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SPONSORED | Modern branch design is only half the story. Community banks that break free from fragmented systems and embrace a more unified, flexible technology foundation unlock faster service, stronger visibility, and the agility to evolve—without sacrificing the personal connections customers value most.

SPONSORED | Federal policy actions may create new opportunities for community banks to expand their role in mortgage lending through tailored regulation, stronger liquidity access, and partnerships that support housing affordability.

SPONSORED | Something is quietly eating your tech budget, and you may not know it. The IBT Apps Playbook gives bank leaders a starting place to assess their tech stack, uncover hidden costs, and redirect dollars to investments that benefit the bank.

SPONSORED | The game of finance is fundamentally changing. As payments, data, and digital assets redefine relationships, banks are being pushed to rethink how they compete. Winning depends on meeting next-generation expectations and embedding into how customers move and manage money daily.

SPONSORED | Rising cyber risks, AI anxiety, and unclear IT spending are challenging community bank leaders to modernize with confidence. Discover the insights, risks, and strategies shaping 2026 in the new Integris report.

Older Americans make prime targets for fraudsters—but community banks are well placed to help stop scams before they rob victims of their nest eggs.

Our eighth annual 40 Under 40 Community Bank Leaders awards highlight the people who are shaping the present and future of our industry. The winners stand out for their achievements in the workplace and beyond, from improving operational efficiency and advocating for strong customer service to promoting financial literacy in the communities they serve.

Instead of thinking about succession planning as a chore, let’s look at it in the context of the legacies we’re leaving.

After struggling to manage its own payroll and human resources needs, Mercantile Bank built a solution that’s now used by business customers and non-customers alike.