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Climbing the Community Bank Career Ladder
What’s special about community banking is the support and growth young bankers see throughout their careers.
Community Banks Step Up After California Wildfire Devastation
In the wake of the wildfires that devastated areas of southern California, community banks stepped up to help locals recover and rebuild.
Alpine Bank Racks Up Thousands of Volunteer Hours
Alpine Bank’s “24 in ’24” campaign inspired employees to dedicate thousands of hours to the causes they care about, boosting staff and customer satisfaction along the way.
Glacier Bank Inspires Young Minds at Annual Career Fair
When is the right time to learn about banking? Glacier Bank in Kalispell, Montana, believes financial literacy can start at any age.
Lindsay LaNore: Why Following Up After Training Matters
We all know how important training programs are. Education is critical for keeping up to date with new developments and expanding skill sets, plus it’s often a great boost to morale.
Crossbridge Community Bank Elevates Its Employee Onboarding Experience
Crossbridge Community Bank built a robust onboarding process to ensure new hires feel supported as they settle into their new job.
ICBA Certification Q&A with Michael Hoehn
Michael Hoehn, assistant compliance officer and CRA officer at First Metro Bank in Alabama, shares how he navigates regulations and ensures compliance using his expertise and certifications.
Powering Potential: Finding Common Ground on ICBA Community
ICBA Community gives more than 5,000 bankers space to band together on the industry’s hot topics and issues. Its 14 groups focus on regulation, bank size, personal development and more.
Jack E. Hopkins: Community Banks Are Leaders in Times of Crisis
When faced with a crisis, community banks step up.
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Offering Financial Freedom to Communities Nationwide
As we celebrate Independence Day this month, I can’t help but equate that sense of freedom with what we do as community bankers.
Out of Office: Andy Johnson
The chairman, co-CEO and CFO of $385 million-asset Bank of Vernon in Vernon, Alabama, is a seasoned fisherman who casts out any chance he gets.
A Decade of Trust. Ready For the Future of Governance.
Is your bank’s board ready for AI? Take the 2025 survey to benchmark your readiness, explore what peers are doing, and request a VIP seat at our exclusive webinar with ICBA’s Charles Potts.
Nominations Open for 2025's Best Community Banks to Work For Award
Does your community bank pride itself on being an amazing place to work? Now’s your chance to be recognized as one of ICBA’s Best Community Banks to Work For.
Jack E. Hopkins: Meeting the Needs of Tech-Savvy Small Business
COVID accelerated the digital banking landscape, and as a result, community banks have embraced front-facing technology that’s user-friendly for our small business customers.
CorTrust Bank's Blue Jeans Fulfill Big Dreams
CorTrust Bank in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has turned “casual Fridays” into a rally for community causes.
Rebeca Romero Rainey: We Empower Our Nation's Small Businesses
When it comes to community banking, we are a nation unto ourselves.
Establishing a Lifelong Career in Community Banking
Individuals looking for a fulfilling career can find their calling within the community banking industry—even if they’d never considered it before.
Out of Office: Matt and Sean Doyle
Matt Doyle, chairman of the board, and his son Sean Doyle, senior VP and sales manager, at Texas First Bank in Texas City, Texas, manage Shamrock Ranch, their family-owned cattle ranch.
WesBanco Offers a Key Lending Alternative for Times of Need
WesBanco prioritizes accessibility and practicality with FlexCash, a solution that offers affordable support for customers facing emergency expenses.
Powering Potential: How ICBA is Helping ICBC Cultivate Tomorrow's Leaders
The Independent Community Bankers of Colorado’s leadership initiatives empower professionals to lead with purpose, capped by the ICBA LEAD FWD Summit.