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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

We must also keep our focus on protecting the 2017 tax cuts and, as always, monitoring and confronting credit union overreach. At-large director Doug Ouellette, Chief community banking officer, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Grand Rapids, Mich. For instance, ICBA is calling for congressional hearings on the credit union tax exemption.

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Big Names Embark On Spring Hiring Sprees

PYMNTS

Discount-grocery chain Aldi has announced several hiring events across states including Michigan, Vermont, Connecticut, Virginia, New Jersey and Florida. It will be investing $500 million in associate wages, training and development over the next three years, leveraging a windfall produced by recent tax law changes. Tech Giants.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

Credit Union Merger of the Year – Goes to Lake Michigan Credit Union and its CEO Sandy Jelinski for acquiring Florida-based community bank Encore. Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Ax) – Power Trip. Expect a lot more cross-breeding of deals between banks and credit unions in the years ahead. For the teary-eyed family values patriots.