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[vc_row][vc_column width=\”2/3\”][vc_column_text] By now you have heard countless reports of Congress’s passage of a comprehensive relief bill to address the ongoing economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The measure includes some much overdue good news for community bankers ready to buckle under the weight of PPP forgiveness efforts. And it casts a framework for continuation […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”PREPARING TO BANK HEMP AND MARIJUANA IN SOUTH DAKOTA” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Dixie K. Hieb, Partner, Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP Hemp production has been legalized under both Federal and South Dakota law, and to the surprise of many, South Dakota voters recently approved a constitutional amendment legalizing marijuana. Bankers are already experiencing deposit-opening and loan […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”ICBA National Director Report” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By: Emily Hofer, ICBA National Delegate, CFO Merchants State Bank, Freeman I’m sure many of you – like me – are ready to throw away your 2020 calendars and to start a new year! Gone are the simple times of gathering with friends and family to celebrate holidays, […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Meet the New ICBSD Chairman of the Board” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2482″ img_size=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By: Roger Weber, Chairman of the Board, Market President, CorTrust, Bank Sioux Falls Thanks to the pandemic, the year 2020 has proven to our local communities, our great state of South Dakota and our nation the vital role independent community […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”5 Things I’m Grateful For” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By: Megan Olson, ICBSD President & CEO In the spirit of the season, it is easy to think of all the things we are thankful for: a roof over our heads, food on the table, our health and the health of our friends and family, and the […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”5 Things I\’m Grateful For\” font_container=\”tag:h2|text_align:center\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By: Megan Olson, ICBSD President & CEO In the spirit of the season, it is easy to think of all the things we are thankful for: a roof over our heads, food on the table, our health and the health of our friends and family, and the […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prevent Fraudster From Making Your Bank a Victim With These Tips By: Travelers, an ICBSD Preferred Partner Social engineering scams, such as fraudulent instruction, continue to affect consumers and businesses alike. In a bank’s case, fraudulent instruction occurs when an employee is tricked into transferring money from a customer’s account to somewhere else because a […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]People You Should Know: Tom Fogarty, Audit Partner at Eide Bailly Tom Fogarty may be an accountant, but he is far from the introverted, accountant stereotype. In fact, Tom’s social personality has carried him through a rewarding role with Eide Bailly serving the community banking industry in North Dakota and South Dakota for the past […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]People You Should Know: Reece Simpson, Account Executive at SBS Cybersecurity For the past three years, understanding cyber security and its impact on everyday life has been a passion for Reece Simpson. “My interest in the cybersecurity industry was a direct result of landing a part time job at SBS Cyber Security while attending […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Federal Delegate’s Report By: Emily Hofer, ICBA National Director, Merchants State Bank- Freeman Summer has come and gone. School is back in session. We’ll see for how long! My third quarter column for “the Bottom Line” is usually a recount of the fantastic ICBSD retreat that should have happened in late July in the […]