Independent Banker, February 2026

We spoke with three very different community banks to learn how they’re serving their communities in the southern tip of California, where opportunities, like sunshine, are plentiful.

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Independent Banker, December 2025

Great ideas can be generated from employees at all levels of an organization. I spoke with four community banks that prioritize employee outreach to learn more about their successful efforts.

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Kongsberg, 2024

This report summarizes findings from a survey of professionals in the energy, utilities, renewables, and maritime industries. It sought to understand whether and how workers are using AI technologies.

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Independent Banker, February 2024

These days, only a small number of bankers are embracing the challenge of the de novo process even as the need for new banks grows. I spoke with executives behind four de novos about their startup journeys. 

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Independent Banker, January 2024

Moving a manual commercial loan process to an all-digital platform has enabled The Killbuck Savings Bank Co. to handle commercial loan requests more efficiently and seamlessly. The transition, however, hasn't been easy.

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