ABA Community Banking

MAY 29, 2019

On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Minnesota community bank CEO Bryan Bruns talks about what community banking looks like in his market, his bank's recent anniversary and his role as a member of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Community Banker Advisory Board.

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American Banker

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Wings Financial Credit Union expects to complete the purchase of Neighborhood National Bank in the third quarter.

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ABA Community Banking

JANUARY 3, 2024

Citing his leadership in advocacy and “his thoughtful, deliberate dedication to the essence of community banking,” BankBeat magazine has named Bryan Bruns — president and CEO of Lake Central Bank in Annandale, Minnesota — as its 2024 Banker of the Year.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In addition to Atlanta’s two wins, both Minnesota and St. Whether it be hosting happy hours, organizing community service events, or holding all-hands quarterly business update meetings,” said Raj Merchant , director of Data Solutions. Chicago colleagues are known for how much they give back to the local community.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 2, 2021

One of my tweeps (Twitter friends), is Andy Schornack, CEO of Flagship Bank Minnesota, based in Wayzata. 2/ @Schornack The primary asset of the organization was Flagship Bank Minnesota, a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender with two locations in the Twin Cities Metro Area. I suggest following Andy on Twitter. million in loans.

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American Banker

DECEMBER 6, 2022

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American Banker

JULY 1, 2020

Mesaba, which is also based in Minnesota, is the parent of American Bank of the North and Lake Bank.

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American Banker

AUGUST 12, 2021

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American Banker

MAY 15, 2024

The $116 million deal to acquire HMN Financial in Rochester would mark the 26th acquisition of this century for Alerus. The transaction is slated to close in the fourth quarter.

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Perficient

JULY 30, 2020

This year, Perficient has been named as one of the 2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for In Chicago , 2020 Top Workplace in Minnesota, and a 2020 Top Workplace in Atlanta. See open jobs or join our community for career tips, job openings, company updates, and more! Experience An Award-Winning Employee Experience.

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American Banker

JANUARY 5, 2023

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American Banker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The California company has acquired Mid-Central Federal Savings Bank, which is converting to a national bank.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Facilities in Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia and Illinois will close in April, and about 280 people will be let go. The move shows that while Amazon offers opportunities to smaller companies, it will not hesitate to cut them off if its standards aren’t met. About 120 workers will lose their jobs at a location in Michigan.

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Social Assurance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

With COVID-19 significantly hindering small businesses and the job market, Drake Bank saw that its community needed help. Its goal was to provided financial assistance to community members who needed it the most. The directors of Drake Bank, its staff and other community members came together to help with this initiative.

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American Banker

JANUARY 25, 2021

The Minnesota credit union’s deal for Brainerd Savings & Loan comes about 11 months after it bought Neighborhood National Bank in Minnesota.

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American Banker

MARCH 12, 2021

Acquisition-hungry Stearns Bank has been fielding so many calls from would-be sellers that it has brought in a merger specialist to sort through them.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2020

Dean Phillips (D- Minnesota), a lead sponsor of the bill, told the news service. At the same time, federal agencies said they would set aside $10 billion of the remaining PPP funds for community lenders, the WSJ reported. “We believe what we’ve compromised on here, in this chamber, will be sufficient to pass the Senate,” U.S

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. and CEO and chairman, Minnesota Lakes Bank, Delano, Minn.

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MerhantsBanks

JULY 13, 2021

During the past month, I have had the true privilege of being able to participate in in person gatherings, celebrations and fund-raising events for Winona State University, Winona Health, Winona’s Steamboat Days, Habitat for Humanity, and the Minnesota Bankers Association.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

The Social Bankers, a collective of community bank marketers, offers inspiration, information and professional development advice to community bankers focused on marketing and social media. Membership is open to non-competing community bankers throughout the United States. Julie Kendrick is a writer in Minnesota.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 27, 2020

The Lakers remain completely committed to supporting both our employees and our community.”. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and 21 senators urged the Treasury and the SBA to make sure the latest round of PPP funds reach the SMBs that need it. Launched on April 3 under the $2.2 But on Monday, Sen.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2019

“We stand the test of time as pillars of our communities.”. Despite industry transformation, the core of who we are as community bankers stays constant. We’re here to serve our customers and our communities to the best of our ability. I will be attending the Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota convention.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. First State Bank Minnesota. By Ed Avis.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

These community banks are working to fix that through microlending programs. Now, some community banks are launching microlending programs to redress the balance. That realization sparked the idea at Summit Bank to create a microloan program that would target underserved groups in its communities. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) and Antonio Delgado (D-New York) ) introduced a similar bill. In addition, the bill would reserve the lesser of $25 billion or 20 percent of the cash for employers with fewer than 10 employees and businesses in underserved and rural communities. In the House, U.S.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

College-bound high school students in Massachusetts were asked to complete essays about the intrinsic value of community banks for a chance to win a scholarship from North Easton Savings Bank. They help a community to work towards a common goal of bettering everyone’s lives, which is a quality many larger banks lack.”. “We

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Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

Josh Prejean (right) of Bank of Zachary, here with mortgage client David Rozas, says community banks must compete through customer service. We look at how community banks can counter nonbanks’ offerings through streamlined technology, customer service and other strategies. trillion this year and $2.72 million in 2023.

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American Banker

JUNE 27, 2024

VersaBank plans to use the one-branch Stearns Bank Holdingford in Minnesota as a platform to expand a lucrative niche business acquiring loan and lease receivables from point-of-sale lenders.

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American Banker

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota said Jim Amundson will be its next president and chief executive.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

3), its developer, the Triple Five Group , the Canadian conglomerate which also owns two of North America’s largest malls, the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta and the Mall of America in Minnesota, announced the mall will reopen on Oct. On Thursday (Sept. 1, NorthJersey.com reported.

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Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

are getting a behind-the-scenes look at the world of community banking thanks to an innovative partnership between Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. The $762 million-asset community bank’s involvement started in 2018 when Blue Ridge Bank president Bill Esry happened to sit next to the ISD superintendent at a local rotary club meeting.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2016

Amazon is already a large-scale employe in Minnesota, with hundreds presently employed and about 1,000 more currently being hired to staff the firm’s new Shakopee, Minnesota fulfillment center. But Minnesota will be the only city feeling the golden glow of Amazon’s expansion.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. Community banks that have struggled to grow their commercial loan portfolios over the past two years are optimistic that there are brighter days ahead this year and next. billion asset community bank. Many of the $1.7

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PYMNTS

MAY 5, 2020

Eight additional states, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, Vermont and the District of Columbia, are slated to be added in June. In addition to New York, the program is now available for SNAP recipients in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, New York, Oregon and Washington.

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ABA Community Banking

DECEMBER 9, 2014

SNL Report: State is #3 in M&A deal volume Management Financial Trends Lines of Business CSuite Community Banking. 1Management'

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 25, 2016

More than ever, community banks are exploring new ideas and unconventional approaches to achieving greater profitability. on profitability in community banking. on profitability in community banking. Minnesota bank makes high-volume SBA lending a profitable specialty. Nothing can happen without it. Vigilant Eyeshades.

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