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Now is a prime time for digital account opening

Independent Banker

How Americans bank has been changing for years, including how they start their banking relationships. Offering the ability to open an account online can be one way to reach customers who are unable to join your community bank in person. The Bank of Idaho integrated online account openings into its website in 2015.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

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Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. All of this while knocking out a stellar 1.35% ROA and leading industry, community, and philanthropic efforts everywhere. Provident Financial Services, Inc. merges with Lakeland Bancorp.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

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Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Bad things about the banking industry. The Tiny Bank that Did It Award UBank of Texas.

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Banking’s CRM Conquerors

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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. Digital & Marketing. Enterprise Unification & Workflow.

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COVID-19: Real Trends and Stories From the Front Line

Gonzobanker

After several years of try and fail, is COVID-19 the thing that finally gives appointment banking some legs? The opportunity cost of limited historical focus on digital account opening within community FIs is still unknown. First Commonwealth Bank, $8.3 First Merchants Bank, $12.4 Idaho Central CU, $5.0

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

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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. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community.

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THE 16TH ANNUAL GONZOBANKER AWARDS

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Kim, the executives and the boards of both organizations who put rivalry aside to gain scale in the new world of banking where differentiation matters and community can be more than geography. The FinTech Partner Best Practice Award – Goes to Cambridge Savings Bank and SigFig for their digital investment platform partnership.

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