Isabel Guzman, administrator of the Small Business Administration, speaks during a National Small Business Week event in the Rose Garden of the White House in May. She has…
Read more SBA’s newly licensed nonbank lenders will focus on growthMickey Konson, co-founder of the online business lending firm StreetShares, will serve as CEO of the company formed through the merger of Camino Financial and Foundation. “We can…
Read more Two small-business lenders with diverging strategies are mergingA small-business lending partnership between Hanover Bank and Pursuit, a community development financial institute, has just reached $2 million in loans. The partnership, which began as a fledgling…
Read more Hanover and Pursuit partnership reaches $2M in small business loans | Long Island Business NewsTexas National Bank has been strategizing how to tackle social issues in the Rio Grande Valley. One example is its no-fee small-dollar loan, built with bank and credit…
Read more Community bank, loan marketplace pilot transaction-based underwritingThe Paycheck Protection Program opened for business on April 3, 2020. Not long after, the Small Business Administration’s E-Tran loan processing program crashed. SBA approved about 52,000 loans…
Read more ‘Looking into an abyss’: For many lenders, PPP still a source of pridePhoto by Chris Williams For community banks, marketing often points to finding ways to educate, support and grow community, as well as customer knowledge and awareness. True relationships…
Read more Rebeca Romero Rainey: Authentic connectionPhoto by Ismail Rajo/iStock The time has come for the long-awaited FedNow launch. As community banks navigate this process, there are plenty of resources available to answer questions…
Read more The community bank guide to FedNow resourcesPhoto by Chris Williams I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as chairman. I will continue to advocate for community banking, and for the rest…
Read more Brad Bolton: Keep advocatingBankOnBuffalo president Michael Noah says the bank’s mobile branch will provide service to those who don’t have easy access to banks. Photos by Luke Copping Photography BankOnBuffalo has…
Read more BankOnBuffalo redefines mobile bankingBy Lindsay LaNore, ICBA The theme for ICBA LIVE 2023 is “Light the Fire. Light the Way.” As leaders, that’s a huge part of what we do: spark enthusiasm,…
Read more Lindsay LaNore: 7 ideas for cultivating inspirationValley Bank offers financial literacy education to women through Hoving Home. Valley Bank is working side by side with Walter Hoving Home, a place of refuge for women…
Read more Valley Bank helps lead women homeFrom left: Coastal Heritage Bank staff Pat Driscoll, Sondra Krieg, Lisa Levy, Janet Joyce, Diane Calabro and Scott Ambroceo. Photo by Mike Ritter Spurred by social distancing and…
Read more The benefits of offering virtual advisor servicesDerek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. Photo by Harold…
Read more New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to communityPhoto 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 supreme. Working hand…
Read more Charles Potts: How to use data to drive bank growthIllustration 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 are leveraging it…
Read more Market your community bank with first-party dataPhoto 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 in a way…
Read more Rebeca Romero Rainey: Our banking familyPhoto by Chris Williams As we enter a new chapter and start a new financial statement cycle, know that ICBA will be there to support you with tools,…
Read more Rebeca Romero Rainey: A new chapterInspired by the entrepreneurship of lemonade stands, Scottsdale Community Bank created a microloan program. Photo by Brandon Sullivan De novo Scottsdale Community Bank set out to provide microloans…
Read more Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloansPhoto by Chris Williams [ICBA LIVE is] an opportunity to continue training up the next generation, so I would encourage community bank leaders to join us and bring…
Read more Brad M. Bolton: Passion for LIVEPhoto 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 fintech partnership. By…
Read more Charles Potts: Assesing potential fintech partners
