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Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans

Independent Banker

Inspired by the entrepreneurship of lemonade stands, Scottsdale Community Bank created a microloan program. Photo by Brandon Sullivan De novo Scottsdale Community Bank set out to provide microloans to small and mid-size businesses, family organizations and nonprofits—a project that was inspired by the humble lemonade stand.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Our leadership consistently articulates and demonstrates a commitment to being a great place to work.”.

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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. These days, there’s a lot to contend with as a community bank, from changing consumer behaviors due to the pandemic to uncertainty surrounding the economy and inflation. Build a lending niche. By Cheryl Winokur Munk. Quick stat. Paul, Minn.,

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Finastra appoints Isabel Fernandez to accelerate lending business growth

Bobsguide

Finastra appoints Isabel Fernandez to accelerate lending business growth. Company welcomes Isabel to the Finastra leadership team, as EVP, Lending Business Unit. Isabel will be part of Finastra’s recently expanded leadership team as the company pivots to a ‘Business Unit’ led model. Global Head of PR. finastra.com.

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8 Takeaways From JPM’s Shareholder Letter

South State Correspondent

We feel that as community bankers, we can learn much from Jamie Dimon (Chairman and CEO of JPM) and from Warren Buffet. As usual, it was full of insight that every community banker should consider. Our focus is on information that pertains to the community banking industry. 2) Leadership Matters. 3) Community Focused.

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Supporting Our Community with the Help of Technology

ABA Community Banking

With the pandemic lingering like a houseguest who refuses to go home, it’s reassuring to know that we can meet a full range of customers’ needs with the help of online and digital technologies. The post Supporting Our Community with the Help of Technology appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Popular Celebrates 127 Years of Service to our Communities

PopularBank

When we first opened our doors, we did so with a great sense of purpose and a vision to make a difference within our communities. I am proud to share that Popular’s commitment to meeting the diverse and growing needs of our customers and communities across all our regions is stronger than ever before.