How BankMD’s experiment paid off Sep 01st 2021 12:09am on Connections, General, Operations & Management How BankMD’s experiment paid off Sep 01st 2021 12:09am on Connections, General, Operations & Management Digital-only brand BankMD has shaken up the medical lending arena since its launch in 2019 under the leadership of Moses D. Luevano. Anchored by San Antonio-based TransPecos Banks, the experiment has brought huge success to both the brand and the community bank.
Investing in lasting change Sep 01st 2021 12:09am on Banks, Connections, Industry Insight When schools needed a helping hand during the pandemic, Ultima Bank Minnesota came through for them while also following a path set by its tech-forward former owner.
Out of Office: Matt Smith Sep 01st 2021 12:09am on Connections, Industry Insight, People Matt Smith, market president of $3.3 billion-asset Dacotah Bank in the Phillips Centre branch of Sioux Falls, S.D., runs races everywhere from Boston to Canada. To complete his bucket list, he’s now training to someday be able to complete marathons in London, Tokyo and Berlin.
Brattleboro Savings & Loan is a force for good Aug 01st 2021 12:08am on Connections, General, Operations & Management Brattleboro Savings & Loan is the ninth bank in the country to become an official B Corporation, a designation that certifies the community bank’s commitment to its community, the environment and strong corporate values.
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, 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.
Out of Office: Orvin Kimbrough Aug 01st 2021 12:08am on Connections, Industry Insight, People The chairman and CEO of $2.3 billion-asset Midwest BankCentre in St. Louis has been teaching students valuable leadership skills for more than a decade as a Washington University adjunct professor.
First Home Bank’s PPP pivot Jul 01st 2021 12:07am on Connections, General, Operations & Management First Home Bank doubled down on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lending, dedicating its entire SBA lending division and dozens of other employees to delivering much-needed funds to businesses. The result? More than $1.2 billion in PPP loans.
Banking on minority-owned businesses Jul 01st 2021 12:07am on Banks, Connections, Industry Insight Four community banks came together to launch a $1 million interest-free loan program to help local business owners who have faced barriers to the traditional banking system.
What to expect at ICBA’s 2021 LEAD FWD Summit Jul 01st 2021 12:07am on Banks, Connections, Industry Insight No packing your bags, waiting in airport security lines or booking hotel rooms. This year, the LEAD FWD Summit will continue to be open to more community bankers than ever thanks to its virtual format. It’s time to expand what you know about leadership, technology and more.
