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Leading alongside our teams
Leading alongside our teams It’s the time of year when we celebrate the relationships in our lives, and it’s a great time to build connections at home, within the community or in the workplace....
ThinkTECH Accelerator Alumni: Shared Values, Shared Future
ThinkTECH Accelerator Alumni: Shared Values, Shared Future The day-to-day workings of a bank do not cease simply because so many new challenges — thanks to COVID-19 — are coming our...
The Jar of Good
The Jar of Good More often than not, we don’t stop to recognize the good things that happen to our bank, employees, customers or communities. They tend to get lost in our day-to-day operations. So,...
Partnering for Innovation During the Pandemic
Partnering for Innovation During the Pandemic Community banks had to beef up what they had in place and get creative to adequately address how to serve their customers amid a shutdown. And as the...
SBA Issues New Guidance on PPP Lending
SBA Issues New Guidance on PPP Lending The Small Business Administration last night issued two interim final rules on Paycheck Protection Program requirements. The Small Business Administration...
Cybersecurity in the time of COVID-19
Cybersecurity in the time of COVID-19 During the pandemic, three types of attacks and scams have risen sharply, and bankers should anticipate seeing more of these threats throughout the pandemic’s...
PPP Successes: Fintech Partnerships that Work
PPP Successes: Fintech Partnerships that Work Launching a new lending initiative during a pandemic was a challenge in itself, but add in closed branches, remote customers, and government...
ICBA Strengthens Commitment to Community Bank Innovation
ICBA Strengthens Commitment to Community Bank Innovation Innovators see the world not as it is today but how it can be, which is why ICBA has pledged a three-year commitment to its ThinkTECH...
SBA Issues Needed Guidance on Processing Fees, Form 1502
SBA Issues Needed Guidance on Processing Fees, Form 1502 The Small Business Administration just released long-sought guidance on submitting the initial SBA Form 1502 for Paycheck Protection Program...
Tell the Senate to Pass PPP Reforms
Tell the Senate to Pass PPP Reforms With the Senate considering Paycheck Protection Program reforms after the House passed its reform bill last week, now is the time for community banks to urge...
Feed your focus
Feed your focus When I really need to focus, I’ve noticed the process usually starts with decluttering both my mind and my environment. I love the quote, “Starve the distractions. Feed your focus.”...
Community Banks Continue to Respond to Small Business Needs
Community Banks Continue to Respond to Small Business Needs Literally overnight — the night of March 26 — community banks answered the call to support small businesses fighting to...
Mapping out career paths
Mapping out career paths Given today’s competitive labor market and rising employee expectations, finding the right talent for your bank can be challenging. So, why not look internally and focus on...
Continuing the ThinkTECH Accelerator Journey
Continuing the ThinkTECH Accelerator Journey Growth is the synthesis of change and continuity, which is why we recently kicked off its application period for our third ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator...
SimplyBank’s Take on Fostering Community Bank Innovation
SimplyBank’s Take on Fostering Community Bank Innovation In an environment where innovation needs to be continual, how can community banks succeed? Blake Swafford, senior innovation officer at...
Energy and influence
Energy and influence Academic studies have shown that making yourself smile can actually boost your mood and that a warm smile can help convince other people of your competence. Smiling is also...
A summer reading list for leaders
A summer reading list for leaders Summer is approaching rapidly, and it’s often the best time to catch up on reading. So, here are some suggestions for great books to hone your leadership skills....
How Community Banks Can Lead in Weathering Natural Disasters
How Community Banks Can Lead in Weathering Natural Disasters The coronavirus pandemic, hurricane season, and the wildfires on the West Coast, stand as prudent reminders of how critical disaster...
Community banks earn victories with stimulus advocacy
Community banks earn victories with stimulus advocacy Community bankers have hit the ground running this year with another round of Paycheck Protection Program lending, Economic Impact Payment...
What You Need to Know about Today’s Credit Card Rewards Programs
What You Need to Know about Today’s Credit Card Rewards Programs Having the right rewards program to match your existing and targeted cardholder customer base is more important than ever. That’s...