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Southern Bancorp is building wealth for everyone

Independent Banker

approached him about a leadership position in 2013. Williams notes that this often occurs in minority and/or economically distressed markets: Some banks might provide deposit accounts for individuals but then deny them a loan. Over the longer term, Southern Bancorp’s leadership plans to score its loan portfolio for carbon emissions.

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Got $9M? Then You Can Get A Bank

PYMNTS

The recent news that Colorado National Bank had been bought for that sum begs a few questions. And it is a relatively small bank, with just two branches in Colorado. Which means that folks are willing to pay up for potential — in this case, perhaps cross-border, cross-market potential? Got $9 million? Or … you could buy a bank.

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Legal Cannabis Retail Rides A Wave Of Revenue Growth

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Not really a toddler or baby — even black-market sale of recreational and medicinal pot took on many traits of legitimate retail — but more like a once gawky teenager growing into a graceful, confident person. The report also noted that “since launching in Colorado in 2016, privately held LeafLink has quickly gained traction.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

Our leadership consistently articulates and demonstrates a commitment to being a great place to work.”. A strong culture of learning is led by Karen Richards, vice president of marketing, who also oversees the creation of career paths for its associates. CNB has a Leadership Advisory Committee dedicated to this mission.

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How Self-Service Retail Is Becoming Mainstream Retail

PYMNTS

“The wave of vending operators that are embracing cashless and mobile continues to roll through the sector because there is a lot of evidence that consumers like it and spend more,” USA Technologies Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Maeve McKenna Duska told Karen Webster in a recent conversation. The Bigger Opportunity.

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Six Smart Steps

Independent Banker

Specifically, they seek short-term tactics that will free up funds for margin-increasing activities—like hiring new lending officers, pursuing new marketing programs or purchasing new technology. Today’s examiners expect boards and executive leadership teams to take an active role in promoting a culture of compliance.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

He sensed the family’s passion and liked their idea of starting with selling milk at farmers’ markets, roadside shops and small grocery stores. In each new market opened in 2021, the community bank found an experienced ag lender who was seeking a new position. First Colorado National Bank. Bunnell listened. Lee’s Summit, Mo.