Writer: Liz Wheeler

What does it say about you? [Continue]

New Chicago-area bank set to offer small businesses ‘Premier’ service. [Continue]

Supriyo Roy is a straight-forward, no-holds-barred kind of guy who seems willing to answer any question. [Continue]

With the fall of Wachovia and Washington Mutual, both financial institutions having branches here in Chicago, I became much more skittish about America’s financial position. I’ve covered community banks for so long, I really thought the way community banks do business was the norm. [Continue]

A few weeks ago, I noticed Bank of America promoting a new program — new to me, anyway. [Continue]

While disruptions in the capital markets have hampered most student loan operations recently, the state-owned Bank of North Dakota continues to operate a robust student loan business. [Continue]

The turmoil began in the midst of a now memorable Memorial Day weekend. An EF5 tornado ripped through Butler County, Iowa, the night of May 25. [Continue]

Jon Schmaderer’s first jobs in banking involved shredding documents and mowing the lawn. By junior high, he’d been promoted to behind-the-counter work with customers. At 36, Scmaderer admits he’s “kind of one-dimensional” since he’s been around banking his whole life. “It intrigued me from the start and fit my personality. I always liked being around … Read more

“Never, never — in nothing great or small, large or petty — never give in,” Winston Churchill said. Lynn Olson attributes her success to Churchill’s philosophy, which was instilled in her by her mother. “My parents just really taught us about hard work and dedication. It really is the reason why I’m successful now,” Olson … Read more

Modest reward, serious risk for those unique folks who guide and promote community banks. [Continue]