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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Let’s continue to push the boundaries

Independent Banker

Our theme this year was all about being bold, in innovation, leadership and life. It could be something as simple as making a loan to a new kind of business in your community, or bringing in a new technology. at The Venture Center for our Demo Day of the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator, and in Memphis, Tenn.,

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Board succession planning after a merger

Independent Banker

Between the due diligence, financial negotiations, technology integrations and the unification of two established operations—be it via acquisition or merger—the process can be risky and challenging. By Bridget McCrea. Combining two banks into one is a complex undertaking. Greyson Tuck, Gerrish Smith Tuck Consultants and Attorneys.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Rowland; and EVP and chief technology officer Mike Beattie. So, when the community bank’s leadership learned of a fintech that needed a bank partner to launch a credit-building tech product, they were intrigued. Photo by Steve Puppe. CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE. Helping consumers get ahead. It is available to consumers in all 50 states.