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Incoming ICBA Chairman Brad Bolton: There’s No Success without Sacrifice

Incoming Independent Community Bankers of America Chairman Brad Bolton encouraged community banks attending ICBA LIVE to sacrifice a few minutes of every day to engage in ICBA advocacy efforts for the benefit of future generations.
March 02, 2022 | Press Release  

ICBA Urges Congress to Ask Credit Union Representatives About Tax Exemption

With representatives from tax-exempt credit unions in Washington this week for meetings with congressional offices, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is calling on lawmakers to ask tough questions about the credit union tax exemption.
March 01, 2022 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey: Race for Community Banks and Main Street a Marathon, Not a Sprint

During her keynote speech today at ICBA LIVE, Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey reminded community bankers theyare the heartbeat of this nation’s economy and every community deserves a community bank dedicated to its success.
March 01, 2022 | Press Release  

First Women’s Bank tackles small business inequity

Dismayed at the lack of business ownership opportunities and advancement afforded to entrepreneurial women, Marianne Markowitz spearheaded a consortium to form a women-founded, women-owned and women-led de novo in search of a national solution.
March 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Can fintechs enhance your bank’s marketing campaign?

Customized, well-thought-out interactions—especially in the online banking space—are integral to wooing new customers and retaining existing ones. We asked several banking leaders how they’ve employed fintech to ramp up their marketing campaigns, hone their analytic strategies and gain new patrons in the process.
March 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

The women leaders inspiring future generations

Women’s History Month is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the women leaders who have crafted successful careers in community banking. For one trio of presidents and CEOs, dedication, belief and cultivating winning teams are just some of the ways they achieve their goals and inspire future generations.
March 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

6 smart marketing moves for 2023

When it comes to customer acquisition tactics, it’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s budget. Here, experts give their take on the trends that can freshen up your community bank’s marketing plan as you strive to engage with new and existing customers.
March 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Build your community bank's brand with swag

Promotional merchandise, or swag, has long been regarded as a no-brainer approach to business branding, but community banks are shedding those thrifty connotations with a new, mindful approach to company gifting that imparts value and purpose while bolstering bottom lines.
March 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Charles Potts: Unlocking better customer connections

When assessing providers, keep in mind that there is no one-size-fits-all marketing solution. The beauty of innovation is that it comes in all shapes and sizes. Your marketing capabilities must fit your community bank and your customers.
March 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Six ways data can boost your community bank's brand

Combining data with customer feedback can help community banks understand what customers think about their services and turn those thoughts into action.
March 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

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