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2016 Innovators to Watch: 26 to 30

Bank Innovation

CEO of a $250-million community bank in suburban Oklahoma City, Castilla is something of a sensation in the banking community, and with good reason. Jill Castilla, CEO, Citizens Bank of Edmond Chances are you’ve seen Jill Castilla on Twitter. (Or Or YouTube. Or at a banking conference.)

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Small-bank rarity: A digital launch that happened on time

American Banker

Citizens Bank of Edmond in Oklahoma, in conjunction with the digital-banking platform Narmi, recently launched an account-opening process that occurs completely online. The project, completed in less than three months, could be a model for community banks that want to innovate but fear being a low priority for vendors.

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From CRE to Corporate Culture – BIG Ideas from 2020 ThinkBIG: Manage Risk. Drive Growth.

Abrigo

Plan for new technology and innovations. From economic forecasts to company culture, there were important takeaways for all community financial institutions. . Millennium Bank, like many community financial institutions, is heavily concentrated in commercial real estate (CRE). Drive Growth.

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Popular, Inc. invests in minority owned bank, Greenwood

PopularBank

Marginalized communities often struggle to enter the banking mainstream – due to a lack of trust or a lack of inclusive financial products – making access to a minority owned bank an important factor in building a brighter financial future. Supporting Black innovation. Popular’s commitment to our customers and communities.

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A gift that will keep on giving

Independent Banker

But instead of touting its own accomplishments during its 150th anniversary, FNB turned the spotlight onto another cherished community institution: the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club. The clubhouse at the Jeffrey location, a community gathering place since 1978, was in dire need of improvements. Putting community first.

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Creating a Customer-Centric, Digital Financial Institution

Abrigo

It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but for many community financial institutions, a spectrum of different customers and banking needs is something that they see every day. Does your financial institution support a culture of innovation and an environment that welcomes new technology?

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Here’s How to Become More Than the Branch Next Door

Gonzobanker

As Ron Shevlin , our chief research officer, blogged : “Banks need to stop playing innovation charades. Develop your communities Ex. While the Oklahoma bank secured an impressive 3,000 attendees for the first one, the events are really bumping these days. But that gap must shift. bank’s fintech partners. It doesn’t end anywhere.

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