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Why a community bank in Missouri is investing in core banking startup Neocova

Bank Innovation

For Brice Luetkemeyer, president and CEO of Bank of St. Elizabeth, a Missouri-based community bank with $150 million in assets, investing in a core banking startup is critical for its future. Together with a group of other community banks, Bank of St.

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Equity Bancshares bulking up in Missouri with $44 million deal

American Banker

Equity, based in Wichita, Kansas, has agreed to buy the parent company of the Bank of Kirksville. billion of assets and 74 branches, including 23 in Missouri. The combined company would have $5.4

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Bowman Concerned About Community Banks’ Exit from Mortgage Markets

ABA Community Banking

Speaking to attendees at a mortgage industry event in Kansas City, Missouri, today, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman expressed optimism about the trajectory of the housing market but raised concerns about the declining number of community banks remaining in the consumer real estate mortgage market.

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Newly rebranded Verimore Bank showcases tech transformation

BankInovation

Verimore Bank, formerly First Missouri Bank, recently underwent a complete core conversion that focused on enhanced digital offerings and in August rebranded to better reflect its ability to deliver advanced technology services.

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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

Meanwhile, leaders at small banks recognize that their institutions play a vital role in helping community businesses and individuals not only weather uncertainty but also thrive. How can community financial institution leaders manage their challenges and seize their opportunities at the same time?

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Use The Power of Storytelling to Engage and Enlighten

Jack Henry

Picture the scene: Monett, Missouri, in the early 1970s. Self-proclaimed “broken down accountant” Jack Henry and data processing manager Jerry Hall realize a gap in the marketplace – no one provides small banks and credit unions the ability to handle data processing through an in-house computer system. Chapter 1: 1970.

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For this Best Bank to Work For, it's all about shared responsibility

American Banker

West Plains Bank and Trust in Missouri, No. 11 on this year's Best Banks to Work For ranking, wins high marks for constructive training, employee development, team culture — as well as excellent benefits.