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Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans

Independent Banker

Inspired by the entrepreneurship of lemonade stands, Scottsdale Community Bank created a microloan program. Photo by Brandon Sullivan De novo Scottsdale Community Bank set out to provide microloans to small and mid-size businesses, family organizations and nonprofits—a project that was inspired by the humble lemonade stand.

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40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders awards

Independent Banker

Nominations for 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders 2022 are now open! 40 Under 40 seeks to recognize community banking’s brightest, most promising young professionals. Leadership. Community Involvement. 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders awards is sponsored by FIS.

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2022 Best Community Banks to Work For Award

Independent Banker

Be recognized as one of community banking’s best employers. ICBA Independent Banker ‘s Best Community Banks to Work For award is your chance to show job hunters and current staff why your community bank is an unbeatable place to build a career. Click to nominate your bank. Leadership.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.; CNB Bank, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; Midwest Bank, Norfolk, Neb. Bank of Montana: Breaking the mold. Bank of Montana. What great resignation?

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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. of digital banking customers said they switched to digital banking because of the pandemic. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey. Here are seven factors community banks should consider as they enter budgeting season.

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The Path Less Taken to the Community Bank C-Suite

ABA Community Banking

Not many bank CEOs can say their first bank job was. For those who can, they say it brings a unique perspective on leadership to the industry. The post The Path Less Taken to the Community Bank C-Suite appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Stressing ‘community’ in community banking

ABA Community Banking

As CEO of First United Bank and Trust, ABA Treasurer Carissa Rodeheaver views personal relationships as the core business strength of the institution. The post Stressing ‘community’ in community banking appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.