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New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

Independent Banker

wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. Photo by Harold Daniels Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Georgia, is bringing his passion for community banking to his term as ICBA chairman for 2023/24. That love of community has defined his career.

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Charles Potts: Next-level collaboration

Independent Banker

ICBA has a growing network of people and resources community banks can tap into as they continue their innovation journeys. The ThinkTECH Accelerator is one of several initiatives underway this year to foster community bank-enabled fintech partnerships. How do we attract new talent to further our innovation goals and objectives?

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Top 5 Emerging Fintech Hubs in The U.S.

Bank Innovation

Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston all have thriving fintech communities, and are definitely worth a trip for the invested fintech entrepreneur, but the U.S. These cities boast strong tech communities, talent pools, good coffee, and cheaper rents. Cities in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and […].

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CBA of Georgia Spring Meetings: Change Continues to Impact Community Banks

William Mills

The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) held its annual spring meetings in cities across the state which this year included Macon, Hoschton and Albany (pronounced ALL-benie if you’re not from around these parts). The CBA has approximately two hundred community banking members. Innovation and the invisible customer.

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CBA of Georgia Spring Meetings: Change Continues to Impact Community Banks

William Mills

The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) held its annual spring meetings in cities across the state which this year included Macon, Hoschton and Albany (pronounced ALL-benie if you’re not from around these parts). The CBA has approximately two hundred community banking members. Innovation and the invisible customer.

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Can Telehealth And Other Innovations Cure America’s Post-Pandemic Medical-Cost Woes?

PYMNTS

The Georgia community has embraced our first two Walmart Health locations, and we are thrilled to bring low, transparent pricing to Loganville,” said Sean Slovenski, president of Walmart U.S. Health and Wellness. Will telemedicine or Walmart succeed in bringing down U.S. healthcare costs?

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Technology Association of Georgia Hosts Inaugural Event: FinTech South

William Mills

The conference offered 24 breakout sessions, more than 100 speakers and the popular Innovation Alley, which showcased innovative fintech products and services from over 60 start-up companies, partners and exhibitors. and co-chair TAG Fintech ADVANCE Awards.

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