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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. There’s a lot of energy in the southern half of Texas, and it’s not just the resources that power our homes and cars. This region has the kind of energy that draws people to a place and helps them and their businesses thrive.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

3-yr average pre-tax ROA. pre-tax ROA: 3.08%. pre-tax ROA: 2.83%. pre-tax ROA: 2.68%. 3-yr average pre-tax ROA. Genesee Regional Bank. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. Molly Bennett, executive editor, Independent Banker. Less than $300 million.

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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. I can’t pay them enough to come to Henderson, Texas, or Lebanon, Missouri, for example,’“ Kirby said. “So

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The future of workplace flexibility

Independent Banker

Staffers with a hybrid schedule include some commercial lenders as well as those working in the credit unit, finance and accounting, various support operations, insurance and securities departments. Filippin sees that approach as a recruiting opportunity, since the high cost of living in its coastal region can repel some top talent.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Lots of tech and operations to clean up, it appears, but no solid bank is better qualified than the team from Minneapolis. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. Performance and multiples continue to be solid, outperforming most regional banks. Acronym of the Year. Has to be M-O-E. Now, about that execution….

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Deal Trends Show Solar Is Still On The Table — Though Investors Are Placing More Careful Bets

CB Insights

Oscillating government attitudes toward solar energy have also impacted the space, and while the costs of solar energy have improved dramatically in recent years, incentives still play a vital role in many regions. This tax increase might push solar costs in the industry back five years, substantially slowing the growth from the Obama era.

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