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U.S. Bank to Donate Minneapolis Branch to Nonprofit Community

Banking Exchange

Converted branch will include affordable housing, commercial and outdoor spaces, nonprofit services, and arts and cultural destinations Community Banking Feature3 Feature Fair Lending Diversity Inclusion Human Rights Small Business.

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Suburban Minneapolis banks to merge in bid for scale, diversification

American Banker

It would create a nearly $5 billion-asset bank. Bridgewater Bancshares agreed to acquire First Minnetonka Bancorp. in an all-cash transaction slated to close in the fourth quarter.

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Board succession planning after a merger

Independent Banker

We spoke with legal and financial experts about what questions community bank leaders should ask themselves pre-merger, what issues they may face and how they can build an even stronger financial institution. Combining two banks into one is a complex undertaking. in Minneapolis. By Bridget McCrea.

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Education: By Popular Demand

Independent Banker

The demand for professional development opportunities for community bankers has never been greater. Last year Community Banker University’s eight certification programs provided more than 4,000 community bankers with highly tailored training.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: ICBA’s beginnings

Independent Banker

“These 28 community banks knew they needed to fight back. If they did nothing, the future of their banks and communities would hang in the balance.”. It’s 88 years to the day when 28 independent community bankers met in Glenwood, Minn., That’s why I challenge today’s community bankers to think the same way.

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U.S. Bank credits teamwork for its SBA lending surge

American Banker

Minneapolis-based banking giant enjoying its biggest year ever for 7(a) lending, with volume up 40%, as borrowers "are still coming to us," SBA chief says.

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CFPB announces advisory committee members

CFPB Monitor

Last week, the CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its advisory committees: Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC), Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC), and Academic Research Council (ARC). Tim Welsh, Vice Chairman Consumer and Business Banking, U.S. Bank (Minneapolis, MN).

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