The race to save a landmark project Aug 01st 2021 12:08am on Advocacy, Banks, Connections, Industry Insight The race to save a landmark project Aug 01st 2021 12:08am on Advocacy, Banks, Connections, Industry Insight When a track-and-field facility in Louisville, Ky., was running out of time to raise funds, several community banks and other institutions stepped into to get it over the finish line.
3 topics to discuss during the August recess Aug 01st 2021 12:08am on Advocacy, Columns, Legislation Here’s how to schedule a meeting with your member of Congress during their August recess.
3 topics to discuss during the August recess Aug 01st 2021 12:08am on Advocacy, Connections, Leadership This month is an opportune time to connect with your members of Congress, and, with a particularly long August recess scheduled this year, you have even more time to tell your story.
Nasreen Quibria: Preparing for a digital dollar Jul 01st 2021 12:07am on Advocacy, Columns, Legislation The Federal Reserve has signaled a need to develop a central bank digital currency, a digital form of the U.S. dollar. As this vision comes to fruition, ICBA will make sure community banks have a say.
Aaron Stetter: Congress needs hearings on credit unions Jun 01st 2021 12:06am on Advocacy, Columns, Legislation We’re calling on Congress to hold hearings on credit unions’ misuse of their outdated tax exemption. With credit union acquisitions of banks rising, policymakers must re-evaluate and eliminate this exemption.
How your bank can attract and keep diverse talent Jun 01st 2021 12:06am on Advocacy, Banks, Compliance, Consumer, Focus, General, Industry Insight, Operations & Management, Regulation & Compliance Community banks are close to the areas they serve, so it follows that having a diverse workforce that’s representative of their communities would be part of their mission. But doing so often requires a conscious effort to attract talent of various backgrounds.
Mark Scanlan: Fighting for ag and rural tax relief May 01st 2021 12:05am on Advocacy, Columns, Legislation ICBA is pushing for the Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America Act, legislation that would help rural borrowers and level the playing field against unfair competition.
ICBA’s 2021/22 executive committee: Close the distance Apr 01st 2021 12:04am on Advocacy, General, Grassroots, Industry Insight, Leadership, Legislation, People, slide The 2021/22 ICBA executive committee understands that community banks are at a turning point due to changing customer expectations and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. They tell us why technology and grassroots advocacy are critical to a thriving industry.
Is recovery on the horizon for small businesses? Apr 01st 2021 12:04am on Advocacy, General, Leadership, Legislation, slide The pandemic has put many small businesses through a gauntlet of challenges. Some have relied on their relationships with community banks to stay open, keep employees or maintain growth. While some sectors of the economy are still struggling, the vaccination rollout means many small businesses are planning for a swift recovery thanks to their ingenuity and perseverance—and help from community banks.
Where does your bank get legal advice? Apr 01st 2021 12:04am on Advocacy, Compliance, Focus, General, Regulation & Compliance Community banks are complex organizations with a multitude of liabilities. That’s why having sound legal advice from a firm or general counsel is increasingly necessary. Here’s what to consider when hiring a firm or internal legal professional.
