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Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans

Independent Banker

The diverse board, staff and leadership team aim to implement a plan of “doing well for investors by doing good for the community.” “We We are a dynamic bank for a dynamic community, and we conduct business in one of the fastest-growing areas of the nation,” Weisz says. “We

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Tuesday Morning Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

PYMNTS

Prior to the pandemic, we were gaining momentum in our merchant organization, growing our vendor base and improving brands, assortment and value for our customers, while investing in our technology and corporate leadership team.”. The retailer, which was started in 1974 and is based in Texas, has roughly 700 locations throughout the nation.

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Education: By Popular Demand

Independent Banker

These in-depth and timely professional development programs are designed exclusively for community bankers and led by nationally recognized industry experts who know the issues community banks grapple with. The ICBA Leadership Development Conference will take place Sept. 23–28 in Phoenix, Ariz. Lead FWD Summit. 7–9 in Dallas.

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Retail Bedfellows Roundup: Walmart Feeds On The Go, Starbucks Sips Tea With AB InBev

PYMNTS

Uber will experiment in the Phoenix area, while Lyft will get going in Denver. Instead of making the products that each brand is internationally famous for, they’ll be distilling their respective strengths to make a new drink to sweep the nation’s taste buds: ready-to-drink tea. for the time being.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

And Partners CEO John Janclaes helped put Kony on the market map in mid-size shops, even keynoting Kony’s conference with a leadership book in tow. Consumers was the first big credit union to deploy the Phoenix core system and this year was the first big go-live of the Lumin digital banking system. It’s game on.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. His passion for innovation, community, culture, and clients provides a leadership template for all future GonzoBankers. What an amazing leadership story. FIS wins Valley National with IBS platform.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Honorable Mentions – while this was a quiet year for M&A, we tip our hat to Atlantic Union’s acquisition of American National Bank and Eastern Bank’s acquisition of Cambridge Bank. Expect more deals to be announced in 2024. Merger of Equals Deal of the Year (Bank) – Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.

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