Washington, D.C. (April 1, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is celebrating Community Banking Month in April, highlighting the critical role community banks serve in …

Independent Community Bankers of America The Nation's Voice for Community Banks ®

About Community Banking Unlike megabanks that often operate without a strong connection between where they gather deposits and where they make loans, community banks focus on reinvesting in …

Jan 1, 2026 · In your local or regional market, who is your community bank’s greatest competitor? Ever-evolving technology—including with the help of fintechs Community banks are exploring various …

Community Bank Presence Across America: The Local Power of Community Banks Community banks are deeply rooted in the neighborhoods they serve. In many communities, community banks are the …

Mar 10, 2026 · As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the …

Introduction This guide is a resource to help community banks both minimize the incidents of check fraud related to altered, forged, and counterfeit checks and take appropriate steps to recover funds …

Jul 27, 2021 · Going local with your banking allows you to strengthen your community—and help your neighbors and local small businesses. As you explore ways to support local businesses and families, …

ICBA’s Marketing Resource Center is designed specifically to support community bank marketers and public relations professionals like you. This resource center offers high-quality, practical tools, and …

Jan 8, 2026 · As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the …