At our Capital Summit, we heard from Dave Fishwick, whose story was featured in the movie, “The Bank of Dave.” His message was a reminder of how unique our model is outside of America’s borders, how paramount it is that we defend it with fervor, and how important the work we do to protect relationship banking is. It’s the foundation of everything we do! Community banks need to flourish so we can continue to fight for the little guy and stand up for what matters in our communities. We need to be there so our customers have access to the financial services they need when they need them most. The current environment threatens this paradigm. One-size-fits-all regulations don’t support our efforts. An uneven playing field puts us at a disadvantage. Mounting and constricting regulations hinder our ability to tailor our offerings. The taxpayer-subsidized acquisition of taxpaying community banks further diminishes our numbers while stripping away a vital community tie. Now, more than ever, as we think about the impact of our banks, we need to stand up and fight. We can’t take our independence for granted, and independence requires action. It’s up to us to amplify our voices far and wide and make sure the leaders of this nation pay attention. I hope you now take time to revel in the role you play in our country’s financial wellness and recommit to your independence. Because it’s bankers like you who are making the country better, one community at a time. NEBRASKA INDEPENDENT BANKER 5 100 South Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls (605) 335-5112 advantage-network.com THE TEAM WITH 150+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Here at The Advantage Network, our team has more than 150 years of combined banking experience.That means we have the expertise and industry know-how to help financial institutions like yours with debit card services, card production, marketing support, ATM services, fraud monitoring, and everything in between. From conversion onto the Network to daily operations, we’ll be there every step of the way. Scan the QR code to learn more, or give us a call and let’s start a conversation!
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