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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

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Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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Guest Post: 2nd Quarter 2022 Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

The Fed said they will look for financial stress and may be getting their wish as we have witnessed crashes in Bitcoin and other “digital coins” and the sudden collapse of the FTX exchange. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Thieves lock up computers by encrypting files and access and demand ransoms, usually small amounts such as $300 in bitcoin. DJ 07/04/17 Dorothy Jaworski has worked at large and small banks for over 30 years; much of that time has been spent in investment portfolio management, risk management, and financial analysis.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. We aren’t talking just Bitcoin or Ethereum.

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Guest Post: 2nd Quarter 2022 Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski and Sam Weller

Jeff For Banks

However, cryptocurrencies have not fared as well: Bitcoin (BTC) began the year at $47,000+ and has plunged to less than $32,000 per BTC as of mid-May. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004. Sam Weller has worked as a banker and consultant to community banks for over 20 years.

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The 2015 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Community bank marketing resources. With market opportunity heating up and big bank and big credit union competitors hitting hard, too many community banks lack marketing resources … or they have 2X more spending in sponsorships than the campaigns, analytics and digital sales improvements that actually bring in new business.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. stake in Valley Bank.

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