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Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans

Independent Banker

Inspired by the entrepreneurship of lemonade stands, Scottsdale Community Bank created a microloan program. Photo by Brandon Sullivan De novo Scottsdale Community Bank set out to provide microloans to small and mid-size businesses, family organizations and nonprofits—a project that was inspired by the humble lemonade stand.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

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 Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3% Photo by Dennis Burnett.

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Community Banking According to Andy

Jeff For Banks

One of my tweeps (Twitter friends), is Andy Schornack, CEO of Flagship Bank Minnesota, based in Wayzata. He exemplifies the best of next generation bank leadership, with eyes wide open to the next iteration of banking in our rapidly changing environment. This was the start of one fun journey that continues today.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

The Peoples Bank helped the Jones family of Legacy Dairy in Hiseville, Ky., From left, Ally Jones; bank chairman, president and CEO Terry L. Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. The bank provides crop insurance to farmers in 11 states.

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15 Minutes With … Scott Badley

Independent Banker

Badley: We have a cool blend of communities. Some are heavily farming communities. But a couple are pushing up against the metro Detroit area. Collectively, we’re positioned where we can have customers and employees from a couple bigger areas (such as the communities of Lapeer and Port Huron). It is not necessary.

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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Although all banks faced stock headwinds in 2018, we give the nod to William Demchak at PNC Financial Services. PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. GonzoBanker of the Year – Mid-Size Banks.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

. ————————————————————————— The ‘En Vogue’ Trend of the Year – Credit unions buying community banks. It looked effortless, but ecosystem alignment like that takes real work. .

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