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New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

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wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. Photo by Harold Daniels Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Georgia, is bringing his passion for community banking to his term as ICBA chairman for 2023/24. That love of community has defined his career. “I

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NEW REPORT: Visa On Arming CUs To Win The War For Millennial Talent

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The bill is expected to pass, thanks in large part to support from the Credit Union National Association and from both sides of the political aisle. Further collaborations could be possible if credit unions and community banks can work better together, according to J. Helping CUs Engage and Retain Millennial Talent .

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Millennial Entrepreneurs’ Optimism Is Booming — Here’s Their Top Concern

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As millennials continue to grow their presence in the small business (SMB) community, the dynamics of SMB finance are also changing. According to some experts , millennial small business owners no longer accept mediocre or sub-par services from their financial providers.

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The Sun Sets on the ABA's National Conference for Community Bankers

Jeff For Banks

On February 14-17 the American Bankers Association held their National Conference for Community Bankers. The community bank takes deposits from your community, and then lends into your community, with decision makers based here , where the financial institution's employees live, work, and volunteer.

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4 Ways to Reach Aging Consumers About COVID-19 and Vaccines

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While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC ) recommends healthcare consumers over 65 get vaccinated, few communications have targeted these groups or provided understanding and navigation to how to access the vaccine in their community. How are you reaching them?

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How Can Banks Thrive in the Next Five Years?

Jeff For Banks

Then came this bubble generation they named millennials. Ever call your millennial child only to get a text back asking "what?" There is a fintech firm, SoFi, that was born in 2011, that focuses on millennials financial needs. Because that is what millennials needed at the time. We can ignore millennials no more.'

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DoorDash, Airbnb IPOs; BNPL Trends; Pet Fraud Top This Week's News

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Synctera Brings 'FinTech As A Service' To Community Banks. FinTechs want to offer compliant banking services, while community banks want new ways to grow deposits. Report: Millennials, Buy Now Pay Later And The Shifting Dynamics Of Online Credit. PayPal has introduced QR code payments in iZettle’s point-of-sale app in the U.K.

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