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Fighting fire with funding

Independent Banker

In the wake of the devastating Dixie Fire in northeastern California, Plumas Bank partnered with a local community foundation, forming the Dixie Fire Fund with a $50,000 bank donation. Since then, Plumas Bank has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars more for ongoing relief efforts. billion-asset community bank.

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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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