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Why now is the time to update your bank’s corporate governance

Independent Banker

During the pandemic, many community banks needed to change how they operated. It can clarify roles and responsibilities, encourage timely communication and help community banks operate more efficiently. When the pandemic hit in early 2020, mitigating risk took on a whole new meaning for community banks.

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The benefits of small business relationships

Independent Banker

One Community Bank’s 30-year relationship with All-Color Powder Coating is carried on by banker Steven Erickson (left) and Dan Anderson. Whether achieved by internal or external resources, community banks provide valuable support for small businesses. To achieve this, community banks use a number of strategies.

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Banking's Top 5 in Total Return to Shareholders: 2018 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. This is clearly a turnaround situation, as the bank lost over $12 million in 2010, over 20% of its capital (ouch). Oregon Bancorp, Inc. OTC Pink: ORBN) Oregon Bancorp, Inc. The Bank operates five full service offices. Welcome to the list! #2.

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Spilling Business Beans

Independent Banker

Community banks are vital providers of small-business credit because of their extensive local market knowledge and deep customer relationships. According to Columbia State Bank, the Oregon loan program, “allowed us to rely more heavily on the projected future income and growth the borrower was experiencing.” By Jessica Milano.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. Philadelphia.

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Banking's Top 5 in Total Return to Shareholders: 2019 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. Oregon Bancorp, Inc. billion in assets community bank with 22 branches that encircle the Seattle Sound. Founded in 1980, Plumas Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Quincy in Northeastern California. First Capital, Inc.

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Accelerating To The Future?

PYMNTS

With more than 700 now in operation across the United States, small business accelerators are becoming increasingly crucial engines of the U.S. Startups often need the resources — including the capital, equipment and expertise offered by these organizations — to stay afloat in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

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