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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. I went to work for a community bank, kind of by accident, and found the job love of my life,” he says. “I That love of community has defined his career.

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ICBA Live Showcases the Community Banking Difference

William Mills

Thousands of community bankers and fintechs converged in Honolulu over the weekend of March 12, when the stability of our nation’s financial markets was being challenged (yet again). ICBA LIVE could not have been timed better.

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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. Where I’ll be this month.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Authentic connection

Independent Banker

Photo 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 withstand the test of time, and such is the case with the community bank/customer connection. I hope to see you there!

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Our banking family

Independent Banker

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 in a way that moves the industry forward. We are a family of community bankers, supporting one another and our communities through our shared mission, vision and values.

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Territorial sale tensions escalate as shareholder vote approaches

American Banker

The Honolulu-based bank's board continues to recommend selling to Hope Bancorp in Los Angeles, despite a competing offer that includes a higher price tag.

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Territorial in Hawaii rebuffs offer, doubles down on sale to LA bank

American Banker

The Honolulu-based seller said it rejected a competing bid from an investor group and would stick with its plan to sell to Hope Bancorp for $78.6 million in stock.