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The Thinker

Independent Banker

When the economy came crashing down in 2009, The Peoples Bank was able to work with customers facing hard times. National Management Association/Grand Lake chapter, treasurer and president. Fortunately, most did listen. Many can trace their ownership to the bank’s founding in 1905. Thoughtful action. Local community service.

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11 Lessons From Startup Chapter 11s

CB Insights

Notably, Solyndra’s rise coincided with the passing of 2009’s American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, which contained various subsidies and promises of investment for sustainable US energy initiatives. In March 2009, the US government announced it planned to award Solyndra a guaranteed loan of $535M as part of that initiative.

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24 Lessons From Warren Buffett’s Annual Letters To Shareholders

CB Insights

Buffett successfully lobbied the leadership of Coca-Cola — the largest position in Buffett’s portfolio, with his ownership share coming in at 6.2% — to cut back on “excessive” executive compensation plans. Berkshire Hathaway bought See’s, and by 1982, it was up to producing $13M after taxes on just $20M in net tangible assets.

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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

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PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. Timing is everything, and Feiger knew that after tripling the stock price since the 2009 downturn, it was time to get the shareholders a solid payback.

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