Bismarck, N.D.-based Starion Financial is changing its name to Starion Bank,effective Sept. 28.

The public will see Starion Financial logos transition to StarionBank, with the bank's website and interior signage to change immediately.Exterior signage at all 15 locations will be changed by the end of October.

"The name change positions us as we look to grow andexpand into new markets," Starion President and CEO Craig Larson said.