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Gearing Up for the Capitol Summit

March 27, 2024

— Valerie Anderson-Boudaka, ICBA National Director,     Farmers State Bank of Canton, Canton, SD Hello, Community Bankers!  In preparation for the Capitol Summit – which is scheduled for April 28th to May 1st in Washington, D.C.- ICBA has updated its “Advocacy in Action” dashboard.  This can be found in the “Advocacy” section of ICBA.org.  […]

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You Make A Difference

March 27, 2024

— Jack Hopkins, ICBA Vice Chairman, President & CEO, CorTrust Bank,      Sioux Falls, SD Megan recently reached out to me and asked me if I would be willing to write an article for “The Bottom Line”. I thought, sure, why not. I feel very privileged to be in the position of going through […]

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Steady at the Helm: How to Lead Your Bank Through Uncertainty

March 27, 2024

— Josh Hogue, Chairman of ICBSD, President, Reliabank Dakota We live in an era of continuous change. Consumer behaviors, technologies, regulations, competition from fintech and non-banks, economic forces, and global politics – the banking landscape today is shifting like never before. In the middle of all this change, it is easy to feel like we’re […]

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Committed to Execution and Vision

March 27, 2024

—Megan Olson,President & CEO, ICBSD It’s hard to believe that it’s already been six years since I first met with the leadership bankers of ICBSD to discuss their search for an association President. In our many individual and group conversations, a clear vision for ICBSD emerged, rooted in the association’s long history of tradition and […]

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What South Dakota Independent Community Banks Can Learn From Dan Gable

February 2, 2024

by: Megan Olson, President & CEO, ICBSD I recently had the honor of meeting the legendary Dan Gable, a figure revered in the world of college wrestling as one of the greatest of all time. Gable boasts an impressive resume, including two NCAA Division I national championships, a world gold medal, and an Olympic gold […]

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It’s time for the Next Generation of Community Bankers to Carry the Torch

February 2, 2024

by: Josh Hogue, Chairman of ICBSD, President, Reliabank Dakota 2024 is in full swing, and the pulse of our community banking landscape should be top of mind. As we navigate the ever-evolving community banking landscape, it is imperative that we recognize the vital role the team members within our banks play in our industry’s collective […]

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Champions of Community: The Behl Family’s Enduring Legacy in Scotland, SD

February 2, 2024

Nestled 28 miles northwest of Yankton, South Dakota, lies the close-knit town of Scotland, a community with an impressive track record. With a population of around 900, Scotland boasts a thriving K-12 school, meticulously maintained parks and recreational spaces, a bustling Main Street teeming with local businesses, a local hospital, and the distinction of being […]

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Champions of Community: The Behl Family\’s Enduring Legacy in Scotland, SD

February 2, 2024

Nestled 28 miles northwest of Yankton, South Dakota, lies the close-knit town of Scotland, a community with an impressive track record. With a population of around 900, Scotland boasts a thriving K-12 school, meticulously maintained parks and recreational spaces, a bustling Main Street teeming with local businesses, a local hospital, and the distinction of being […]

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Champions of Community: The Behl Family\’s Enduring Legacy in Scotland, SD

February 2, 2024

Nestled 28 miles northwest of Yankton, South Dakota, lies the close-knit town of Scotland, a community with an impressive track record. With a population of around 900, Scotland boasts a thriving K-12 school, meticulously maintained parks and recreational spaces, a bustling Main Street teeming with local businesses, a local hospital, and the distinction of being […]

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Application Red Flags: How to Prevent Financial Fraud

February 2, 2024

by: BHG Financial, an ICBSD Preferred Partner In the world of financial lending, institutions need to have multiple checks and balances in place to protect their assets, their customers, and the future of their organization. Sadly, some individuals try to use our fair nature against us for deceptive gain. Efforts to obtain funding through fraudulent […]

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