Abrigo

APRIL 28, 2016

Small Business Administration What creates two out of three net new American jobs; produces close to half of our nation’s goods and services (nonfarm private GDP); and can be found, coast to coast, in every small town, big city and rural enclave? Tune in all week for live-streaming , beginning at 7:30 p.m. Every business starts small.

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National San Jose Los Angeles United States 150

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

“[Small businesses] need a place that will listen to their financial needs and to their dreams of being independent, having financial security, contributing to the community and providing resources for their families.” Expanding the lemonade stand Something So Worth It—a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Ariz.,

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Community Bank Community Phoenix Arizona 172

Independent Banker

JULY 29, 2016

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. It is the only nationally recognized leadership event designed especially for middle- and upper-level community bank executives.

Minneapolis 70

Minneapolis Community Bank Community San Antonio 70

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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. We remember his architecting the legendary Bank of America and Security Pacific merger on the West Coast. Expect more deals to be announced in 2024.

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Fintech Community Regional Technology 195

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. Benson Porter, Boeing Employees CreditUnion – Porter led BECU through an amazing streak of growth in the Pacific Northwest, all while building an innovative, stakeholder-driven brand respected nationally. FIS wins Valley National with IBS platform.

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Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

William Mills

MAY 9, 2018

A TON of really old technology is being used in mortgage lending. Samsung SDS provides purpose-built solutions & services for secure mobility, digital identity and authentication, advanced analytics and retail experience in a diverse range of industries including financial services, government, and retail. Good job AI Foundry!

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Security Samsung Strategy San Jose 40

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

In the age of Twitter, Apple Pay and Lending Club, it’s important to remember the shareholder performance delivered by Gleason and team when compared to the behemoths. FFIEC’s Cyber Security Self-Assessment Tool. “We teach you to make sure you use our system in a manner that doesn’t open any security loopholes.”

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Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60