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.
As we want to provide for the needs of all our students and other constituents, we want to carefully consider transportation for our school and events. School buses and other vehicles are specifically made to keep all riders safe and provide a way for all travelers, regardless of individual physical limitations, to get to and from your building. This article will provide thoughts to consider as you shop for vehicles to meet your specific needs, particularly for those with a physical disability.
In 2021, 1 in 4 children—or 18.4 million kids—were in an immigrant family, up from 1 in 5 children in the early 2000s, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. They are the fastest-growing segment of school-age students, and districts need to understand their potential to help them succeed. From encouraging family engagement to expanding the curriculum to include a variety of cultures and backgrounds, there are many steps administrators can take to build relationships with English learner and immigrant families.
Wisconsin’s tornado season usually runs from April to September, with the peak being in June. Although there’s a very low chance of a worst-case scenario, you still want to be prepared for the sake of everyone who enters your building. This article will give you considerations on how to prepare, act, and then recover should you and your community ever be affected by a tornado or another natural disaster:
Taking care of your technology is essential for long-lasting equipment, and your printer is no exception. With your office staff and teachers printing hundreds of worksheets and flyers every week, anything you can do to prevent your printer from breaking down will keep everything running smoothly. Even small, regular maintenance tasks can help over the months and years, especially if you don’t have a regular maintenance person coming in. Consider implementing these tips to keep your printer, whether personal or rented, lasting longer:
As with all things, time brings about changes in the way we live and operate. In the realm of education, adaptation and understanding societal changes are essential to the educational experience for both students and staff. This also includes adapting purchasing priorities for your school. We’ll look over some of the significant shifts in education over the past several years and how to consider what to do as school purchaser:
