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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

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Steal This 5-Step Banking Innovation Playbook from Gentle Monster

South State Correspondent

For inspiration in banking innovation, we often look to other industries. With financial hardship, competition from dominant players, and a startup budget, Gentle Monster faced many of the same challenges as a community bank. COI marketing for banks should always be a top priority.

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How Federal Debt May Impact Banking

South State Correspondent

However, because bank capital has an average expected life of 15 to 20 years, bank managers must gauge and react to secular changes that will impact their business model. These changes associated with higher government budgetary spending will have direct and consequential effects on the banking industry.

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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2022: Your priorities for the new year

Independent Banker

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists?

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Several small business lending processes can tax both borrowers and staff. Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets. While small business loans inherently benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA.

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Several small business lending processes can tax both borrowers and staff. Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets. While small business loans inherently benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA.

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