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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. “I

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Grand Ridge National Bank.

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National Small Business Week Celebrates the American Entrepreneurial Spirit

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Small Business Administration What creates two out of three net new American jobs; produces close to half of our nation’s goods and services (nonfarm private GDP); and can be found, coast to coast, in every small town, big city and rural enclave? Tune in all week for live-streaming , beginning at 7:30 p.m. Every business starts small.

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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. ICBA president and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey, Washington, D.C.

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Bank planned in nation's capital secures FDIC approval

American Banker

Organizers of Founders Bank in Washington are still need to raise at least $25 million before opening.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Let’s continue to push the boundaries

Independent Banker

It’s always great to be with fellow community bankers, and now, as ICBA president and CEO, our members! It could be something as simple as making a loan to a new kind of business in your community, or bringing in a new technology. I’ll end the month in Washington, D.C., for our ICBA Capital Summit.

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Fed Chairman Concerned Over Shrinking Bank Market

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As concerns are raised about how industry consolidation might impact competition, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is warning that it could hinder small businesses’ access to capital and financial services. He pointed to the Community Reinvestment Act, which encourages banks to loan to small businesses.

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