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Oregon Community Credit Union launches digital platform

Bank Innovation

Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) has launched phase one of its digital platform, a move meant to “set the foundation” for the credit union’s new focus toward automation, Chris Whittaker, vice president of consumer lending, told sister publication Auto Finance News on Monday.

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Retail banking trends to look out for in 2023

Independent Banker

ITMs and VTMs are popular retail banking innovations among community banks. What’s on the horizon for retail banking? We spoke with two community banks that have ramped up their services to meet—and exceed—the changing expectations of customers. So how are retail banks meeting this challenge? By William Atkinson.

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Wildfang Is Building Its Brand With Clicks And Bricks

PYMNTS

Log another win for brick-and-mortar in the retail history books: Despite years of retail apocalypse criers, the industry continues to show that it’s not dying at all — it’s just evolving. Wildfang CEO & Co-founder Emma McIlroy says that’s why the company is approaching physical retail as a hub for its community.

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Amazon To Shut Down Free Sample Program

PYMNTS

Ron Wyden of Oregon, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Chris Coons of Delaware and Gary Peters of Michigan sent a letter Wednesday (Nov. Ring users place their trust in us to help protect their homes and communities, and we take that responsibility very seriously,” a spokesperson said.

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Amazon Discontinues Free Sample Program

PYMNTS

Ron Wyden of Oregon, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Chris Coons of Delaware and Gary Peters of Michigan sent a letter Wednesday (Nov. Ring users place their trust in us to help protect their homes and communities, and we take that responsibility very seriously,” a spokesperson said.

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Spilling Business Beans

Independent Banker

Community banks are vital providers of small-business credit because of their extensive local market knowledge and deep customer relationships. According to Columbia State Bank, the Oregon loan program, “allowed us to rely more heavily on the projected future income and growth the borrower was experiencing.” By Jessica Milano.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

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 Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc.