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Community Banks Debut FinTech Alliance

PYMNTS

To that end, news came earlier this week in the United States that a dozen community and regional banks have formed a group aimed at exploring the opportunities amid FinTech offerings. Among the names joining up are Citizens & Northern Bank (based in Pennsylvania), Inland Bank (Illinois) and Lincoln Savings Bank (Iowa).

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Community Bank History: Peoples National Bank, Hallstead, Pennsylvania

Jeff For Banks

Community banks tout themselves as better than national and regional banks because of how close they are to their communities. And so it went in Hallstead, growing gradually, as towns tended to do in rural Pennsylvania, with bank loans funded by local depositors supporting the growth.

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These Are Your Most Profitable Cash Management Clients

South State Correspondent

Here, a tool like IBIS World comes in handy for setting bank strategy as you can look up any of the below industries to see their geographical dispersion. National and regional banks control 70% of the cash management market, yet most cash management customers choose their bank because of service.

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Bank Associations Take Lead Energizing Next-Gen Bankers

American Banker

Groups in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and elsewhere are stepping up efforts to create programs and conferences dedicated to younger bankers, including millennials.

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If a Meeting Isn't Going Well, Try These Tactics

American Banker

When negativity threatens to stall progress, some surprisingly simple “little tricks” can help resolve conflict and get employees more engaged, says Michelle Stacy, who spoke at a recent Pennsylvania Bankers Association conference.

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Q&A: What Search Engine Optimization Can Offer the Financial Services Industry

Banking 2020

For community banks or credit unions who are thinking about search, what would you say is the easiest way for someone to get started with a program? Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Angie attended the Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a degree in Broadcast. Sabrina : That makes sense.

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Q&A: What SEO Can Offer the Financial Services Industry

Banking 2020

For community banks or credit unions who are thinking about search, what would you say is the easiest way for someone to get started with a program? Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Angie attended the Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a degree in Broadcast. Sabrina: That makes sense.