Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

of digital banking customers said they switched to digital banking because of the pandemic. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey. These days, there’s a lot to contend with as a community bank, from changing consumer behaviors due to the pandemic to uncertainty surrounding the economy and inflation. Quick stat.

Community Bank 170

Community Bank Community Lending Leadership 170

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. Let’s see how this new scale allows for big investments in future innovation. Goes to New England Federal Credit Union and Vermont State Credit Union.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Despite some controversy about the deal bidding structure, the point is that MB got close to $5 billion for the franchise and locked in an exchange rate before the bank equity market softened. Bank Purchase of the Year. CVB Financial acquires Community Bank. Banks Leveraging Fintechs Award. Easy as a golf swing.

Fintech 102

Fintech Conference Innovation Community 102

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Bank Acquisition of the Year. picks up Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. A slam dunk in market acquisition of a bank with the same core system and eight of nine Bancorp branches within walking distance of ConnectOne branches. for creating a progressive culture that still makes the profession of banking fun and challenging.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148