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Rob Birgfeld: Amplify Community Banking With Local Influencers

Influencer marketing doesn’t have to target social media stars with millions of followers. It can start at a local level, with community banks reaching out to trusted individuals known within the community.
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Jack E. Hopkins: Riding the Pendulum of Regulatory Compliance

“Even in the face of optimism, we recognize that with regulation, the only constant is change.”
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Out of Office: Skyler Kanipe

The project manager at $1.4 billion-asset Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB) in Benton, Kentucky, is always on the lookout for her next vintage find.
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

CedarStone Bank Recognizes and Thanks Local Teachers

Through its annual Teacher of the Year program, CedarStone Bank recognizes the dedication of Wilson County educators who inspire students and make a difference in their schooling every day.
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Reduce Collateralization: A Path to Greater Efficiency and Depositor Satisfaction

SPONSORED | Banks can use a reciprocal deposit network to make large deposits eligible for millions in aggregate FDIC insurance across network banks — replacing the need for collateral or repos.
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Rebeca Romero Rainey: Making a Difference, One Act at a Time

“We live, thrive and face challenges in lockstep with our communities.”
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Addressing Operational Pain Points With Regtech

Community banks face a variety of challenges day to day—risk, fraud, cybersecurity, etc.—that are perpetuated by a lack of time or staff. Regtech can help take the weight off bankers’ shoulders.
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Building Bright Futures with Financial Education

High school financial literacy courses are an opportunity for community banks to set local youth up for success. See how some community banks are making a difference in financial education today.
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Charles Potts: How the Regtech Revolution Represents Banking Today

In many ways, ICBA’s core pillars—advocacy, education and innovation—define today’s community bank priorities. Extending those areas to the products and services driving bank investments, regulatory technology solutions emerge as a major player.
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Payments 

2025 National Community Bank Service Awards

Gulf Coast Bank in Abbeville, Louisiana, and Legends Bank in Clarksville, Tennessee, run thoughtful and strategic programs that support their neighbors. That’s why they’ve been named the winners of the 2025 National Community Bank Service Awards. We talk to them and the runners-up about why and how they do the good work they do.
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

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