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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. The 2020 Census quantified the growth many residents were already sensing: Austin grew by 33% between 2010 and 2020, earning it the rank of fastest-growing large metro. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3% Photo by Dennis Burnett. By Mindy Charski.

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Vacancy Rate At Shopping Centers Hit 10.2 Percent In First Quarter

PYMNTS

The vacancy rate of community shopping centers in the U.S. Reuters , citing Reis, the real estate research firm, reported the vacancy rate in 28 of the 77 metro areas increased during the first three months of 2019. For community shopping centers, the net absorption, which is the available space sold during the quarter, declined 7.4

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. American Bank, National Association.

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Why Rural Shoppers Need Digital Innovation Too

PYMNTS

Mostly because that is where innovations tend to get their start — ridesharing, delivery on demand, one-day shipping, buy-online pick up in-store, experimental experiential retail locations, pop-up shops and the list goes on (and on). But what every big digital upgrade of the last decade or so has in common is an urban home base.

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Retail’s Small Business Crisis

PYMNTS

have a retail crisis — or a small business crisis? Which is why “fixing” retail must include giving SMB merchants the tools they need to compete in the very dynamic environment that now defines Retail U.S.A. Brookings reports that the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S. So, what does this all have to do with retail?

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community. So many miles to go, retail bankers!

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My Maiden Voyage to the ‘Acquire or Be Acquired’ Conference

Gonzobanker

While poking fun at attendee diversity, I have to admit I am guessing that for worse (not “for better or worse”), the attendee list is a snapshot that is fairly reflective of who sits in bank board rooms and holds the CEO or CFO spot at most community and mid-size banks. 5 billion is the new floor. to $5 billion. All deals are good deals.