Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

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Community Bank Community Industry Texas 239

Abrigo

AUGUST 11, 2016

Joseph, a Michigan-based credit union, acquired Indiana-based Griffith Savings Bank. A recent article in the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel notes, “More community bank takeovers by large credit unions are likely.” Bank acquisitions by credit unions did not exist until 2011, when St.

Michigan 150

Michigan Milwaukee Indiana Wisconsin 150

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

But there are ways community banks can help mortgage-seekers get on the property ladder. So how can community banks help? For customers who decide buying is the right choice, community bankers have a variety of products and services available to help. By Beth Mattson-Teig. Plenty of tools in the box. Flexibility needed.

Community Bank 143

Community Bank Community Millennials Resources 143

PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2016

Long is the CEO of Brew Export, a comprehensive solution for brewers entering international markets, as well as a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan — otherwise known, as she’s quick to point out, as “Beer City, USA.” Long first got the idea for Brew Export while studying international marketing at Michigan State University.

Puerto Rico 100

Puerto Rico Michigan Branding Marketing 100

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. For 35 years, Wilmers led M&T with creativity, integrity and the “old-school” wisdom of a community banker who created a $26 billion market cap company. THE BANKING AWARDS. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks.

Conference 91

Conference Industry Community Bank Community 91

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Interestingly, IBCP recently announced an acquisition in northwest Michigan, five years after they sold 15 branches in the northeast part of the state. Actually, the Bank had a one-time after tax litigation settlement (from a 2002-04 event) of $6.2 Exclude performing restructured loans, and that number plummets to 0.38%. Times change.

Minnesota 60

Minnesota West Virginia Virginia Iowa 60