same – to support our neighbors and enhance their quality of life. As a community bank, offerings include financial products/services to succeed in every stage of life.  Our nearly 100 team members enjoy building relationships with our customers, face-to-face, and learn stories about their lives. The most important thing to us is the success of the people who bank with us. Leveraging our heritage, we continue to evolve, supporting our communities through financial challenges and changing landscapes.
 

What is your favorite thing about being a Sikeston Chamber member?

The Chamber has been an important resource for our business over the years. Many of our team members have served the Chamber in some capacity and still do. It’s just a fundamental business decision for us to be engaged, involved, and participate in our community. Having a network of like-minded people makes all the difference in the successes of our area.  
 

If we were to create a bucket list for the Sikeston area, what would be your top pick recommendation? 

Our bucket list items if you are visiting the Sikeston area include mutton busting downtown followed by a Kirby Burger from Kirby's in Downtown Sikeston.