Community banking is truly the foundation of many towns and cities across America. These banks are often the first place people go to get a mortgage, start a business, or simply open their first bank account. Healthy community banks mean a healthy local economy – a place where businesses and families can thrive.
However, community banks are facing more challenges than ever before. They must grapple with keeping deposits coming in, keep up with the host of new fintech on the market, compete with larger banks that can offer more products or better rates, and manage the ever-present issue of ongoing regulatory compliance.
It is in the best interest of everyone that community banks not just survive, but thrive. Corporate, nonprofit, and high-net-worth depositors can meet both ESG and financial goals by supporting community banks through a comprehensive deposit management strategy.
With rising costs and a scarcity of time, you need to make the most of every conference opportunity. The people you meet, the businesses you connect with, and the memories you make can give you the means to revitalize your career and perspective on your day-to-day experiences. Whenever it’s conference season, keep these thoughts in mind to make your time out of the office worth it:
When adding an expensive piece of technology, such as an electronic scoreboard, it can be intimidating to figure out how to fund it and execute the plan. With Daktronics, Superior High School was able to make their plans a reality and create more opportunities for sponsorships and learning experiences for students!
As students return to school this fall, it's crucial to address the growing mental health challenges they face. With the ongoing effects of the pandemic and how much time they spend online, students are facing more challenges than ever. September is Suicide Prevention Month, which is a perfect time to raise awareness and make sure students have the tools they need to stay mentally healthy.
Building crucial connections can help students fall in love with their school
There’s nothing better than a wave of excited students filling your classrooms and hallways at the beginning of a school year. But how can we maintain that sense of excitement through June — including the January doldrums and end-of-the-year chaos? By nurturing students’ sense of school pride and the feeling that they are part of a community they want to belong to.
Everyone wants a clean environment. Whether it’s your home, neighborhood, or environment, having an area free of trash and pollution is calming and satisfying. A clean school is just as fulfilling. Besides just keeping it tidy, keeping your school clean creates a better learning environment, limits sick days, and more. To encourage students and staff to keep their area clean, here are some ideas to implement in your school and classrooms:
With it now being three years since the pandemic began, the goal to keep your school healthy is still just as important. Not only does COVID continue to infect, but seasonal sicknesses such as colds and the flu continue to spread yearly. To help your students and teachers stay healthy and protect the immunocompromised, here are some thoughts to keep your school healthy regardless of the sickness or time of year.
As students think about their future after high school, one of those paths, of course, is heading to college. However, how prepared are they to enter college? A recent survey found that less than half of students (44.8%) feel positively about being ready for college and future careers. What can schools do to ensure their graduates succeed in college after leaving high school? Consider how you can build your students up in the following ways:
A user interface (UI) is crucial to get right. You want something simple to use so the user can easily navigate your website or device. A good user experience also applies to navigating a building or area, which includes your classroom. How can we make a classroom friendly to your students and maximize their productivity and comfort? This article will examine some considerations to make your classroom more user-friendly for your students.
