Business Insights
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Juneteenth and the Covenant of Economic Liberation
Juneteenth and the Covenant of Economic Liberation Freedom was declared. But the news…
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Working Smarter, Leading Better: AI’s Role in HR
If all the conversation around AI feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Many business…
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Are online lenders right for your business?
Business owners are busy. When you need capital quickly, the appeal of online…
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How to Get Approved for an SBA Loan in 2026: What Lenders Look For
An SBA loan can be the difference between whether a small business stalls…
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Platform Is Not for Standing Still
Platform Is Not for Standing Still Back in 2010, while serving as senior…
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Small Business Boom: How C&I Lending and SBA Loans Power SMB Growth
In today’s competitive economy, small businesses remain the backbone of communities across St.…
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Risk Management in Uncertain Times: How Tighter C&I Lending Standards Affect Commercial Borrowers
Economic cycles always bring change, and with today’s uncertainty, businesses and borrowers are…
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Preparation Is The Equalizer
Preparation Is The Equalizer We tend to think the smartest people win. The…
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How should I prepare to meet with my banker?
As books are closed on 2025 and tax returns are filed, we enter…
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What to Do Inside a Hard Employee Conversation
In the first article of this series, we explored why difficult employee conversations…
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Where You Bank Isn’t Neutral
Where You Bank Isn’t Neutral Every year, the market gives us a public…
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Navigating 2026 C&I Lending Trends | Midwest BankCentre Insights
Navigating the 2026 Lending Landscape: What Borrowers Need to Know As the economy…