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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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Patriot National Hits Regulatory Snag In SBA Platform Plans

PYMNTS

Community bank Patriot National has hit a regulatory roadblock in its plans to launch a Small Business Administrative platform, but reports in American Banker on Thursday (March 13) said the financial institution remains undeterred by the challenge.

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5 reasons your financial institution should attend the ThinkBIG 2024 conference

Abrigo

Get your ticket now for ThinkBIG, an industry-leading learning and networking event. Attendees return from ThinkBIG energized and informed so they can continue positively impacting their institutions and, more importantly, their communities. Don’t take our word for it, though.

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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.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Grand Ridge National Bank.

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5 ways to shake up your lending strategy

Independent Banker

A new approach to loan protocols is just one way for community banks to grow in new and different directions. Amid changing economic conditions and rising rates, it’s a good time for community banks to re-evaluate their loan strategy with an eye on adaptability. David, Community Bank Consulting Services, Inc.

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National Small Business Week Celebrates the American Entrepreneurial Spirit

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Small Business Administration What creates two out of three net new American jobs; produces close to half of our nation’s goods and services (nonfarm private GDP); and can be found, coast to coast, in every small town, big city and rural enclave? Tune in all week for live-streaming , beginning at 7:30 p.m. Every business starts small.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Let’s bring people together

Independent Banker

Just think about the foundation of our nation so many years ago. A crescendo of events drove actions that ultimately led to the birth of a new nation. I’ll continue to celebrate the independent spirit of community banks via digital forums and social media. Where I’ll be this month. The importance of remaining independent.