Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Whether achieved by internal or external resources, community banks provide valuable support for small businesses. By providing “bonus” services to small businesses, such as startup loan programs and referral services, community banks prove themselves to be reliable financial partners, with mutually beneficial results.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Wisconsin Community Resources 91

Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

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.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community Montana Taxes 172

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. The Tiny Bank that Did It Award UBank of Texas. Let us break it down for you.

Idaho 181

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 181

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Kent Oram, CEO, Idaho Central Credit Union – As evolution, revolution and occasional shareholder dilution occur across the industry, a leader in Idaho has quietly worked over the past 12 years on accumulating legendary performance. Accounts that maintain an average balance of at least $10,000 get paid higher rates. Well done, sir!

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Gonzobanker

JUNE 26, 2019

Idaho Central Credit Union and Delta Community Credit Union successfully deployed CRM in the contact center. Idaho Central estimated it gained two to three FTE worth of efficiency in just the time saved at the beginning of every member call. Both thoughtfully embedded inbound call authentication into their respective platforms.

Idaho 140

Idaho Michigan System Lending 140

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. Seacoast Bank is at it again… and this time it is blowing past $10B in a big way. In just five months, Seacoast announced three bank acquisitions ( Drummond, Apollo , and Professional ) totaling a little over $4.7B

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Be Careful What You Wish for Award – To all those Fintech providers that can now get an official bank charter to operate within the confines of simple regulatory requirements. The 2016 Gonzo Marketing Medal – Goes to Elevations Credit Union for its “Egg Lending” campaign. Best Free Market Research a Retail Banker Will Ever Get.

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60