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A gift that will keep on giving

Independent Banker

“We wanted to celebrate by announcing a gift [for] our community to show our gratitude [for being able to] serve this community over 150 years and give back some of the profits we’ve accumulated over the years,” he says. Sicard’s family has a long history in Fort Smith and at the bank, having held leadership positions since 1907.

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Perception Versus Reality: Do People Get More From Credit Unions Than Banks?

Jeff For Banks

In 2011, banks paid higher interest on their interest bearing deposits than credit unions throughout the measurement period. When I re-ran the analysis, what was true back in 2011 still holds true (see chart). I searched on banks and credit unions between $500 million and $5 billion in total assets.

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Good News from Gen Next

Independent Banker

And the great news, according to “American Millennials and Banking,” a major new study commissioned by ICBA, is that Bauhs and the 80 million other people in his generational cohort are prime potential customers for community banks. This is really the moment for community banks to show that they’re a fit for millennials.

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Good News from Gen Next

Independent Banker

And the great news, according to “American Millennials and Banking,” a major new study commissioned by ICBA, is that Bauhs and the 80 million other people in his generational cohort are prime potential customers for community banks. This is really the moment for community banks to show that they’re a fit for millennials.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

THE BANKING AWARDS. Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks. Best Bank Sale of the Year – Although it was early in the year, the Bank of North Carolina’s (BNC Bancorp) sale to Pinnacle Financial wins.

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Field of Dreams

Independent Banker

La Russa retired in 2011 after compiling 2,728 wins as a manager, the third-highest winning record of any major league coach. Independent Banker talked with him before the Community Banking LIVE 2016 conference in March, where he spoke as a general session speaker. Louis Cardinals. Now there are so many values.

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Preparing for Section 1071

Abrigo

2) To enable communities, governmental entities, and creditors to identify business and community development needs and opportunities of women-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses. So back in 2011, we understood the next logical step. Those implementing regulations were coming.

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