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Bankers: Are We Accountable?

Jeff For Banks

Banking is an industry that is particularly susceptible to external forces such as interest rates, business and consumer confidence, and the economy (both local and national). It reminds me of Louisiana Senator Russell Long''s quip in the 1950''s. don''t tax you, don''t tax me, tax that fella behind the tree."

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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2022: Your priorities for the new year

Independent Banker

Fortunately for Red River Bank, loan demand is picking up in Louisiana as cities stabilize from the pandemic and businesses reopen. Blake Chatelain, president and CEO of $2.9 billion-asset Red River Bank in Alexandria, La. Plus, continued economic uncertainty has caused many borrowers to be cautious in their growth plans.”.