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To Aid Volcano Victims, Hawaii First Thinks Small

PYMNTS

A volcanic eruption on the archipelago’s Big Island in early May sent lava flowing down from Mount Kilauea into nearby communities, causing severe damage to homes and properties and forcing nearly 2,000 residents to evacuate the area. Hawaii First is approaching the housing crunch by thinking small. A Big Push for Small Housing Units.

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How credit unions and banks are responding to wildfires in Hawaii

American Banker

In the wake of destruction across Maui, financial institutions based inside and outside of Hawaii are establishing support programs, raising relief funds and facilitating donations of food and clothing.

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Regulators pledge support for institutions in Hawaii's wildfire zone

American Banker

Banking and credit union regulators encouraged compassionate treatment of customers in Hawaii communities hit by wildfires. They also vowed to grant expedited approvals of temporary banking facilities, be flexible in compliance matters and provide other support to financial institutions.

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Brad M. Bolton: Our greatest assets

Independent Banker

We simply need to remember what makes us special as community bankers, and with that as our foundation, we can embrace this season of change in four primary ways: 1. Demonstrating the community bank difference. That’s the community bank difference, and we should be proud to reiterate it throughout the year. My Top Three.

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Bank of Hawaii Launches ‘Branch of Tomorrow’ Premises

Banking Exchange

The bank is reopening revamped branches, while others are adding physical branches in face of online shift Community Banking Feature3 Feature The Economy Financial Trends Lines of Business Retail Banking Branch Technology/ATMs.

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Brad M. Bolton: Passion for LIVE

Independent Banker

Photo by Chris Williams [ICBA LIVE is] an opportunity to continue training up the next generation, so I would encourage community bank leaders to join us and bring your rising community continuators with you. The passion I have for community banking was born at ICBA LIVE 2011, which was my first ICBA convention as an adult.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Authentic connection

Independent Banker

Photo by Chris Williams For community banks, marketing often points to finding ways to educate, support and grow community, as well as customer knowledge and awareness. True relationships withstand the test of time, and such is the case with the community bank/customer connection. I hope to see you there!