Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

As social media platforms tinker with their algorithms, marketing experts say one trend is clear: Paid social campaigns are becoming increasingly necessary to cut through the noise and reach customers. They share tips for how community banks can get started. Sometimes, the marketing team is a one-person show.”.

Marketing Strategies 91

Marketing Strategies Strategy Marketing social media 91

Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

The financial press, economic commentators and social media sites have used a collection of terms this year that convey a certain image of market values for investment securities: “Plummet.” Community bankers have come to grips with the notion of their bond portfolios being, ahem, “submerged” in a number of ways. Underwater.”

Memphis 103

Memphis Community Security Community Bank 103

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

But there are ways community banks can help mortgage-seekers get on the property ladder. According to the 2022 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report published by the NAR, there are some clear generational trends in the homebuying market. So how can community banks help? By Beth Mattson-Teig.

Community Bank 143

Community Bank Community Millennials Resources 143

Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2015

A recent Wall Street Journal article by Victoria McGrane and Jon Hilsenrath highlighted how the nation’s regulators are increasingly questioning and turning their focus toward bank boards. These smaller banks have also seen new, and more frequent, attention from regulators. How complex is the bank’s operating model?

Risk Management 150

Risk Management Community Bank Regulation Boston 150

Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 1, 2019

Financial Markets & Economic Update- Third Quarter, 2019 Summer is upon us and I cannot wait to get to the beach for vacation. Although business confidence fell from the uncertainty, stock markets were reaching new record highs on many of indices. By the way, we will be seeing him at a seminar during August! GDP was +3.1%

Marketing 60

Marketing US Community Bank Community 60

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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Minneapolis Community Bank Community San Antonio 70

Independent Banker

JANUARY 26, 2016

Of course, community banks are the primary economic engines behind small businesses on Main Street America, funding more than 60 percent of all small-business lending. When you’re looking at key issues in the community, bring entrepreneurs to the table and ask them to solve it—because that’s who solves things,” Williamson insists.

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Miami Community Bank Community Resources 70