2020’s National Community Bank Service Award winner? You Sep 01st 2020 12:09am on Banks, General, Industry Insight, Leadership, slide 2020’s National Community Bank Service Award winner? You Sep 01st 2020 12:09am on Banks, General, Industry Insight, Leadership, slide ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Awards is a moment to celebrate the community banks that have stepped up for their communities in significant ways. This year, all community banks have faced a huge challenge in the COVID-19 pandemic.
CFOs on how to account for the year’s uncertainty Sep 01st 2020 12:09am on Banks, General, Industry Insight, Leadership, Operations & Management, slide The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a lifesaver for many U.S. businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s also required many community banks to make significant adjustments with respect to business practices, roles, budgeting and projections. We spoke to several chief financial officers and other community bank executives about how they are handling these changes.
Will COVID-19 change workplace benefits forever? Sep 01st 2020 12:09am on Banks, General, Industry Insight, Leadership, Operations & Management, slide As the American workforce went remote overnight, companies, including community banks, were forced to accommodate this new way of working. We ask if there could be long-term changes in workplace benefits, from WFH to enhanced sick leave—and if employees will be driving them.
What’s inside your core contract? Jul 31st 2020 12:07am on General, Industry Insight, Products & Services, slide, Technology As the landscapes of core processing and financial technology evolve, community banks are carefully considering their long-term relationships with these central vendors.
See the member banks celebrating milestones in 2020 Jul 31st 2020 12:07am on General, Industry Insight, Leadership, People, slide Each year, ICBA honors member banks celebrating their 100th, 125th and 150th anniversaries.
Will 5G be community banking’s future fast lane? Jul 31st 2020 12:07am on General, Industry Insight, Products & Services, slide, Technology The promise of 5G’s speed has made headlines for years, but communities across the U.S. are just now beginning to gain access to this technology. But is it worth the hype?
4 entrepreneurs who leaned on community banks Jul 01st 2020 12:07am on General, Industry Insight, Leadership, Lending, People, slide Big dreams sometimes need a bit of help. Here, four enterprising business owners share how their community banks have guided them through thick and thin—building deep, lasting relationships along the way. By Roshan McArthur A bigger piece of the pie Amanda Wilbanks, Southern Baked Pie Company, Gainesville, Ga. Amanda Wilbanks founded what is now the […]
Who made ICBA’s 2020 Top Lenders list? Jul 01st 2020 12:07am on General, Industry Insight, Leadership, Lending, People, slide There’s no doubt that 2019 looked very different than 2020 in all areas of life, and community banking was no exception. But our top lenders’ exceptional performance last year has set them up for success even in a time of turmoil. Read on to meet the year’s most successful loan producers in the agriculture, commercial […]
The fintechs building community bank innovation Jul 01st 2020 12:07am on General, Industry Insight, People, Products & Services, slide, Technology The early stage fintechs from this year’s ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator have a message for community bankers: Together, there’s no innovation or technology that isn’t possible with the right strategy in place. We asked the accelerator alumni to share their thoughts on what you need to know about fintech—and how to best work with companies like […]
40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders Jun 01st 2020 08:06am on General, Industry Insight, Leadership, People, slide Our second annual 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders competition uncovered some amazing talent. They’re branch managers, compliance officers and marketers. They’re lenders, CEOs and innovators. What they all have in common is a deep belief in the community banking model and a passion for supporting their customers and communities with high-tech, high-touch service. […]
