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Fighting fire with funding

Independent Banker

The fire took many turns and created its own weather patterns,” says BJ North, executive vice president and chief banking officer of the $1.6 billion-asset community bank. “It Plumas Bank first made a $50,000 gift to the reserve, dubbed the Dixie Fire Fund. It moved so quickly and would change directions on a dime.”. “We

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ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners

Independent Banker

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Kennebec Savings Bank.

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Going for Gold

Independent Banker

Meanwhile, Clark says, partnering with a local celebrity can be an effective marketing strategy for community banks to compete with national or regional banks. You’ve got to do something to set yourself apart from regional banks,” he offers. “It Carol Patton is a freelance writer in Nevada.

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