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Kentucky banks stand tall

Independent Banker

Chris Vogt of the Wisconsin Badgers NCAA basketball team presents an anonymous donation to First Kentucky Bank officials. We’re not thought of as ‘tornado alley’ around here, at least not before this,” says Stacy Overby, senior vice president of $535 million-asset First Kentucky Bank in Mayfield, Ky. Stacy Overby, First Kentucky Bank.

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Ensure your community bank is inclusive

Independent Banker

We asked community bankers and experts for their advice on ensuring employees feel a sense of belonging. If community banks put in the effort to foster a sense of belonging, the result is a stronger workplace culture, greater employee loyalty and, ultimately, a better experience for customers. By Roshan McArthur.

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How Can Banks Thrive in the Next Five Years?

Jeff For Banks

The money market mutual fund became a formidable competitor to the bank account. In Pennsylvania, Rocket has number 1 market share. But they must be in ample supply in your markets to support growth. No sense identifying trucking companies as high LTV customers where there are only a few in your markets.

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OnDeck Channels Accountants For SME Funding

PYMNTS

While the tool initially launched in March , reports said OnDeck expanded this aspect of its operations this month across Kentucky, Florida and Alabama. “Our hopes are to educate and be a resource and trusted partner to them, and help their clients find financing options for them when financing is something they need.”

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How Financial Brands Can Help Communities in Crisis Communication

Social Assurance

Time and again, no matter the event, communities have rallied together to respond to these hardships. We’ve seen this throughout the COVID-19 pandemic , and we’re seeing it now with the events in Kentucky. These community leaders play a vital role in helping areas react, regroup, and rebuild. Communicate. Communicate.

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Coronavirus Fear Could Cause Streaming Subscription Service Spike

PYMNTS

Walmart , in one case, has implemented a policy for emergency leave on the heels of a store associate in Kentucky having a positive result for the virus. Some hourly help at chains like Shake Shack have had paid sick time off, with firms offering the benefit as an incentive to bring in staff in a constricted labor market.

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Grocery Round-Up: Digital-First Delivers For Kroger, Another Instacart Pair-Up And Hoarding Round 2

PYMNTS

The company further noted that it has made “continued investments to support and safeguard associates, customers and communities, nearly $1.3 The service is already online in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Wisconsin — the range of states Meijer operates in currently. billion since March.”. "As