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CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

Independent Banker

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Corey Neil.

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The powerful, but quiet marketing message of the Best Banks

Long Lasting Ideas

Happy bankers also engage with the community beyond the branch’s four walls. HomeBanc in Tampa, Fla., pays employees to volunteer in the community, provides a generous 401k match and contributes to an employee stock ownership initiative. And there’s little things that make a difference in communicating the bank’s brand.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Huntington and TCF merge to create the $170 billion Midwest dynamo and vault them into one of the top 10 banks in the country. This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. 82% to over 2.3%

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