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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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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. Philadelphia.

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Mortgage applicants find cozy home at some credit unions

Abrigo

Utilizing the Bank Information platform, Sageworks recently released a ranking of the top mortgage lending credit unions in the U.S. In a lending segment once cornered by banks, credit unions are making an impact for those looking to purchase their own home.

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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. Hats off to Greg for taking a $600 million credit union to a $5 billion innovator over his 25 years at the helm. CVB Financial acquires Community Bank.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community. It is an innovator with tech (e.g.,

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Are Banks Different?

Jeff For Banks

We continue to grow market share in the [metro] market, strengthen our number one market share in [region], and are excited about the tremendous opportunities we have in our new markets. SBA increased production and expanded the lending footprint to include the [region] as well as the [region].

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Think Small! A Tiny Canadian Credit Union Proves Rural Branches are Sustainable Too

NCR

But despite all the talk of modernization and the showy Branch of the Future concept locations in big cities, in many cases it’s the small towns and rural communities that are on the front lines of this impending sea change. Face-to-face interaction has a different, tangible value in smaller communities.