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7 Steps to Driving Impact in Community Banking

Board Effect

As businesses that often support underserved communities, community banks can be instrumental in creating long-term positive changes for individuals and businesses. In recent years, economic disruptions and technological advancements were already challenging community bank boards when COVID-19 emerged.

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Where to Find High-Quality Drone Parts and Accessories

The Startup Magazine

Similarly, rugged frames and sturdy landing gear reduce risk of breaking during routine operation or minor crashes. For example, NW Blue Portland built its reputation by only selling carefully vetted components hand-picked for reliability, unlike mass-market generalists pushing volume over quality.

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Unlocking Efficiency by Harnessing Governance Technology for Your Community Bank Board

Board Effect

As a community bank board member facing a digital landscape that continues to rapidly evolve and impact the financial services industry, we are guessing you probably would like to position yourself as a tech-enabled decision-maker. The slower the processes, the more money credit unions or community banks lose.

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Starting a New Plumbing Business from Scratch

The Startup Magazine

This blueprint of your enterprise must encompass a variety of elements including but not limited to business goals, target market analysis, pricing strategy, marketing plan, operational structure, financial projections, and a solid understanding of the competitive landscape.

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DEI driving positive outcomes: From talent to partnerships to community

Board Effect

We are in a revolutionary era, a time of transition and transformation, in which the purpose of many organizations goes beyond the quest for higher profits or better services to communities. What is our responsibility to its constituents, to its community, to the environment and to its employees?” Employees are motivated.

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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 1

Steve Blank

Laura Thomas is a former CIA operations officer. At the Agency , 85% of my time was spent navigating bureaucracy and equities, arguing for resources and permission for operations, and dealing with the bottom rung of employees, all while making decisions with little data or data overload. Below is the first of her three-part series.

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Corporate Transparency for a Greener Future: The Imperative of Sustainability Reporting

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Sustainability reporting, particularly about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, has burgeoned as a fundamental vehicle through which companies can reflect their operations’ social responsibility and commitment to sustainable development practices.