JANUARY 2023 Vol. 73, Issue 1 FEATURES 36 CEO Roundtable: Prepared and proactive We spoke to six community bank CEOs on navigating uncertainty, new revenue opportunities and what to expect in 2023 44 7 smart strategies during economic uncertainty Industry experts offer advice on how community bankers can prepare for a possible recession 50 Expanding horizons Community banks are spreading their wings by opening branches in new states and expanding their customer bases 44 Cover: Illustration by Jack Hudson 50 independentbanker.org // 1 36http://www.independentbanker.org