The Correspondent

A question that seems to be heavy on the minds of community bankers, and especially community bank marketers, is how to capture the business of the younger demographic. Generation Z comprises 40% of US consumers, and Millennials are not far behind them. But growing up...

Younger employees today receive career advice that often includes a suggestion to ‘follow your passion.’ It sounds very logical, and after all, who wouldn’t want to be passionate about what they intend to do for the rest of their life? In high school my aptitude tests...

This special episode of The Correspondent was recorded live from ICBB's 2023 Annual Credit Conference. It features a panel discussion on loan review and risk management with CEO Derek Hetherington, Professor Maggie Abney from Eastern Kentucky University, and Don...

As a community banker, providing financial education to your customers is an essential part of your role in the community. You play a vital part in empowering your customers to achieve financial wellness. Further, providing them with the tools they need to make...

This episode marks the first quarterly market update, where Madison is joined by chief credit officer Stephanie Oerther, senior lender Brandon Feltner, and president and CEO of ICBI affiliate Sapphire Fiduciary Advisers Paul Stropkay, to discuss trends, current...

Deposits are the lifeblood of any financial institution, and they are essential for growth and stability. However, in today's competitive banking environment, attracting deposits can be challenging. In fact, deposit growth has been struggling over the first quarter of...

Cassie Carter, Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP For many community banks, the legal side of banking can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. At ICBB, we hope to be a resource for community banks in all aspects of their operations. We’ve asked our friends at...