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Brattleboro Savings & Loan is a force for good

Brattleboro Savings & Loan is the ninth bank in the country to become an official B Corporation, a designation that certifies the community bank’s commitment to its community, the environment and...

Aug 01, 2021
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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Engaging with talent

The people we employ embody our banks, and the personal relationships our teams forge with our customers make us unique in the industry and keep our customers returning.

Aug 01, 2021
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Why internships could benefit your community bank

An internship provides opportunities for young people to be exposed to an industry and lay the groundwork for a future career. For community banks, they can be a tool for finding the right...

Aug 01, 2021
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Lindsay LaNore: Lake rules for the workplace

Rules are the principles that govern conduct within an organization, and they can extend well beyond perfect attendance and dress codes.

Sep 01, 2021
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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Use your voice

[There is a] need for strong voices to weigh in on how new regulation will affect our communities and the customers we serve.

Sep 01, 2021
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ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners

ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Award winners for 2021 demonstrate that when their local areas need support, community banks are there with innovative, compassionate and thoughtful responses.

Sep 01, 2021
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Robert Fisher: What it means to be a community bank

This is our moment to communicate just what it means to be a community bank.

Sep 01, 2021
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CFOs reveal how they’re budgeting for change

In 2020, we spoke to community bank CFOs about how they were planning amid pandemic-related uncertainties. In 2021, we talked again to many of these executives to get their take on how things went...

Aug 01, 2021
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Lindsay LaNore: The power of “I don’t know”

In the fast-moving world of social messaging, the phrase “I don’t know” has its own abbreviation. The very existence of “IDK” suggests that the state of not knowing—and being willing to admit...

Aug 01, 2021
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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Starting a new chapter

As we enter a new chapter and start a new financial statement cycle, know that ICBA will be there to support you with tools, resources and advocacy efforts.

Jul 01, 2021
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Robert Fisher: Accelerating ahead

In today’s marketplace, we can’t be afraid to experiment and fail. Let’s embrace some out-of-the-box, entrepreneurial thinking to attack our problem areas.

Jul 01, 2021
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Out of Office: Kyle DeCicco

The executive vice president and senior loan officer at $740 million-asset Sanibel Captiva Community Bank in Sanibel, Fla., competes in Ironman triathlons, tests of endurance that involve swimming...

Jun 01, 2021
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Chief risk officers on how they manage today’s risks

The more community banks grow, the more risk they take on. Chief risk officers are the ones behind the scenes making growth possible. Four CROs sound off on their increasingly important role within...

Jun 01, 2021
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Sunflower Bank is making change for schools

For two decades, Sunflower Bank has empowered customers to raise money for schools in their community. These efforts have generated more than $1.4 million for schools and started financial...

Jun 01, 2021
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How your bank can attract and keep diverse talent

Community banks are close to the areas they serve, so it follows that having a diverse workforce that’s representative of their communities would be part of their mission. But it often requires a...

Jun 01, 2021
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Why community banks are banking on artists

Boosting the arts is a natural extension of the commitment many community banks make to their communities. Here’s how several community banks are engaging art and artists in their own ways.

Jun 01, 2021
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Lindsay LaNore: Time for a check-in

Employees thrive when they receive regular, constructive feedback. Some experts suggest that having additional midyear or quarterly check-ins can be more effective than traditional annual reviews...

Jun 01, 2021
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Tenacity drives Stearns Bank

The community bank in St. Cloud, Minn., has cultivated a culture that combines creativity and hard work. The result is an award-winning workplace that fosters growth for both employees and the bank.

Jun 01, 2021
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Robert Fisher: Lead with integrity

One of my early mentors told me, ‘It’s often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.’ That piece of advice has … allowed us to be a little more progressive as a bank.

Jun 01, 2021
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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Staying the course

We must work to remain optimistic in the face of adversity and keep in mind that no matter how difficult that feat may be, it’s worth the effort.

Jun 01, 2021
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