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Rebeca Romero Rainey: We stand the test of time

Independent Banker

I recently attended an ICBA Services Network meeting where a group of us started reminiscing about the evolution of banking over the past few decades. From new products and services to digital strategies and internal efficiencies, we’ve evolved our business to support our customers’ growing needs.

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The case for end-to-end digital lending

Independent Banker

“I’m not sure how we would have processed all of the PPP loans and everything else in the last 18 months without some of the technology that we have implemented,” says Chris Jundt, senior vice president and chief lending officer at First State Bank & Trust. Northpointe Bank in Grand Rapids, Mich., Cashing in on efficiencies.

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A Step Ahead

Independent Banker

With the average individual spending 100 minutes on social media each day, it’s entirely possible for community banks to share some of that screen time. According to McIlwain, there’s “no right answer” to which social media channels community banks absolutely must use. With a combined 2.5