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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

Ken Finley, president of Johnson City Bank, in downtown Johnson City with Shannon Sultemeier, executive vice president (left); and Brenda Haynes, vice president/cashier (right). Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. billion to the state’s GDP in 2019, according to state records.

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The Death of the Community Bank

Jeff For Banks

In June of 2008 I gave a speech titled "The Death of the Community Bank" and in that speech I made predictions. Prediction: The General Bank will become extinct. Much like competitors nip at community banks' customers. Eighteen percent of that group opened an account at a digital bank. Result: Mixed.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

GonzoBankers, 2019 was a year of extremes. Third, read and enjoy the 2019 edition of the GonzoBanker Awards, our 18 th. THE BANKING AWARDS. Charles Scharf, CEO, Wells Fargo – We have to give a nod to the individual tapped to restore the reputation and culture of such a legendary bank. Bank Merger of the Year.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: See you at ICBA LIVE

Independent Banker

. “Tim Zimmerman embodies what it means to be a community banker.”. I’m looking forward to seeing you at ICBA LIVE 2019! Our theme is “Community Banks Turn Up the Volume,” and community bankers and our ICBA chairman Tim Zimmerman did just that over the past year. I’ll be at ICBA LIVE 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.,

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A gift that will keep on giving

Independent Banker

It may be celebrating its 150th anniversary, but First National Bank of Fort Smith didn’t want presents this year. billion-asset The First National Bank of Fort Smith (FNB) was founded on Feb. Sicard’s family has a long history in Fort Smith and at the bank, having held leadership positions since 1907.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: The future is bright

Independent Banker

I was blown away by the incredible community banks that are featured, and I have a feeling you’ll feel the same way! Even after such a phenomenal ICBA LIVE and the ICBA Capital Summit, which may be happening as you read this, I can still draw such inspiration from our nation’s community bankers. I’m so glad that I did.

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The community bank’s complete guide to building trust

Independent Banker

In this feature, we’ll look at a number of ways you can continue to build trust—an especially crucial task as the pandemic continues, telecommuting persists and consumer banking practices evolve. But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. billion-asset community bank.

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