Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

and CEO and chairman, Minnesota Lakes Bank, Delano, Minn. It’s an honor to work with them as we focus on advocacy, education and innovation for the community banking industry. Hartings: ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator brings fintechs and community banks together to enhance bank operations and the customer experience.

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Community Bank Community Industry Texas 239

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

It has a lot of automation, AI and workflow built into it, and it will provide a better customer experience and a better lender experience. And when customer satisfaction serves as a chief indicator of performance, peer-to-peer sharing and social media emerge as natural public relations vehicles.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Tampa North Carolina 91

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Credit Union Merger of the Year Minnesota-based Firefly and TruStone credit unions come to terms on a solid combination in the Twin Cities area. During a busy year we saw Jill supporting her local community, blogging with Mark Cuban, spinning up new PPP technology and innovating with things like curbside banking.

Idaho 172

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 172

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Merger of Equals Deal of the Year (Credit Union) – Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union put 2+2 together to make a $4 billion institution in the Minnesota market. Award – goes to CNBC’s Jim Cramer , who lamented that banks should have been innovating offerings like those delivered by PayPal and Square. billion, Kalamazoo, Mich.).

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