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Peace Coffee Perfectly Times Its Pandemic-Fueled Growth

PYMNTS

Before the pandemic, it was a strong regional brand that combined conscious capitalism with direct-to-consumer (DTC) capabilities, with four popular retail locations, a rabid fan base and solid retail distribution for its whole-bean blends. But we’re in very regular communication with the organizations that we buy coffee from.

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Mortgage applicants find cozy home at some credit unions

Abrigo

by geographic region , identifying the top 10 credit unions by mortgage loan volume for the Northeast, South, Midwest and South. • Alliant Credit Union, which offers services to the communities around O’Hare International Airport and based in Chicago, captured the top spot for the Midwest.

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Local Governments Move In On Retail Vacancies

PYMNTS

It was supposed to be a thriving retail center in Milwaukee when it was built seven years ago. In fact, last week, it was announced that the building would be the new home of the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s K-12 STEM program. But it never happened. No one ever leased from the development called Viets Field.

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4 ways to get more out of your core

Independent Banker

Changing customer banking habits means it’s more important than ever for community banks to use every tool at their disposal. Community banks may have longstanding relationships with their core vendors, but that doesn’t always mean they keep up to date on all the latest features and functionalities. billion-asset community bank.

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2015 Holiday Marketing Efforts from the Top-20 U.S. Banks

Fintech Labs Insights

Previous year-end holiday posts: 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 (big banks), 2011 (CUs/community banks), 2009 part 1 , 2009 part 2 , 2007 , 2006 , 2006 , 2004. Community service announcing a Milwaukee holiday display (#2 of 3 rotating promos). Regions Bank. Banks in the Holiday Spirit. Fifth Third Bank. BMO Harris.

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2016 Edition

Jeff For Banks

billion of assets and operates eleven branches in the metropolitan Milwaukee market, a loan production office (LPO) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and 45 mortgage banking offices in 21 states. (Nasdaq: WSBF) Waterstone is a single-bank holding company headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Nasdaq: SMMF) Summit Financial Group, Inc. Well done! #5.