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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Shifts in lending

Independent Banker

While it has had some benefits, like stronger risk management for our banks, it has made the customer process much more daunting. But community banks have adapted to address that shift. We, as community bankers, will continue to adapt to meet our customers’ needs. Where I’ll be this month. Rebeca Romero Rainey.

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The benefits of small business relationships

Independent Banker

Whether achieved by internal or external resources, community banks provide valuable support for small businesses. By providing “bonus” services to small businesses, such as startup loan programs and referral services, community banks prove themselves to be reliable financial partners, with mutually beneficial results.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Create opportunities for new leaders

Independent Banker

I was given a significant opportunity by the board and bank management—one I didn’t take lightly. Becoming bank president that early in my career motivated me. I was inspired to deepen my engagement, better support our customers and expand our role in our community. Rebeca Romero Rainey President and CEO, ICBA.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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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Banking's Top 5 in Total Return to Shareholders: 2018 Edition

Jeff For Banks

is the parent company of Willamette Valley Bank, a community bank headquartered in Salem, Oregon. The Bank operates five full service offices. It also operates 13 Home Loan Centers in Oregon and Idaho. Plumas Bancorp (Nasdaq: PLBC) Plumas Bancorp is the $771 million holding company for Plumas Bank.

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Aaron Stetter: Back to Capitol Hill

Independent Banker

Community bankers, pack your bags for Washington, D.C. After a year of virtual visits, the ICBA Capital Summit —the most high-profile and powerful community bank advocacy event of the year—is back in person May 1–4. While at the ICBA Capital Summit, community bankers will enjoy insights from expert speakers.

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