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Powering Potential: ICBA Welcomes Peter Nelson

In February 2025, ICBA welcomed Peter Nelson as senior EVP of member engagement. As a long-time community banker, Nelson brings with him a history of robust involvement with ICBA. Here’s a look at what he brings to the table in his new position and a peek at his goals for 2025 and beyond.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

What Every Community Bank Needs to Fight Fraud

When it comes to fraud, everything old is new again—and then some. Fraudsters not only stick with the tried and true but also find ever-more-dubious ways to trick people into giving up their hard-earned dollars. Keeping a keen eye for the warning signs of fraud, community banks can take back power.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

Charles Potts: Turning Strategy Into Success With the Right Tech

May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Unlocking Strategic Advantages with ECM Technology

SPONSORED | Enterprise content management (ECM) technology is often thought of as a back-office system for avoiding information loss and supporting document retention. While those goals are important, selecting the right ECM solution for your financial institution can unlock strategic advantages, too.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Community State Bank Brings Joy to Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors

A breast cancer awareness fundraiser at Community State Bank in Union Grove, Wis., culminated in a $1,000 donation for the Heavenly Locks Foundation.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Rebeca Romero Rainey: Coming Together to Address Fraud

“Some of the most effective approaches to fraud prevention emerge through conversations about what has worked within your banks.”
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Jack E. Hopkins: How Education and Technology Drive Down Fraud Risks

“To protect both our banks and our customers, we need to go that extra mile to verify every transaction is legitimate.”
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Workplace Culture: A Make or Break for Community Bank Employees?

Culture keeps a workplace and its employees running—whether they know it or not. From values and practices to the way colleagues interact, culture drives a community bank from the inside out. Learn what it means to these community banks, and discover the practices they established to maintain a positive culture at each branch.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Lindsay LaNore: Strategic Success Starts with a Thoughtful Plan

May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Drive Efficiency With These 9 Back Office Upgrades

Much of a community bank’s technical success starts behind the curtain: in the back office. By optimizing this area of operations, a bank can run like a well-oiled machine. See how those in the industry are doing just that.
May 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

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