DECEMBER 2023 Vol. 73, Issue 12 FEATURES 32 Best Community Banks to Work For 2023 These community banks have created workplace cultures that support employees and help them thrive and succeed. 46 The evolution of brick and mortar How can you bolster your retail strategy? We spoke to community banks that are thinking creatively about their branches. 52 Banking the nonprofit way Community banks work hard for their communities-and so do nonprofits. Here's how to work together for the greater good. Cover (from left): Katrice Below, BOM Bank's vice president and commercial lender; Micah Murchison, marketing digital coordinator; Tyler Murchison, executive vice president and chief lending officer; Anastasia Christophe, senior vice president and branch administrator; and Drake Hale, credit analyst. Photo by Rachel Leigh Photography 32 46 52 independentbanker.org // 1http://www.independentbanker.org