Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Under the leadership of CEO Randell Leach, Beneficial State Bank is pursuing an ambitious mission of financial activism and strong corporate values. The idea that community banking can be a force for positive change is at the heart of Beneficial State Bank, which engages its customers through financial activism. Photo: Ashley Courter.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

With nearly three decades of experience directing commercial lending, corporate finance, and insurance for leading brands, Perficient’s Insurance Principal, Brian Bell, stands at the forefront of our financial services practice. Explore why leading insurance carriers count on us to drive results.

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Bobsguide

APRIL 13, 2022

London, UK – April 12, 2022 – Finastra today announced a Banking as a Service (BaaS) collaboration with Microsoft to bring new lending options to thousands of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) – a sector severely underserved when it comes to accessing finance. Users will be able to unlock lending options within Dynamics 365.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Uejio’s statement to CEEA follows the publication of his statements to the Bureau’s Division of Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending and Division of Research, Markets, and Regulations. He did not identify those consumer advocates.)

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Perficient

MAY 28, 2020

J oin our community for career tips, upcoming opportunities, and to keep up with all things Life at Perficient. Pega Leadership does a really good job supporting employee growth and is committed to understanding what each member of the team is looking for in career paths. We have active Pega jobs in Washington DC open.

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Bussman Advisory

JULY 1, 2023

Join our community of 50,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and news in the FinTech & AI world with the weekly newsletter provided by Bussmann Advisory. Educational Content & Thought Leadership: Expand your knowledge and foster growth. Don’t miss out – join our vibrant community today!

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

“For Ron, giving back to the community is part of the essence of who he is. With vigor and a strong commitment to service, Ron Paul leads a rapidly growing community bank in Maryland. Ronald Paul first encountered community banking as a real estate developer in the early 1980s. Don’t expect to find him home on a weeknight!”

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. We worked with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to jumpstart its down payment assistance program,” recalls Schaeffer. “We

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Gonzobanker

APRIL 8, 2020

Makes sense, because our observations tell us that little actionable content has been developed, tracked, analyzed and executed via website content management platforms and digital delivery channels. Email us for a list. As with digital banking providers, some agencies may only use one specific CMS. Email us for a list.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The programs and NAGGL event attract mostly community banks and credit unions across the US because the SBA is known for connecting businesses with their local providers. Small business lending was strong in 2018 and pro small business growth policies have been conducive to that growth. Or visit our website.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As a point of reference, the S&P US BMI Bank Total Return Index for the five years ended December 7, 2023 was 23.32%. Communities First Financial Corporation (Now FFB Bancorp) (OTCQX: FFBB) #2. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Coastal Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CCB) #3. NasdaqGS: FCNC.A)

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Filene

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

It helped pull us back into a different mindset and pace of life if only for a moment. I thought about how we all came to be here together and it caused me to remember the values that matter most to us. The 10 characteristics of effective, caring leaders, through the lens of servant leadership have been described as: Listening.

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PopularBank

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Joseph Culotta Brings More Than 18 Years of Leadership and Wealth Management Expertise to Popular Bank. We are thrilled to welcome Joe to our Wealth Management leadership team to head our Popular Investments business,” said Ford. Find out more about Popular Bank’s commitment to community service at PopularBank.com/About-us/.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Clearly, community banks in the region have plenty of opportunities to do what they do best: forge deep and lasting relationships with their customers and communities. These include family-owned businesses, community businesses and operating companies.

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Bobsguide

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The research takes in views from 758 professionals at financial institutions and banks across France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE, the UK and the US, and finds: • 85% of professionals agree that open finance is already making the industry more collaborative and is having a positive impact. •

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2019

I was blown away by the incredible community banks that are featured, and I have a feeling you’ll feel the same way! Even after such a phenomenal ICBA LIVE and the ICBA Capital Summit, which may be happening as you read this, I can still draw such inspiration from our nation’s community bankers. Cloud, Minn.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

million gets the vaunted consumer lender a much-prized bank charter, low-cost deposits to juice current earnings, and a business lending capability to drive future growth. You tell us. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards. The Bank That Gets Fintech.

