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FLOURISH
" With a heart led by
compassion, let's ask
ourselves a question: Who
do we want to be when we
grow up? "
Rebeca Romero Rainey
President and CEO, ICBA
At times in our country, true independence
has arisen from points of crisis-critical
moments in time that require us to listen and
refl ect. Just think about the foundation of our
nation so many years ago. A crescendo of events
drove actions that ultimately led to the birth of a
new nation.
Today, as our country continues to grapple with
the COVID-19 pandemic and the heavy hearted
weight of racial tensions, we must remember that
as Americans, and as community bankers, we
have an opportunity to make decisions that will
shape our future.
So, I encourage you to listen and refl ect, just
as I am. With a heart led by compassion, let's ask
ourselves a question: Who do we want to be when
we grow up? It doesn't matter if you're 25 or 85.
It's always the right time to question if where
we are lines up with where we want to be. After
all, the gift of each moment provides us with a
unique opportunity to listen to the world, to our
fellow citizens and to ourselves. It's a chance to
forge a path that's driven by our intentions and
will lead to something bigger and better.
Let's bring people together and realize similarities
rather than diff erences. Let's focus on
the opportunity to be stronger as individuals, as
communities and as citizens of this great nation.
Just as our founding fathers did years ago, let's
The importance of
remaining independent
Today, consumers and communities
need their community banks more than
ever. With Independence Day around
the corner, it's yet another reason to
celebrate the importance of community
banks remaining independent. The eff orts
of this year's Top Lenders demonstrate
that community banks are the best of
both worlds: lending powerhouses that
still put their customers, employees and
communities first. It's the way it's always
been for community banks and the way
it will always be-just as we'll continue to
be advocates of local businesses.
Where I'll be
this month
I'll continue to
celebrate the
independent
spirit of
community
banks via digital
forums and
social media.
Connect with Rebeca @romerorainey
dream of what we want our country to be. And
let's take the time to ask: What do we want America
to be when it grows up?
As Americans, there's nothing we can't accomplish
when we work together-just as there's
nothing we can't accomplish when we community
bankers come together.
The world looks very diff erent today than it did
even just a few months ago. This Independence
Day, let's focus on bringing about the change to
improve the lives of all who call America home-
just as you do every day for the customers and
communities you serve.
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