Where I’ll Be I’ll be meeting with the boards of ICBA and the ICBA Services Network. I’ll also be attending the Independent Banks of South Carolina and BankIn Minnesota 2026 annual conventions. relationships, the history and the desire to invest and support the long-term viability of the community, one small business at a time. Lenders of Choice Shortly after this visit in Colorado, I had a meeting with the head of the National Economic Council. We went back to the data: Community banks fund 60% of U.S. small business loans and 80% of the banking industry’s agricultural loans. While this aggregate information tells a story, it doesn’t explain that we do it because it’s what’s right for our communities. That’s why leaders need to hear the stories of community bank service. Hearing them reveals, without a doubt, that community banks are the hearts of their communities, and their communities have their hearts. That love for what we do and who we serve transcends day-to-day business to ensure we make a real difference. At ICBA, this is what we’re fighting for and standing up to support through advocacy, education and innovation. We strive to bring you the solutions that help you make a difference every day. Just as LIVE’s “Anchored in Purpose” theme said, the work community banks do matters, and we must continue amplifying that message for all who need to hear it. NEBRASKA INDEPENDENT BANKER 5
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