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New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

Independent Banker

wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. Photo by Harold Daniels Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Georgia, is bringing his passion for community banking to his term as ICBA chairman for 2023/24. That love of community has defined his career.

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B2B FinTechs Start 2020 Strong With More Than $1B In VC Funding

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While businesses have more sources of capital than ever before, from bank loans to initial coin offerings to alternative online investments, experts are urging small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to take a strategic approach to their fundraising efforts — often by combining a variety of funding sources to mitigate risk. Flutterwave.

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What’s Next For PPP: A Banker, An SMB And A FinTech CEO Weigh In

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But for all the complexity, confusion and ongoing questions, Walker Insurance Agency CEO Larry Walker III said the PPP is an incredibly important contribution to the economy at large and community banks are absolutely critical in making that contribution possible. I just think we could be headed into a pretty deep recession,” Walker said. “I

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Jack Henry Launches AR Financing For Banks

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“BusinessManager enables financial institutions to purchase small- and medium-sized businesses’ [SMBs’] accounts receivables at a discount, providing immediate access to working capital for the business and creating strong fee income opportunities for the institution.”. First Volunteer Bank has 24 branches through Tennessee and Georgia.

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Investor group to buy Georgia Banking Company

American Banker

Bartow Morgan Jr., who ran Brand Banking when it was sold to Renasant, also plans to raise $150 million to expand the seller's products and services.

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Organizers look to open bank in western North Carolina

American Banker

Highlands Banking would be based in a community near the state's borders with Georgia and South Carolina.

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Organizers plan new bank in Georgia

American Banker

A former market president for State Bank Financial would serve as CEO of the proposed Classic City Bank.

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