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Behind Mercantile Bank's Payroll and HR Solution
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.
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How Can Community Banks Best Manage Change?
During a merger or acquisition, success hinges on addressing employee concerns early. We asked bankers and consultants for their best tips for building trust and mitigating uncertainty among staff to achieve a seamless transition.
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Playing Under Par: Bond Portfolio Strategies for Community Banks
With the book price for bond portfolios having dropped for the first time in 17 years, community banks should take a page out of the golfer’s playbook.
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Jim Reber: ICBA Securities’ New Endorsed Broker-Dealer
Meet ICBA Securities' new endorsed broker-dealer, The Baker Group. Discover how they empower community banks through investment portfolio management.
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Wayne Miller: How to Level Up Fraud Mitigation
Discover how community banks use advanced fraud mitigation strategies and proactive AI solutions to defend against evolving analog and digital threats.
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Online-Only Bank ZYNLO Drives Growth for PeoplesBank
Discover how PeoplesBank leverages Zynlo Bank to drive digital growth, attract younger demographics, and innovate with banking as a service (BaaS) solutions.
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Strong Tech Provider Relationships, Faster Growth for Community Banks
SPONSORED | Sustainable growth depends on more than technology - it relies on strong relationships with your banking technology provider. Discover six attributes of a proactive, open, and involved provider that boosts agility, elevates operations, and strengthens customer loyalty.
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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Getting to the Core of Innovation
“Community banks will continue to flourish by offering the distinct solutions that they know will uniquely support their customers and communities.”
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Community Bank Portfolio Management: 2026 Shop Talk
Our conversation with a consummate community banker concludes.
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