ICBA Names New ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort to Help Community Banks Tackle Innovation PrioritiesWASHINGTON, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the selected companies for its eleventh ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program (AP11). Running May 18 - July 24, the second cohort of 2026 reflects feedback from ICBA’s ThinkTECH Selection and Advisory Committee and targets priority areas for community bank innovation, including fraud mitigation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, customer experiences and payments.
New Polling Shows Public Support for Community Bank Policy PrioritiesWASHINGTON, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today is kicking off the 2026 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be discussing with policymakers.
ICBA Securities Selects The Baker Group as New Endorsed Provider Following Comprehensive ReviewWASHINGTON, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ICBA Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced today it has selected The Baker Group as its exclusive broker-dealer provider, marking the first time the organization has chosen a new-broker since its founding in 1988. The selection follows a comprehensive review of prospective firms and was unanimously approved by ICBA Securities’ board of directors.
ICBA Opens Center for Innovation in Atlanta
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced the opening of the new ICBA Center for Innovation in Atlanta, establishing a permanent home for its world-class community bank innovation initiatives.
