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Customer Understanding Deepens Relationships

SPONSORED | Investing in your tech stack has never been more important. Hear from Horicon Bank how they have positioned themselves to grow using the Total Expert platform.
June 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

The effect of nonbanks in the mortgage space

Nonbank institutions continue to be serious contenders in the home lending space. We look at how community banks can counter nonbanks’ offerings through streamlined technology, customer service and other strategies.
June 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Rebeca Romero Rainey: The power of discussion

Healthy debate helps us achieve an outcome where we’re all pushed to think beyond what might be readily in front of us.
June 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Lindsay LaNore: Managing remote employees

As life settles into a new rhythm, you may find that some team members continue working remotely permanently, or that they shift to a hybrid model in which they can work remotely at least some of the time. What are some best practices for managing this new distributed workforce?
June 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Charles Potts: Being comfortable with discomfort

We live in unprecedented times, filled with new challenges and opportunities for small businesses. Fortunately, community banks have greater access than ever before to advanced solutions and technologies to meet those needs.
June 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Aaron Stetter: Start planning for August recess

With the congressional summer break right around the corner, now is the time to connect with legislators in their home districts and advocate for the issues important to community banks. Here’s how to arrange a face-to-face meeting with lawmakers, as well as talk about the legislative priorities they can take back to Capitol Hill.
June 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Unexpected allies

Meeting serendipitously at a ThinkTECH Accelerator showcase, Fintel Connect and Finzly prove that the best relationships allow both partners to complement each other’s strengths.
June 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Out of Office: Tyrone Beatty

After becoming a fan of The Great British Baking Show, Tyrone Beatty, assistant branch manager at $2.3 million-asset 1st Security Bank of Washington in Mountlake Terrace, Wash., added baking to his long list of interests.
June 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Are Bankers and Customers on the Same Page?

SPONSORED | Vericast surveyed financial services marketers and consumers about their banking goals, priorities, expectations and experiences. Industry experts analyzed the data and identified five trends and challenges facing financial institutions seeking to improve loyalty, increase acquisition and grow relationships in 2022.
June 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Threat Hunting for Banks: What are the Benefits?

SPONSORED | As any threat hunter will tell you, threat intelligence is an essential component of every bank’s cybersecurity strategy. Community banks are targets for cybercriminals, which is why being proactive is critical. Explore the top three benefits of threat hunting for banks.
June 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Payments 

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