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Listen Up: Talent recruitment and retention

Is there a strategy or method to recruiting and retaining talent? In episode 3 of the Independent Banker podcast, community banker Kim Kirk and fintech insider Tommy Marshall discussed today’s competitive job market and explained how they attract and keep skilled employees in a highly competitive job market.
February 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Out of Office: Brian Dowers

Since 2009, senior vice president and chief operations officer of $700 million-asset Fountain Trust Company in Covington, Ind., has made several long-distance motorcycling trips across the U.S.
February 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

First Bank of Alabama: STEM day at the races

First Bank of Alabama partners with Talladega Superspeedway track to host a hands-on educational STEM program event for seventh graders.
February 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Community banks that weathered Hurricane Ian

Following the damage of Hurricane Ian last fall, Florida’s community banks rallied to help affected employees and customers, providing above-and-beyond service without missing a beat.
February 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

How community banks can leverage payment trends

Data analysis can illuminate patterns and trends in your customers’ transactions. Community bankers and industry experts share how to best put this data to use.
February 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Navigating new overdraft fee guidance for community banks

The CFPB recently issued new guidance on overdraft fees that was unanticipated by community banks. Learn what this means for the industry and how community banks can stay in compliance.
February 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Advocacy Compliance 

Jim Reber: Time to lock in?

SBICs can hit the sweet spot on the yield curve.
February 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Rebeca Romero Rainey: Our banking family

When we assemble at LIVE, it’s about coming together to ignite the passion for community banking on behalf of our communities in a way that moves the industry forward.
February 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Member Benefits: Advocacy through digital channels

Digital media gives community bankers a platform for advocacy, and ICBA’s Virtual Advocacy Primer details how you can put it to work.
February 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

MDIs and CDFIs bolster minority-owned businesses

When the U.S. Treasury created the Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP), it provided MDIs and CDFIs with an influx of capital that they’re using to help minority-owned businesses in their communities.
February 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

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