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A Community Banker’s Voice at the CFPB

ABA Community Banking

On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Minnesota community bank CEO Bryan Bruns talks about what community banking looks like in his market, his bank's recent anniversary and his role as a member of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Community Banker Advisory Board.

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4 trending social media tips to know

Independent Banker

The Social Bankers, a collective of community bank marketers, offers inspiration, information and professional development advice to community bankers focused on marketing and social media. And that means it can be a challenge to keep up with the latest trends in social media marketing. By Julie Kendrick.

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Community Banking According to Andy

Jeff For Banks

One of my tweeps (Twitter friends), is Andy Schornack, CEO of Flagship Bank Minnesota, based in Wayzata. 2/ @Schornack The primary asset of the organization was Flagship Bank Minnesota, a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender with two locations in the Twin Cities Metro Area. This was the start of one fun journey that continues today.

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St. Louis Colleagues Rank Perficient a Top Workplace in 2020

Perficient

Louis office including Marketing, Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Digital, and the St. This year, Perficient has been named as one of the 2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for In Chicago , 2020 Top Workplace in Minnesota, and a 2020 Top Workplace in Atlanta. The Significance of Being Named a Top Workplace in 2020.

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The effect of nonbanks in the mortgage space

Independent Banker

Josh Prejean (right) of Bank of Zachary, here with mortgage client David Rozas, says community banks must compete through customer service. We look at how community banks can counter nonbanks’ offerings through streamlined technology, customer service and other strategies. Source: Fannie Mae. trillion this year and $2.72

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Community Spark Award 2020 Runner-Up: Drake Bank

Social Assurance

With COVID-19 significantly hindering small businesses and the job market, Drake Bank saw that its community needed help. Its goal was to provided financial assistance to community members who needed it the most. The directors of Drake Bank, its staff and other community members came together to help with this initiative.

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Is commercial lending on the rise?

Independent Banker

Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. Community banks that have struggled to grow their commercial loan portfolios over the past two years are optimistic that there are brighter days ahead this year and next. billion asset community bank. Quick Stat.

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