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"As HR teams head into annual review season, compensation and benefits surveys become one of the most important tools in...
08/20/2026

"As HR teams head into annual review season, compensation and benefits surveys become one of the most important tools in the process," said Ellie Oehrlein, SHRM-SCP, vice president, USource HR consulting services manager at United Bankers'​ Bank.

As HR teams head into annual review season, compensation and benefits surveys become one of the most important tools in the process. They help ensure that decis

"The technology problem facing community banks is not simply one of willpower or strategy—it is one of resources," write...
08/17/2026

"The technology problem facing community banks is not simply one of willpower or strategy—it is one of resources," writes BankBeat magazine technology columnist Justin Dullum.

Soft switching, or the slow migration of a bank customer’s financial life to another institution, follows a pattern. A customer tries to make a faster payment a

"Every community banker I’ve coached eventually says the same thing: “We can’t compete with Chase on technology, rates o...
08/13/2026

"Every community banker I’ve coached eventually says the same thing: “We can’t compete with Chase on technology, rates or marketing budgets,” said Peter Quayle, Alternative Board-St. Paul owner. "They’re right. And they’re answering the wrong question."

Every community banker I’ve coached eventually says the same thing: “We can’t compete with Chase on technology, rates or marketing budgets.” They’re right.

"Community banks are investing in technology at a pace the industry has not seen before," writes Phillip Paul, founder a...
08/12/2026

"Community banks are investing in technology at a pace the industry has not seen before," writes Phillip Paul, founder and CEO of Cotribute. "Nearly half of bank executives expect technology budgets to rise by 40 percent or more this year, and close to one in five anticipate increases above 60 percent."

Community banks are investing in technology at a pace the industry has not seen before. Nearly half of bank executives expect technology budgets to rise by 40 p

"The world continues to shrink," said Brad Clark, senior vice president, market senior executive at Bankers'​ Bank. "For...
08/12/2026

"The world continues to shrink," said Brad Clark, senior vice president, market senior executive at Bankers'​ Bank. "For banks, that is no longer an abstract idea; it is a daily reality."

The world continues to shrink. For banks, that is no longer an abstract idea; it is a daily reality. Businesses source goods from overseas suppliers, families s

Erin Procko was named 2026-27 chair of the Minnesota Bankers Association in June during the association’s Annual Summit ...
08/11/2026

Erin Procko was named 2026-27 chair of the Minnesota Bankers Association in June during the association’s Annual Summit in Duluth.

Erin Procko was named 2026-27 chair of the Minnesota Bankers Association in June during the association’s Annual Summit in Duluth. Procko, Twin Cities regional

Independent Community Bankers of America Chief Innovation Officer Wayne Miller sees his current position as the latest i...
08/06/2026

Independent Community Bankers of America Chief Innovation Officer Wayne Miller sees his current position as the latest iteration of his passion for entrepreneurship and a customer-first mindset.

Independent Community Bankers of America Chief Innovation Officer Wayne Miller sees his current position as the latest iteration of his passion for entrepreneur

Partnering with William Mills Agency, Atlanta, we asked several leaders in the fintech world for their community bank in...
08/05/2026

Partnering with William Mills Agency, Atlanta, we asked several leaders in the fintech world for their community bank industry predictions for the second half of 2026.

Partnering with William Mills Agency, Atlanta, we asked several leaders in the fintech world for their community bank industry predictions for the second half o

"As banks evaluate the use of artificial intelligence, including emerging generative AI tools, across multiple channels ...
08/04/2026

"As banks evaluate the use of artificial intelligence, including emerging generative AI tools, across multiple channels at their organizations, maintaining robust compliance controls is essential," writes Kristen Larson and Anton Moch with Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A..

As banks evaluate the use of artificial intelligence, including emerging generative AI tools, across multiple channels at their organizations, maintaining robus

As community banks look to blend their small-town, in-person roots with long-term digital sustainability, two financial ...
08/03/2026

As community banks look to blend their small-town, in-person roots with long-term digital sustainability, two financial institutions founded more than a century ago in Minnesota say doing so is possible.

As community banks look to blend their small-town, in-person roots with long-term digital sustainability, two financial institutions founded more than a century

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