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Growth

Growth Goals: Navigating IPOs and OTC Trading

Is your community bank thinking about launching an initial public offering or over-the-counter trading of stocks to raise liquidity? The rewards could be great—but both options come with extra regulatory requirements and costs. Careful consideration is critical.

By Cheryl Winokur Munk

Sue Loken
Growth
How Bigger Community Banks Maintain a Local Feel

By Ed Avis

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Growth
What Is Behavioral Economics, and Could It Help Your Bank Grow?

By Judith Sears

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Growth
The Importance of Change Management at Community Banks

By Elizabeth Judd

Ryan Gerber
Growth
Chippewa Valley Bank: Fueling Growth With Innovative Bank Stock Lending

By Judith Sears

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Growth
7 Strategies for Raising Bank Deposits

By Beth Mattson-Teig

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Jenna Burke: Are Changes to Bank M&A Rules on the Horizon?

By Jenna Burke

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Scaling your community bank's core as you grow

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert

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Charles Potts: How to use data to drive bank growth

By Charles Potts

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Crafting a marketing plan when a community bank merges

By Beth Mattson-Teig

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Expanding horizons with cross-country branches

By Bridget McCrea

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Board succession planning after a merger

By Bridget McCrea

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What community banks need to know about ESG
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Entering the cannabis banking market

By Judith Sears