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Q&A: Perficient Chairman and CEO Talks Recent Appointment to St. Luke’s Hospital Board of Directors

Perficient

Following his recent appointment to the board of directors of St. Luke’s Hospital, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare provider headquartered in St. Louis, I chatted with Jeff Davis , Perficient Chairman and CEO, about the distinction and his goals for working with the healthcare provider. Jeff, thanks for the time.

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How Relationship Lending & A Transaction-Oriented Focus Can Win More Business Loans

Abrigo

However, many traditional community lenders will face real challenges meeting their lending goals for more business loans and higher yield, given expected interest rate hikes, higher non-interest expenses, and increasing competition for borrowers. It is the backbone of what many community financial institutions do, and they do it well.

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Is commercial lending on the rise?

Independent Banker

Ashley Horner (right), senior vice president and SBA loan administrator, shown with portfolio manager Melanie Elmore, says Summit Bank is on track to make $30 million in SBA loans this year. Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. billion asset community bank.

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Making a Global Impact at the Local Level With Our “Make a December Difference” Campaign

Perficient

As a global company, 2020 has allowed us to collaborate with each other in new ways, fueling team spirit, connection, and community. During our “Make a December Difference” campaign , each of our 4,500 employees across the world received $100 to pay it forward toward the charity, fund, community, or cause that is most meaningful to them. .

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Retail Pulse: Microsoft To Open London Flagship; Walmart Hires Tech Exec

PYMNTS

The flagship was designed to build connections with customers, businesses and the local community. More importantly, located in the heart of central London, it will serve as a vibrant hub – for both visitors to our great city as well as a variety of different local communities – to come and play, learn, create and discover.”.

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The math behind small business lending: Problems & possibilities for banks & credit unions

Abrigo

Small business lending is also a prominent line of business for many financial institutions, especially those driven by a mission to help their communities thrive. At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses. Louis Fed : [S]mall-business loans—i.e., A majority of applicants sought less than $100,000.

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Field of Dreams

Independent Banker

Major league baseball manager Tony La Russa talks about building a winning team. Tony La Russa was a professional baseball manager for 33 years, serving the Chicago White Sox, the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. IB: You have built many highly successful teams as a professional baseball manager.