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Charles Potts: Next-level collaboration

Independent Banker

ICBA has a growing network of people and resources community banks can tap into as they continue their innovation journeys. The ThinkTECH Accelerator is one of several initiatives underway this year to foster community bank-enabled fintech partnerships. By Charles Potts, ICBA.

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New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

Independent Banker

Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. He has served as president and CEO of $365 million-asset Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., now part of Bank of America, before moving to Griffin, Ga.,

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Podcast: How a Georgia community bank engaged employees at 3X the national rate

ABA Community Banking

The post Podcast: How a Georgia community bank engaged employees at 3X the national rate appeared first on ABA Banking Journal. The rest are described as disengaged, with 17 percent actively disengaged, "which means they are literally trying to sabotage the organization," notes Neil Stevens.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: The spirit of service

Independent Banker

This month’s Independent Banker focuses on budgeting issues with a special emphasis on the ICBA National Community Bank Service Awards. Inherent to our business model is a passion to support our communities, one that allows for flexibility to meet the individual needs of our customers. Photo by Chris Williams.

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What’s Next For PPP: A Banker, An SMB And A FinTech CEO Weigh In

PYMNTS

But for all the complexity, confusion and ongoing questions, Walker Insurance Agency CEO Larry Walker III said the PPP is an incredibly important contribution to the economy at large and community banks are absolutely critical in making that contribution possible.

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Riding a strong regional economy, a Georgia bank plans more branches

American Banker

First National Community Bank CEO Ryan Earnest said his institution would likely use its entry into Paulding County, an Atlanta suburb, as a template for future expansion.

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CBA of Georgia Spring Meetings: Change Continues to Impact Community Banks

William Mills

The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) held its annual spring meetings in cities across the state which this year included Macon, Hoschton and Albany (pronounced ALL-benie if you’re not from around these parts). The CBA has approximately two hundred community banking members. Hello, I’m a Millennial.

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