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Reason #10 – Power to Pass Rules. The case against Amendment W is strong and vast. As time counts down, the “W is Wrong” campaign is sending a review of the 10 best reasons that W is Wrong. Here is reason #10: Amendment W creates a 4th branch of government that has unchecked power to pass […]
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Reasons W is Wrong Represent SD is not a nonprofit organization in South Dakota – it’s a political campaign committee only Amendment W does nothing to put “the people” of South Dakota in control of anything. In fact, “the people” of South Dakota have had very little to do with Amendment W at all. The […]
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We are proud to welcome the following exhibitors to our annual fall conference – Farming, Finance & Global Markets! If you would like to join our list of exhibitors, please contact Megan via email at Megan@icbsd.com. VGM Forbin \”Your needs + our expertise = a web solution built to help your business grow.\” West Gate Bank \”West […]
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Jack Davis will be joining our fall conference – Farming, Finance & Global Markets- on November 8th! Jack will be leading our panel discussion titled \”Get up to speed on South Dakota land values\”. You can learn more about the conference and register here. Jack has worked with SDSU Extension for 25 years. He currently […]
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The following press release has been issued by the Independent Community Bankers of America. Washington, D.C. (Oct. 1, 2018)—In recognition of National Cybersecurity Month in October, the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) is reminding consumers of simple steps they can take to safeguard their sensitive data when making purchases online or via a smart […]
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October 8, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Owen 1-605-366-2669 Amendment W requires the state to write a $389,000 check every year to a non-elected commission and, if that check is not part of the legislature’s budget, the Constitution would force the State Treasurer to give the money to the commission directly. Also, Amendment W […]
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A statewide vote is required to change the South Dakota Constitution. There is no other way to change it – period. It is set up that way to make sure changes to the Constitution get a full debate and that a majority of voters agree. “Pass it and you’re stuck with it, unless you can […]
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As we think about Halloween costumes and trick-or-treaters, the Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota is focusing on the “treats” that set community banking apart, and keep our customers coming back for more. First, let’s look at some facts. Community bank customers are more successful and satisfied than those of other institutions, outperforming mega banks […]
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Local Leader Helps Deliver Community Banking Voice to Nation’s Capital Washington, D.C. (October 01, 2018)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced that local community banker Emily Hofer, CFO of Merchants State Bank, Freeman, SD, was re-elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks. “I am honored to […]
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Bret Afdahl, the director of the South Dakota Division of Banking, will be joining our November 8th conference! He will be providing an update on South Dakota banking! Register for Farming, Finance & Global Markets here! Bret Afdahl was appointed Director of the South Dakota Division of Banking in May of 2011 after serving as Counsel […]
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