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Colorado Just Elected a Tech-Savvy Governor Who Takes Blockchain Seriously

Bank Innovation

Amid a dizzying night of political drama, a bright spot appeared for the fintech and cryptocurrency communities -- the election of Jared Polis to Governor of Colorado. Polis is known for many things, such as being the first openly gay state governor ever elected and a dot-com millionaire to the tune of $400 million, but […].

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Colorado Just Elected a Tech-Savvy Governor Who Takes Blockchain Seriously

Bank Innovation

Amid a dizzying night of political drama, a bright spot appeared for the fintech and cryptocurrency communities -- the election of Jared Polis (D) to Governor of Colorado. Polis is known for many things, such as being the first openly gay state governor ever elected and a dot-com millionaire to the tune of $400 million, […].

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ABA, CBA: Colorado lending caps put state-chartered banks at ‘severe disadvantage’

ABA Community Banking

ABA and CBA filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit brought against Colorado for a new law capping interest rates and fees on loans to state residents made by state-chartered banks, no matter where the bank is located.

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Colorado Banking Regulator Denies Community Bank Acquisition by Credit Union

ABA Community Banking

The Colorado State Banking Board today denied the sale of a Colorado community bank to one of the state’s largest credit unions. The post Colorado Banking Regulator Denies Community Bank Acquisition by Credit Union appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Build your community bank’s brand with swag

Independent Banker

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. It helps others in the community. By Judith Sears.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.;

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Nonprofit Supports Community Entrepreneurs Amid Pandemic

PYMNTS

According to Brennan, EforAll is a growing nonprofit organization that partners with communities to help under-resourced entrepreneurs start and grow a business through intensive business training, mentorship and an extended professional support network. They know they can’t start a business by investing ahead of revenue.

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