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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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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. What great resignation?

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FinCEN Strengthens Commitment to Digital Innovation

Abrigo

Key Takeaways FinCEN hires Digital Innovation Officer to prove commitment to innovation in BSA/AML. Abrigo embraces innovation with the introduction of artificial intelligence scenarios. Abrigo Embraces Innovation with Machine Learning Scenarios. Be at the forefront of innovation in BSA/AML. learn more.

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FinCEN Releases AML/CTF Priorities: Implications for Community Financial Institutions

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. Currently, the accompanying regulations have not been written, so what should community financial institutions take away from these priorities now? financial system and national security. financial system.

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Vantiv Powers BizBuz SMB Community

PYMNTS

Vantiv is introducing a new online community centered on fostering and supporting small businesses. The news comes just in time for the beginning of National Small Business Week , an annual event that aims to promote U.S. We look forward to enrolling more than 1,000 small business owners to the community.

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Mastercard Targets Startup Innovation In Canada

PYMNTS

Mastercard is collaborating with Startup Canada to promote startup innovation in the country, the firms announced Thursday (Mar. Startup Canada, a group supporting the nation’s 2.3 Startup Canada, a group supporting the nation’s 2.3

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: A community banking resolution

Independent Banker

. “We look forward to serving you and your community bank in the year ahead.”. Happy New Year, community bankers! I’m of course talking about advocacy, education and innovation: the three pillars for which ICBA is known. Here are some ideas: Advocacy: I encourage you to take advantage of ICBA’s Be Heard grassroots resources.