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Julie Bauer: Hotel hero

The assistant vice president of $1.6 billion-asset First Citizens Bank in Mason City, Iowa, is the chair of a local fundraiser that benefits the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright–designed hotel in the world.
May 18, 2023 | Independent Banker  

ICBA to Congress: SBA Should Pause 7(a) Rule

ICBA today told Congress that the Small Business Administration should pause new rules lifting the moratorium on the number of non-federally regulated institutions, including nonbank fintech companies, that can make loans under its 7(a) program.
May 17, 2023 | Press Release   Lending 

Clinton Savings Bank’s animal rescue

Clinton Savings Bank's has supported Animal Adventures, an exotic animal rescue in Bolton, Mass., for more than 25 years. The Bank's recent donation will help the organization continue its mission of protecting animals.
May 17, 2023 | Independent Banker  

CFPB issues small entity guide on 1071 rule

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a small entity compliance guide on the bureau’s Section 1071 rule on small-business data collection and reporting.
May 16, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA Releases 2023 Community Banking Policy Resolutions

ICBA today released its legislative and regulatory policy objectives for 2023 during the ICBA Capital Summit. Developed and approved by ICBA volunteer community bankers, these resolutions will guide ICBA advocacy in the coming year and reflect its unique mission of creating and promoting an environment where community banks flourish.
May 16, 2023 | Press Release   Advocacy 

Member Benefits: TCM Bank's suite of credit programs

Need help building or expanding your bank’s credit services? TCM Bank, N.A. can help your community bank grow with a well-rounded selection of personal and business credit cards.
May 16, 2023 | Independent Banker  

As Community Bankers Gather in Nation’s Capital, Polling Confirms Growing Public Support for Local Banking

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today is kicking off the 2023 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new national and state-level polling data showing Americans in all 50 states have an increasingly favorable view of community banking.
May 15, 2023 | Press Release  

Listen Up: Taking bold and brave action

In episode 6 of the Independent Banker podcast, host Charles Potts speaks with Greg Ohlendorf of First Community Bank and Trust and Joe Ehrhardt of Teslar Software about the digital imperative for community banks and how both community bankers and entrepreneurs can benefit from ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator.
May 15, 2023 | Independent Banker  

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