Regulators meet with fintechs to discuss community bank innovation
WHAT: The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), in partnership with The Venture Center and the State of Arkansas, will host a one-day virtual summit for policymakers and the 2021 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator fintech cohort, to tackle barriers and discuss solutions for enhanced community bank innovation.
During the event, regulators, many of whom lead innovation offices for their agencies, will share their experiences and perspectives, and offer feedback on the cohort’s products and services as part of discussions centered on advancing the ecosystem of community-bank fintech partnerships.
Participants will also hear remarks from Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.), Federal Reserve Governor Michelle “Miki” Bowman, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey, and The Venture Center Executive Director Wayne Miller.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at 10-11 a.m. (ET)
The ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program continues the successful collaboration between promising fintechs and community bank leaders to drive innovation in support of ICBA’s mission to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish.
To register as press for this virtual event, contact Nicole Swann at 202-821-4458 or [email protected] or Nic Thomson at 202-821-4472 or [email protected].
To learn more about the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program, visit icba.org/thinktech/accelerator
About ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America creates and promotes an environment where community banks flourish. ICBA is dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the community banking industry and its membership through effective advocacy, best-in-class education, and high-quality products and services.
With nearly 50,000 locations nationwide, community banks constitute 99 percent of all banks, employ more than 700,000 Americans and are the only physical banking presence in one in three U.S. counties. Holding more than $5 trillion in assets, over $4.4 trillion in deposits, and more than $3.4 trillion in loans to consumers, small businesses and the agricultural community, community banks channel local deposits into the Main Streets and neighborhoods they serve, spurring job creation, fostering innovation and fueling their customers’ dreams in communities throughout America. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at www.icba.org.
About The Venture Center
The Venture Center’s immersive accelerator programs are designed to accelerate the growth of early-to-late stage companies and help validate their solutions for real-world problems. Our methodology provides a unique opportunity to connect with community bank executives, receive seed investment, and learn from a comprehensive curriculum aiding in strategically addressing go-to-market, business, and finance challenges. Learn more at www.venturecenter.co. Follow The Venture Center on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (@VentureCenter), and Instagram.
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