Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.; CNB Bank, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; Midwest Bank, Norfolk, Neb. Tom Swenson, Bank of Montana. Can Bank of Montana’s success be replicated?

Community Bank 169

Community Bank Community Montana Leadership 169

Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2019

I was blown away by the incredible community banks that are featured, and I have a feeling you’ll feel the same way! Even after such a phenomenal ICBA LIVE and the ICBA Capital Summit, which may be happening as you read this, I can still draw such inspiration from our nation’s community bankers. Cloud, Minn.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Tampa Community Washington 70

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 19, 2015

I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments. Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. Coastal Banking Company, Inc.

North Dakota 60

North Dakota Arizona Michigan Florida 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Bank Merger of the Year. Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Huntington and TCF merge to create the $170 billion Midwest dynamo and vault them into one of the top 10 banks in the country. The Bank That Gets Fintech.

Fintech 147

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 147

Long Lasting Ideas

MARCH 1, 2016

If you don’t believe ebullient bankers translate to a blossoming bottom line, consider this: Live Oak is the nation’s second leading Small Business Administration Lender. Its business has spread nationally and Live Oak folks jet around the country on two company-owned planes to meet face-to-face with clients. HomeBanc in Tampa, Fla.,

Marketing 40

Marketing Nashville Tampa Community 40

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Noah Breslow, Chairman and CEO, On Deck Capital. The panel members are: Maureen Busch, Vice President, Compliance and CRA Officer, The Bank of Tampa and Bureau Community Bank Advisory Council Member. John Taylor, President and Founder, National Community Reinvestment Coalition.

Tampa 60

Tampa Lending California Community 60