[ad_1] Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking....
[ad_1] Photo by Courtney K/iStock By Charles Potts, ICBA If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: In today’s landscape, data reigns...
[ad_1] Illustration by The Laundry Room/Stocksy Customer data fuels efficient and effective marketing these days. Community banks own an enviable amount of data, but not all...
[ad_1] Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Bankruptcy can provide financial relief, but the downside is that it can negatively impact credit. While bankruptcy...
[ad_1] The siren song of the credit card is music to our ears lately. When it comes time to pay the bills, we Americans are reaching...
[ad_1] Minneapolis CNN — As retail sales took a bit of a breather in December, so did the credit cards. US consumers’ outstanding credit grew by...
[ad_1] CNN — President Joe Biden announced new progress Wednesday on his administration’s “competition agenda,” specifically taking aim at junk fees while calling on Congress to...
[ad_1] Photo by Chris Williams When we assemble at LIVE, it’s about coming together to ignite the passion for community banking on behalf of our communities...
[ad_1] Photo by Chris Williams As we enter a new chapter and start a new financial statement cycle, know that ICBA will be there to support...
[ad_1] Inspired by the entrepreneurship of lemonade stands, Scottsdale Community Bank created a microloan program. Photo by Brandon Sullivan De novo Scottsdale Community Bank set out...
[ad_1] Photo by Chris Williams [ICBA LIVE is] an opportunity to continue training up the next generation, so I would encourage community bank leaders to join...
[ad_1] Photo by Rido/Adobe Maximizing each step in the innovation journey, including the fintech evaluation process, will set you on the right path to a fruitful...
[ad_1] Photos: Tyler Anderson/ProSport Management First Bank of Alabama partners with Talladega Superspeedway track to host a hands-on educational STEM program event for seventh graders. By...
[ad_1] Photo by Zutik by Andoni/Stocksy Data analysis can illuminate patterns and trends in your customers’ transactions. Community bankers and industry experts share how to best...
[ad_1] Photo by Nina Lawrenson/peopleimages.com/Adobe Here are 12 ways to light up your February and find your focus. By Lindsay LaNore, ICBA The nights are still long...
[ad_1] Digital media gives community bankers a platform for advocacy, and ICBA’s Virtual Advocacy Primer details how you can put it to work. How can a...
[ad_1] Illustration by Jozefmicic/Adobe The CFPB recently issued new guidance on overdraft fees that was unanticipated by community banks. Learn what this means for the industry...
[ad_1] Illustration by Maïté Franchi With educational sessions on hot‑button issues, inspirational speakers and beneficial networking opportunities, ICBA LIVE is the greatest community banking event in...
[ad_1] The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce its eighth consecutive rate hike at this week’s policy meeting. This time, Fed officials likely will approve...
[ad_1] Ask any entrepreneur what their most valuable asset is, and ten out of ten will answer the same: time. You can’t buy more of it...