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What Benefits Does Gen Z Value Most?

Gen Z and community banks are both purpose-driven, so attracting the youngest employees largely depends on which benefits companies offer. Here’s how some community banks are doing it.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

West Shore Bank and Timberland Bank Offer Unique Avenues for Charitable Giving

West Shore Bank and Timberland Bank are fostering generosity by giving their customers unique avenues to support local charities, merging tradition with technology to make a lasting impact in local communities.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Rebeca Romero Rainey: Conversations Must Determine Our Innovation Budgets

“With innovation, ROI is about looking through the lens of overall impact, not just how it will affect us financially in the year ahead.”
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

CFO Roundtable: Interest Rates, Tariffs, Examiners

Amid the difficult economic environment community banks face today, our 2025 CFO Outlook survey shows a shift in priorities and thoughtful insight into changes to come. We talked with four community bank CFO respondents about what they’ve seen this year and what they expect from competition, tariffs and examiners going into 2026.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

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