Expectations for the future of the economy were for slower growth over the next six months due to uncertainty around the upcoming election, domestic policy, geopolitical conflict and inflation. As your local bank, we look forward to providing insight and helping decision makers manage their...

Gone are the days when shoppers would buy a product based solely on appearance, practicality, or price. While these factors still matter, more and more are driven by purpose, with 82% of U.S. consumers preferring to support brands that reflect their personal values and beliefs. This embrace of...

Given the rising concerns over inflation, dwindling personal savings, and perceived instability in the job market, recent surveys have found that consumers plan to reduce their spending on nonessential goods and services. This shift in consumer behavior necessitates that retailers reevaluate their...

Driven by supply chain disruptions and the meteoric rise of e-commerce, the warehousing and wholesale business landscape has undergone a rapid transformation in recent years. In this era of unprecedented challenges, business owners face a pivotal decision: invest in expanding physical infrastructure...

Harnessing AI in logistics management isn't just futuristic – it's a game-changer for your bottom line. Discover how predictive analytics, automation, and smart decision-making can revolutionize your operations and drive growth. Logistics management has long been one of the most important challenges...

Retail technology trends are changing more rapidly than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic alone launched a wave of new business practices, such as contactless payment and in-store pick-up, while also pushing retailers to focus more closely on their eCommerce strategies. For retail business owners...

Running a successful nonprofit comes with a unique set of challenges. The very nature of your organization means tight budgets and limited resources. But maintaining a digital presence in today’s internet age can help you raise money and spread awareness. Specifically, you can reach broader...

As 2024 continues on, many business leaders are looking for ways to remain resilient due to economic uncertainties. According to recent SAS data, 97% of executives view resiliency as an important factor—and 87% are confident about increasing resiliency in their companies in the future. Part of their...

The potentially transformative capabilities of advanced AI, automation, and robotics technology are ushering in a new era for manufacturing. Yet, at the same time, extracting value from the digital transformation is more complicated than it might seem. Case in point—an overwhelming 88% of companies...

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve witnessed a revitalization in American industrial policy. The economic ripples of the pandemic highlighted the precarious nature of long-spread supply chains and outsourced labor; now having internalized these lessons, many firms are re- or nearshoring their...

Streamlining payments involves refining the management of money flowing in and out of your business. It could include reassessing your payment strategy or even upgrading your treasury management solutions. When done effectively, optimizing your payment processes may improve customer experiences...

Manufacturing technology is quickly elevating through notable advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices and services. For manufacturers, the coming year may be indelibly marked by the futuristic changes these advanced technologies bring. Yet the question for...