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2016 Innovators to Watch: 26 to 30

Bank Innovation

Jill Castilla, CEO, Citizens Bank of Edmond Chances are you’ve seen Jill Castilla on Twitter. (Or Or at a banking conference.) CEO of a $250-million community bank in suburban Oklahoma City, Castilla is something of a sensation in the banking community, and with good reason. Or YouTube.

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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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Small-bank rarity: A digital launch that happened on time

American Banker

Citizens Bank of Edmond in Oklahoma, in conjunction with the digital-banking platform Narmi, recently launched an account-opening process that occurs completely online. The project, completed in less than three months, could be a model for community banks that want to innovate but fear being a low priority for vendors.

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Here’s How to Become More Than the Branch Next Door

Gonzobanker

As Ron Shevlin , our chief research officer, blogged : “Banks need to stop playing innovation charades. A: Citizens Bank of Edmond regularly hosts a local music festival. While the Oklahoma bank secured an impressive 3,000 attendees for the first one, the events are really bumping these days.

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From CRE to Corporate Culture – BIG Ideas from 2020 ThinkBIG: Manage Risk. Drive Growth.

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Gain an understanding of the current state of banking and future expectations. Plan for new technology and innovations. The banking industry has faced many challenges in 2020, from transitioning to CECL, managing Paycheck Protection Program loans, and navigating an unprecedented economic recession.

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A gift that will keep on giving

Independent Banker

In 2019, the community bank was a partial sponsor of the $2.25 In return, the facility was renamed First National Bank Field, according to Jerry Glidewell, Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club executive director. It’s evidence that, like the Boys & Girls Club, Fort Smith’s community legacy is alive and well.

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Top Banking Challenges: Finding Growth in 2021 and Beyond

Abrigo

Growing loans, earnings are banks' top challenges in 2021. The top banking challenges in 2021 are growing loans and earnings, according to Independent Banker’s recent 2021 Community Bank CEO Outlook survey. Chairman and Co-CEO of First Oklahoma Bank, in a recent interview with TulsaWorld.com. “Or

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