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ABA, National Bankers Association hold first MDI partnership summit

ABA Community Banking

During the first MDI Partnership Summit held this week in Orlando, Florida, participants from minority depository institutions and banks across the country gathered to discuss approaches to better serve the unique banking needs of communities of color and low- to moderate-income communities.

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A digital-first bank for south Florida

Independent Banker

Banking veteran Keith Costello cofounded Locality Bank, where he serves as president and CEO, to champion for south Florida small businesses financially affected by the pandemic. After looking at the consolidation in our market, we concluded that the lack of community banks was the reason.”. Keith Costello, Locality Bank.

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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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NCUA greenlights record credit union membership expansion in Florida

American Banker

The National Credit Union Administration approved Dade County Federal Credit Union's application to add almost 2 million potential members — giving it a total field of membership of 4.6 It's the largest-ever community charter expansion in terms of total resulting potential members.

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United Community enters new Florida markets with Three Shores deal

American Banker

The Georgia company will expand into central and southern Florida by buying the parent of Seaside National Bank & Trust.

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Small Business Resiliency in South Florida

PopularBank

With South Florida Region Executive Israel Velasco. The impact of COVID-19 has dramatically affected our small business community. Nonessential businesses were forced to close their doors and unemployment in South Florida has outpaced much of the United States. This activity signals promise for South Florida.

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New condo safety laws: Three things community associations should consider

PopularBank

Recently, Florida passed SB 4-D, a new safety regulation for condominium and cooperative association buildings. Florida’s new condo safety laws at-a-glance. Building inspections are required for community buildings in all 67 counties in Florida that are three or more stories in height. Mandatory building inspections.