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Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We see bank leadership earnestly working through the spirit of ESG in dozens and dozens of boardrooms across the country, and we are bullish that corporate and workplace leadership will be a catalyst for positive change. And that brings us to the topic of mergers. From Cornerstone’s viewpoint, we can share good news.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 28, 2016

Leadership Team—Citizens Bank of Las Cruces’ executive management team, from left: Jed Fanning, Tim Hargrove, Ruth Christopher and George Ruth. As a community bank, Citizens Bank of Las Cruces has roots in our community, in our history and in our culture. Citizens Bank of Las Cruces. Las Cruces, N.M. ROAA in 2015: 2.07

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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

They asked us to accept interns from the program as we often have summer interns, at least prior to the pandemic. Which is strange because in most strategic planning sessions we moderate, talent availability is a threat, and management below senior leadership is often a weakness. Sure there are entry level positions that are plentiful.

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Ublocal

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In celebration of our new Shelburne Village branch recently opening, we have collected input and insights from the wonderful community of people working and living in Shelburne, Vermont. My wife also works in Shelburne, managing The Terraces, a retirement community. Shelburne is a unique community. Shelburne welcomed us.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 28, 2016

IB: Tell us about your marketplace. Badley: We have a cool blend of communities. Some are heavily farming communities. Collectively, we’re positioned where we can have customers and employees from a couple bigger areas (such as the communities of Lapeer and Port Huron). Scott Badley. Vice President.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Additionally, the platform can be extended to include point of sale (POS) modules for consumer lending (credit card, loans and mortgages) and small business/commercial lending offerings. The account origination and lending POS solutions are made available through the digital, branch and contact center channels.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Instead, we give those dollars to the community.”. Asset size: $1.36

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Kaarin Long stops by a local manufacturer while getting to know customers as Investors Community Bank’s cash management relationship manager. Investors Community Bank in Manitowoc, Wis. IB: What is Investors Community Bank like? IB: Your position is new for Investors Community Bank. Photo by Mike Roemer. Kaarin Long.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 15, 2015

Thoughtful lending and an open mind keep profits strong for incoming ICBA chairman Jack Hartings. in Coldwater, Ohio, and ICBA’s incoming chairman, held fast to his community bank’s conservative lending practices. Jack got us through that just fine. Jack got us through that just fine. By Kelly Pike. Employees: 80.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

A Pennsylvania community bank’s perspective on the rewards and potential perils of developing a separate business line. Forming new business lines—if carefully planned and considered—can be a potentially significant way for a community bank to boost revenues and profits. which had long-established ties to the local community.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

This year brought us: Mergers out the yin-yang. Heavy core conversions weighing us down. Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. BNC shareholders got a terrific premium, a 47% dividend increase, and a continued leadership role for Richard D.

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Social Assurance

MARCH 26, 2020

In short, the things that gave us identity are gone. Even the way we communicate with customers and coworkers has had to change. But what we’ve learned the last couple of weeks is that our communities need us now more than ever. What is the best way for us to reach out and connect to them?

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 21, 2012

Since I estimate my Twitter community only reads about 10% of their tweet stream, and so many of my blog readers do not follow Twitter, below are selected quotes that I tweeted so far this year. JeffMarsico Credit Union CEO: "The differences between CUs & community banks are inflated by trade groups. We should focus on big banks."

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

As businesses and consumers become more comfortable using credit cards online, the proportion of US commerce that takes place online has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Stripe’s early success in acquiring customers was largely due to its mass appeal to the developer community. Leadership and board members.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 14, 2020

Additionally, we encourage you to consider signing up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for your on-going premium payments as well as policy benefit payments you receive from us on a routine basis. To help you stay healthy and take care of yourself we are sharing some useful third-party resources.

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Banking 2020

MARCH 10, 2015

Small business has always been the axiom of contributing factors to the success of the US economy. The signs of change are around us, but it’s more likely that the US economy is rearranging itself rather than simply recovering under the old umbrella of Wall Street. So why haven’t banks fully capitalized on this clear advantage?

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