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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

A profitability strategy has a lot to factor in given today’s uncertain market. Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. Luckily, there are several strategies in community banks’ toolbox for boosting profitability, even in a low interest rate environment. By Cheryl Winokur Munk.

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Meet Kirk Muhlenbruck, Market President in Northfield

MerhantsBanks

Kirk has a long track record of leadership in banking and now he’s ready to bring his career into the community he’s called home for almost 20 years. I started serving customers in the retail space, then moved into commercial banking and team leadership. […]. Will you briefly outline your banking history?

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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. Much like the General Store fell victim to the supermarket and the lumber yard fell victim to Home Depot, I predicted the community bank that did not pick targeted customer niches or develop product expertise will meet it's doom.

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Meet Larry Bodin: Market President for Onalaska and La Crescent

MerhantsBanks

With extensive experience as both a Commercial Banker and Market President, Larry knows what’s important for the local economy: community-minded leadership. Larry has been in banking for 31 years, and nearly 20 of those he has spent in the La Crosse area. Q: What drew you to the La Crosse area? How long have you […].

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Q&A: Perficient Chairman and CEO Talks Recent Appointment to St. Luke’s Hospital Board of Directors

Perficient

I’ve really enjoyed my time on both and seeing how each organization has strategically evolved over the years to meet the needs of their constituents. These are just a few examples of how I’ve been able to give back to the community in ways that are personal to me, and that’s something that’s true across Perficient.

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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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