Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Ken Finley, president of Johnson City Bank, in downtown Johnson City with Shannon Sultemeier, executive vice president (left); and Brenda Haynes, vice president/cashier (right). Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. The state is growing an impressive technology roster, for example.

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Independent Banker

JULY 30, 2015

Lindsay LaNore is responsible for ICBA’s new Community Banker University. She leads a team that works to identify, develop and offer courses that meet community banks’ educational needs. Her role is to make certain that relevant education is provided in a responsive manner to all community bank members. “I

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example. Key Community Bank. At the heart of Key Community Bank’s work culture is connection. Greg Dennis, Key Community Bank. “We

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Independent Banker

JULY 28, 2016

For more than 30 years my community bank has offered college scholarships to local high school students. Through this process we at Centinel Bank of Taos have the opportunity to learn about their dreams and goals for the future. Our future is bright because community bankers recognize the importance of investing in our people.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 20, 2022

financial institution executives surveyed for What’s Going On In Banking 2022 , 19% of community banks and 10% of credit unions had not launched a digital transformation strategy prior to this year, and another 15% had no plans to do so. Among 300 U.S. Instead, a bit of constant chaos seems to be the norm. Own It, Bankers!

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Kennebec Savings Bank.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 26, 2016

With the ICBA Community Banking LIVE® conference just around the corner, I can’t help but think about how lucky we are as community bankers to have such amazing networking and education opportunities throughout the year—both in person and at our fingertips. Not only that, the convention makes us better community bankers too.

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Independent Banker

JULY 29, 2016

These in-depth and timely professional development programs are designed exclusively for community bankers and led by nationally recognized industry experts who know the issues community banks grapple with. Each certification course is designed to prepare bank professionals to handle essential tasks and responsibilities.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The programs and NAGGL event attract mostly community banks and credit unions across the US because the SBA is known for connecting businesses with their local providers. Other programs are available to businesses to find investors, conduct R&D or to secure bonding.

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Gonzobanker

JUNE 18, 2018

That dispute (speculatively) set off a chain of events that ultimately led to the Thoma Bravo announcement last week. CRIF’s ACTion product is its newest platform, currently being pitched to community banks and credit unions. GonzoLender is here today to talk about what this latest development in the lending space means.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 29, 2014

And technology is important to him. About 99 percent of the time I use the app on my phone when I need to do some kind of banking,” Bauhs says. And the other 1 percent I go into the bank.”. This is really the moment for community banks to show that they’re a fit for millennials. That attitude needs to change.”.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

And technology is important to him. About 99 percent of the time I use the app on my phone when I need to do some kind of banking,” Bauhs says. And the other 1 percent I go into the bank.”. This is really the moment for community banks to show that they’re a fit for millennials. That attitude needs to change.”.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

But, the Terafina system has shown well in both bank demos and high-profile industry events like Finovate. Add to that polish a list of named bank and credit union clients that take it past venture stage and we’re assuming Terafina founder Meheriar Hasan was rewarded well on the purchase.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

THE BANKING AWARDS. Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks. Best Bank Sale of the Year – Although it was early in the year, the Bank of North Carolina’s (BNC Bancorp) sale to Pinnacle Financial wins.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

We spoke with legal and financial experts about what questions community bank leaders should ask themselves pre-merger, what issues they may face and how they can build an even stronger financial institution. Combining two banks into one is a complex undertaking. By Bridget McCrea. Preserving the value of the transaction.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 21, 2012

I learn a lot from bankers as I visit their offices, speak to them on the phone or at industry events. Since I estimate my Twitter community only reads about 10% of their tweet stream, and so many of my blog readers do not follow Twitter, below are selected quotes that I tweeted so far this year. We should focus on big banks."

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Social Assurance

JANUARY 11, 2021

This is a formidable challenge for community banks. LinkedIn Live Events. As traditional events were either adapted to a virtual setting, or in some cases for financial brands, completely taken off the table, LinkedIn adjusted to cater to this new demand by rolling out its own Event tool. Social Media Stories.

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Social Assurance

JANUARY 11, 2021

This is a formidable challenge for community banks. LinkedIn Live Events. As traditional events were either adapted to a virtual setting, or in some cases for financial brands, completely taken off the table, LinkedIn adjusted to cater to this new demand by rolling out its own Event tool. Social Media Stories.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Building trust in your institution has a lot to do with technology, from implementing strong data security practices to humanizing your online customer interactions. But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. billion-asset community bank. Build your community.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. What an amazing leadership story. merges with Lakeland Bancorp.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Wells (WFC), Chase (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC) over the past five years. It’s nice to see somebody passionate about using new payments technology to make banking easier and cheaper for the financially disadvantaged. Jill Castilla, CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond, Okla. Community bank marketing resources.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Meanwhile, technology changes continued at a breakneck pace, with generative AI the biggest topic around management tables. The specifics are unclear, but bankers recognized that this will be an absolute game-changing technology in future years, and delivery will change in ways we can’t even conjure yet.

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Vaynerchuk delivered our second favorite Gonzo quote of the event (keep reading for the first favorite), “The adage ‘We’re regulated’ is a scapegoat from doing cool s**t.” Favorite Gonzo quote of the event: “For 16 years, we’ve said our technology sucks … because it’s never good enough.” Two jumped out.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

At the same time, most bank executives agreed that a 20%-25% increase in earnings from the tax break is being earmarked for investments in their franchises: market expansion, raises for employees and, of course, technology investments.

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