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Fighting fire with funding

Independent Banker

In the wake of the devastating Dixie Fire in northeastern California, Plumas Bank partnered with a local community foundation, forming the Dixie Fire Fund with a $50,000 bank donation. community, Plumas Bank has seen its share of wildfires, which have blighted northeastern California in recent years. billion-asset community bank. “It

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One SME Lender’s Take On Regulation And Transparency

PYMNTS

Though small businesses have suffered from a gap in financing availability post-2008, the demographic continues to shape the financial markets. One of these lenders, Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution , better known as Clearinghouse CDFI, offers an interesting view into the state of SME finance. A Regional Reach.

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Going for Gold

Independent Banker

Meanwhile, Clark says, partnering with a local celebrity can be an effective marketing strategy for community banks to compete with national or regional banks. You’ve got to do something to set yourself apart from regional banks,” he offers. “It Carol Patton is a freelance writer in Nevada.

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ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners

Independent Banker

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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Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: Keeping Ahead Of The COVID-19 Outbreak

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Getting a priority item to your doorstep is vital as communities practice social distancing, particularly for the elderly and others with underlying health issues. Today this resulted in a systems impact affecting our ability to deliver Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market orders tonight.

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Power Trip: New Technologies From Tesla, Mercedes, Ikea, And Others Could Hold The Key To Widespread Solar Adoption

CB Insights

However, despite lithium ion’s packaging as an ecofriendly alternative, the material has taken an environmental toll on the regions that it’s mined in. Local communities in the lithium triangle are fighting against the industry’s usage of water and land. Generally, molten salt is used at 565°C.