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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.

While the federal government appears to be phasing out paper checks, checks aren’t going away as a payment method anytime soon. We look at how checks are evolving, and how community banks can advocate for fraud solutions and check infrastructure to continue to serve their customers’ needs.

SPONSORED | To stay competitive and continue providing the vital banking services their communities depend on, community banks need every advantage available to grow high-value relationships. Reciprocal deposits are an essential tool that allow community banks to support local deposit and lending needs.

First National Bank & Trust in Iron Mountain, Michigan, recently awarded $10,000 grants to two local businesses.

Grand Savings Bank uses its blog as a marketing tool to educate customers, spotlight employees and showcase the communities it serves.