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ICBM NEWS is a four-color newsletter-magazine published quarterly that keeps members in touch with other independent bankers; follows industry changes and innovations; and highlights member bank achievements.

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NEWS Index

2008

2007

2006

2005

2008 Issues (from most recent to oldest)

April

On the cover:
Turning challenges into opportunities
Legacy of Community Banking Award established

Inside:
The Bottom Line: A great investment in challenging times
Chairman's notes: Remind Legislators we're not Wall Street financial institutions
Legislative report: Foreclosures number one issue at the Capitol
ICBM member re-elected to FHLB Board
Day at the Capitol 2008
ICBM members appointed to ICBA committees
Technology: What would you do about a data breach?
Bailout - same song - different verse
ICBM Services: Cut new accountholder attrition in half
ICBM Services: Ahead of the game: Finding bonds that should outperform
ICBM Services: A successful Marketing strategy
New Associate Members
Surcharge free ATM access expands for ICBM member banks
Are you on the T.E.A.M.?
ICBM Partners
Bank Anniversaries


January

On the cover:
Day at the Capitol set for February 21
Members elect new district directors

Inside:
The Bottom Line: Educate in 2008
Chairman's notes: Get Involved
Legislative report: Banking on Relationships
T.E.A.M. Future Bankers program continues to grow
Kramer elected ICBA State Director
Technology: Buck Rogers, Star Trek and Web 2.0
Bank Organizes Women's Mortgage Loan Expo
ICBM Services: Need grows for long term care insurance
ICBM Services: The changing nature of work
Community banks not feeling sub-prime meltdown
Trust: The heart of corporate governance for family owned banks
2007-2008 ICBM Committees
Bank Anniversaries


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2007 Issues (from most recent to oldest)

October

On the cover:
Contributions Tallied for PAC Charities
Taking a Dunking

Inside:
The Bottom Line (executive summary) Opportunities in an Economic Downturn
Chairman's notes: Adaptation, Change, Constancy: We Need All Three
Legislative Report: Legislators Close in on Foreclosures - Again
Community Bank Mortgage Week: November 5-9
Wilcox Elected ICBA State Director
Technology: The Next Big Thing
ICBM Partners with MCEE
ICBM Services: Community Banks Uniquely Positioned to Ride Reverse Mortgage Wave
ICBM Services: Partner listings
ICBM Services Board of Directors
Park Midway Applied for LEED on New Building
2007 Annual Convention Sponsors
Popular Compliance Network Sets Schedule
New Associate Members
ICBM Executive Committee
In Appreciation
Winners in the 2007 Annual Convention Golf Tournament
Bank Anniversaries
New Members


July

On the cover:
Framing the Future of Community Banking

Inside:
Executive summary: Celebrate
Chairman's notes: What I Like About Being an ICBM Member Bank
Legislative report: ICBM - Working to Stop HORIZONS
Event Planner Joins ICBM Staff
Technology: Is Online Banking Really Worthwhile?
T.E.A.M. Future Bankers Program Exceeds Goals
Member Banks Host Japanese Delegation
ICBM Services: Addressing the Deposit Dilemma is Critical
ICBM Services Partner listings
TechXpo 2007
Century Banks
New Members


April

On the cover:
Putting technology to work
Marshall MacKay named new President/CEO

Inside:
Executive summary: A brilliant past - A bright future
Chairman's notes: Change and Advocacy
Legislative report: There they (FCS) go again
Minnesota bankers serve on ICBM committees
Used it? Read it? Shred it!
Technology: Why should you and your staff attend TechXpo?
ICBM observes 45th anniversary
ICBM Services: The battle for deposits: "Banks cry: Give us cash"
ICBM Services Partner listings
From New Market to Kuwait and home again
TechXpo exhibiting companies
Members Only!
New Associate Members


January

On the cover:
Bankers on Capitol Hill Day set for February 1
Election results

Inside:
Executive summary: What a country!
Chairman's notes: Looking at the year ahead
Legislative report: ICBM committees prepare for '07
Legal Link launched in 2006
Technology: Are your New Year's resolutions the same as last year's?
ICBM Services: HSA rule changes are positive
ICBM Services: Ripe for refinancing: Trust-preferred refinancing heats up
ICBM Services 2007 Board of Directors
Debate Minnesota makes a difference | 2006 Summary
ICBM 2006-2007 Officers
Century old ... and older banks (photos)
2006-2007 ICBM Committees
Go T.E.A.M.!
2006 Web Series wrap-up
Fraud happens: How you and your customers can recover quickly and affordably


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2006 Issues (select headlines only)

October

Technology Survey highlights
Debate Minnesota Foundation donations jump
ICBM Annual Convention highlights (photo)

Executive summary: Does being a great boss matter?
Chairman's notes: Strong bank leadership needed


July

Cornerstones & Blueprints: Shaping Foundations Into Futures
Directory, website listings get extreme makeovers

Executive summary: Lobbyists should lead by following the law
Chairman's notes: Positioning your bank to run as a team


May

Cornerstones & Blueprints: Shaping Foundations Into Futures
Directory, website listings get extreme makeovers

Executive summary: Lobbyists should lead by following the law
Chairman's notes: Positioning your bank to run as a team


February

Election results
2006 Capitol Hill Day set for March 21

Executive summary: Community bankers lose great advocate
Chairman's notes: Core values: The non-compromisables of community banking


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2005 Issues (select headlines only)

February

CBM members meet at Capitol
TechXpo 2005: Putting technology to work
Executive summary: ICBM is on the move
Chairman's notes: ICBM represents community banks


April

TechXpo helps banks put technology to work
Executive summary: Beyond the Social Security debate
Chairman's notes: How TechXpo helped me make decisions


July

Find your bank's "Bridges to Success" in Duluth
New education sessions at Convention
Executive summary: Why we've thrived for 75 years
Chairman's notes: Build bridges to success for your bank


November

Notes from the financial front lines: Reporting from Fort McCoy in Wisconsin, October 2005
Debate Minnesota Foundation donations increase
Executive summary: Who are we?
Chairman's notes: Priorities and goals for the coming year


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