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The Gift of Financial Education: Community Outreach During the Holidays

The Gift of Financial Education: Community Outreach During the Holidays

As the holiday season ushers in a spirit of generosity and goodwill, your community bank has a unique opportunity to give a gift that keeps on giving—the gift of financial education. While the festivities bring joy and merriment, they also present an ideal time to...

5 Strategies to Attract Small Business Customers

5 Strategies to Attract Small Business Customers

Small businesses are the backbone of local communities, and community banks play a critical role in supporting these businesses. As community banks are locally owned and operated, they have a unique understanding of the needs and challenges faced by small businesses...

Q3 Market Update | The Correspondent Podcast

Q3 Market Update | The Correspondent Podcast

In the final episode of 2023, Madison Caplinger is joined by chief credit officer Stephanie Oerther, CEO and president Derek Hetherington, and Scott Kimel from our partners at FNBB Capital Markets to discuss the trends of Q3 and the outlook for Q4 of 2023.

Op-Ed: Higher Mortgage Rates May Signal Recession| Dev Strischek

Op-Ed: Higher Mortgage Rates May Signal Recession| Dev Strischek

Will Rogers once observed, “Too many people spend money they earned to buy things they don’t want to impress people they don’t like.” Well, those days may be over. Higher mortgage interest rates are reducing the money available to spend and locking people into housing...

Should Your Community Bank Have a Blog?

Should Your Community Bank Have a Blog?

In today's digitally-driven age, establishing a strong online presence is crucial for the success and growth of any business, including community banks. More of your customers are seeking you out online-first than ever before. One effective way to engage with your...

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