ICBA testifying this week on supporting rural businesses

ICBA Rural America and Agriculture Committee Chairman Gus Barker is scheduled to testify before Congress this week on streamlining and coordinating support for rural small businesses.

Hearing: Barker, president and CEO of First Community Bank in Newell, Iowa, will appear before the Senate Small Business Committee at 2:30 p.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow.

Testimony: Barker is set to discuss community banks’ support for rural businesses following natural disasters by providing critical resources, counsel, and comfort in local communities.

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