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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

A profitability strategy has a lot to factor in given today’s uncertain market. Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. Luckily, there are several strategies in community banks’ toolbox for boosting profitability, even in a low interest rate environment. By Cheryl Winokur Munk.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. There’s a lot of energy in the southern half of Texas, and it’s not just the resources that power our homes and cars. Photo by Dennis Burnett.

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A bridge to affordable housing

Independent Banker

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. Location: The Woodlands, Texas. Assets: $9 billion. Generational wealth typically starts with home ownership. The largest purchase families make is typically their home.”.

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2015 ICBA Community Bankers of the Year

Independent Banker

For the second year, ICBA recognizes the exceptional work of the individual employees of community banks with its. Community Banker of the Year award program. The association accepted nominations online during the month of September, allowing anyone to recommend a community banker for consideration. The 2015 Award Recipients.

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NCR Launches Business Banking Mobile For Community Banks, Credit Unions

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The app will enable community financial institutions (CFIs) to compete with larger financial institutions by providing their business banking customers with iOS and Android access to this secure and easy-to-use account management platform. NCR announced on Thursday (Sept. 22) it launched a new app dubbed Business Banking Mobile.

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2021’s Best Community Banks to Work For

Independent Banker

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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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Our clients showed banking at its best – obsessed with customer well-being, good corporate citizenship, and strong community focus. Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar! Bravo Brett and team!

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