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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

3-yr average pre-tax ROA. Elmore City. pre-tax ROA: 3.08%. pre-tax ROA: 2.83%. pre-tax ROA: 2.68%. 3-yr average pre-tax ROA. Central Bank of Kansas City. Kansas City. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. By William Atkinson.

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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

The local decision-making and strong relationships with customers that are hallmarks of small community banks provide leaders with fresh chances to positively affect their towns, cities, and regions while growing a healthy institution. Balance runoff is picking up speed, according to financial consulting firm Curinos. The result?