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Bank of the Pacific Strikes Up Support for a Local Nonprofit

In March, Bank of the Pacific in Aberdeen, Washington, sponsored the Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser for Friends of the Children Portland.
October 01, 2025 | News  

Specialty Lending That Strengthens Communities

Community banks continue to be the engines of their local economies. Doing what they do best, these three community banks offer financing in specialty areas for organizations that contribute to the well-being of their served markets.
October 01, 2025 | News   Lending 

Tackling Familiar Cyber Threats with Smarter Tools

Cyber attack methods remain the same, but they’re being supercharged by AI and other technological capabilities. Learn how your community bank can fight back using tools and education that are evolving, too.
October 01, 2025 | News   Payments 

What Role Do Wealth Managers Play Amid Economic Uncertainty?

Community banks that offer wealth management can play a notable role in easing customers’ anxiety amid economic and financial uncertainty.
October 01, 2025 | News   Growing the Community 

How Bridge Loans Can Bolster Your Mortgage Offerings

In a complex real estate environment, these community banks are providing bridge loans and other offerings to supplement their mortgage services.
October 01, 2025 | News   Lending 

FHFA Updates Enable Faster, Fairer Mortgages

The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced updates that it says are designed to deliver more efficiency, cost savings and a fairer appraisal process for borrowers and lenders alike.
October 01, 2025 | News   Compliance 

MainStreet Bank Empowers the Community, One Employee At a Time

Through its Making Change program, MainStreet Bank implores its employees to engage in and contribute to community work.
October 01, 2025 | News  

Jack E. Hopkins: Employing a Multilayered Cybersecurity Approach

“We address cybersecurity from day one; our new employee orientation includes cyber training.”
October 01, 2025 | News  

Jim Reber: The Rule of Three

Bond portfolio yields are at multiyear highs.
October 01, 2025 | News   Growing the Community 

Jacob Eisen: Playing Offense in Today's Fraud Environment

They say the best defense is a good offense, and with payments fraud, nothing rings truer. A proactive fraud strategy is a necessity.
October 01, 2025 | News   Compliance 

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