Grassroots Action

Credit union acquisitions of community banks are leaving lasting scars on local economies—reducing small business lending, limiting mortgage access and weakening community reinvestment. But community banks are fighting back, armed with data and grassroots advocacy to protect Main Street and their local communities.

Discover how ICBA’s resources equip you to excel in your lobbying efforts.

This year, a new presidential administration and a new Congress bring opportunities for regulatory and legislative changes. There are fresh faces who want and need to hear about the community banking industry and how we support our communities. There’s no better time for community bankers alike to make their voices heard—and it’s easier than you think.

ICBA’s links with state banking associations help shape organizational growth and drive powerful collaborations.

In August, your member of Congress will be back in your district looking for things to do. Help them fill their schedule with a visit to your bank.

As the ICBA Capital Summit approaches, it’s more important now than ever that community bankers understand what impact their stories can have on legislation.

For the past year, ICBA has remained steadfast in advocating for community banks in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. Here are the results of those advocacy efforts.

Regulatory changes in 2023 may have started slowly but picked up speed in the fourth quarter.

It’s no secret that community banks have built plenty of social capital due to their charitable work and community involvement. But they’re not in it for the PR. What sets their approach apart from a standard corporate CSR strategy is that community banks tailor their giving to local needs, just as they provide banking services tailored to their customers. The winners of ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Awards, which recognize member banks for their extraordinary efforts during the past year, are shining examples of the community bank difference.