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Rebeca Romero Rainey: The future is bright

Independent Banker

reaches out to its diverse customer base with free seminars that have covered topics such as economic conditions, cybersecurity and residential construction trends. came up with an innovative lending solution to help its customers rebuild their homes after wildfires devastated their community.

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ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners

Independent Banker

ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Award winners for 2021 demonstrate that when their local areas need support, community banks are there with innovative, compassionate and thoughtful responses. The KSB Lends a Hand program took anniversary funds totaling $20,000 and distributed them to more than 100 local organizations. “We

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Nurturing New Businesses

Independent Banker

Of course, community banks are the primary economic engines behind small businesses on Main Street America, funding more than 60 percent of all small-business lending. Successful entrepreneurial communities have mentoring and coaching programs and regular business workshops and seminars that support business startups.

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