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Federal Reserve Board Now Accepting Applications For The Community Advisory Council

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The Federal Reserve Board announced this week that it is accepting applications from individuals who wish to be considered for membership on the Community Advisory Council (CAC). Formed in 2015, CAC advises the Federal Reserve Board on issues affecting consumers and communities. wealth building.

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Credit union to buy second bank, expand in Washington state

American Banker

Sound Credit Union said it would acquire Washington Business Bank in a cash deal slated to close in the fourth quarter.

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New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

Independent Banker

wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. Photo by Harold Daniels Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Georgia, is bringing his passion for community banking to his term as ICBA chairman for 2023/24. That love of community has defined his career.

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Washington Post Article Spotlights Community Banks’ PPP Efforts

ABA Community Banking

A new article in the Washington Post yesterday spotlighted the round-the-clock efforts of community banks to make Paycheck Protection Program loans with a largely remote workforce. The post Washington Post Article Spotlights Community Banks’ PPP Efforts appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Community Bankers to Washington: Let’s Work Together To Get the Job Done

Finer Points

Last week’s ICBA Washington Policy Summit showed once again that community bankers are not only willing to go the extra mile—they’re even grateful for the privilege.

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New CSBS chief warns Washington against sidelining state agencies

American Banker

Brandon Milhorn, the new CEO of the Conference of State Banking Supervisors, used the platform offered by his first major speech to sound an alarm against one-size-fits-all solutions emanating from Washington. The pendulum has swung too far in the direction of federal regulatory uniformity," Milhorn argued.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.;