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Brad Bolton: Keep advocating

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as chairman. I will continue to advocate for community banking, and for the rest of my career, stand side by side with you to fight our future battles.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

ICBA's Marketing Communications Toolkit

Using ICBA’s Marketing Communications Toolkit, your community bank can tell its story with intention and precision.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Jim Reber: Collateral advantage

A variety of MBS pools can spread your risk.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Out of Office: Natalie Bartholomew

The Northwest Arkansas community president of $2.4 billion-asset First Community Bank in Batesville, Ark., is part of the fifth generation to live on her family farm. She recently bought a new greenhouse and runs an Instagram account that highlights her farm and home.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Listen Up: Partners in fraud prevention

Interested in learning about the many ways you can protect your financial institution from fraud? Episode 4 of the Independent Banker podcast features Pioneer Trust Bank’s Betsy Steinberg and ICBA Bancard’s Rebecca Kruse to inform listeners of the types of fraud cases to protect your customers and services from.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Compliance Payments 

Valley Bank helps lead women home

Valley Bank is working side by side with Walter Hoving Home, a place of refuge for women struggling with addiction and other personal challenges, to offer residents financial empowerment.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

BankOnBuffalo redefines mobile banking

BankOnBuffalo has hit the road with its new mobile bank, BankOnWheels, to meet the needs of underserved communities.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Lindsay LaNore: 7 ideas for cultivating inspiration

The theme for ICBA LIVE 2023 is “Light the Fire. Light the Way.” As leaders, that’s a huge part of what we do: spark enthusiasm, encourage creativity and guide our teams on the paths to success.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Charles Potts: How to use data to drive bank growth

Working hand in hand with digital transformation, data provides a powerful tool for community banks. Its accessibility, readability and applicability in today’s digital-first environment has enhanced community banks’ ability to serve their customers, creating a heightened experience.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Phishing solutions for community banks

Phishing has been around almost as long as email itself, which means hackers have had plenty of time to perfect their practices. It’s more likely than not that community bank staff will fall for a scam, but how can the bank best respond?
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Compliance Payments 

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