"In Community Banking Strategies, Vince Boberski not only gives unique and penetrating insights into the triggering events that caused the áGreat Recession' of 2008-2010, but also outlines effective and powerful forward-thinking strategies for community bankers to adopt as they cope with the new financial and market realities that lie ahead. This book is a must-read for any community banker wanting to take advantage of a generational shift in the financial markets and position the bank to thrive in future years."---Comden R. Fine, President and CEO, Independent Community Bankers of America

"Community Banking Strategies provides timely and sensible advice to the banking industry. Vince Boberski makes good use of historical perspective to provide credible evidence that the balance sheet, earnings, and risk management strategies he outlines do indeed work."---Kent Townsend, Executive Vice President and CFO, Capitol Federal Financial

"The book provides a great overview for community bank managers, directors, and investors for perspective on how to evaluate bond portfolios, wholesale funding, and derivative strategies in the context of managing the dynamics between the core bank and the wholesale bank as it relates to the bank's overall objectives."---Jeff K. Davis, CFA, Managing Director, Guggenhim Securities, LLC

"This book contains critical information for a community bank manager at any level. It speaks in plain terms of the factors creating the global liquidity crisis in 2008 and 2009, explains how broker/dealers operate from an insider's perspective, and has a bird's eye view of the pros and cons of certain popular investment strategies. I highly recommend it."---Jim Reber, President and CEO, ICBA Securities

With Wall Street reeling and big banks under pressure, community banks have an opportunity to strengthen their position in the marketplace. By reconnecting with local businesses and consumers. increasing core deposits. and carefully managing their investments and balance sheet, community banks can attract underserved clients form larger competitors.

With Community Banking Strategies, author Vincent Boberski---a financial professional who has spent years working with senior management and the boards of directors at local banks---skillfully reveals how community banks can compete against bigger institutions in the wake of the most significant financial crisis since the 1930s.

Beginning with a novel analysis of community bank and their relationship to both national and global financial competitors. he insightfully places the meltdown of the financial markets and the resulting Great Recession into a historical context. With a bold look into the future. Boberski outlines the risks and trends that will shape both the industry and the economy as a whole. He sets clear strategic goals that will allow community bank managers. directors, and investors to profit from a broad localization of American finance.

Chapter by chapter, Boberski offers practical advice on many of the most important issues in this area, including portfolio management. balance sheet management, and dealing with interest rate and credit cycles. Along the way, Boberski also offers in-depth insights on establishing and encouraging the lasting client relationships that produce the most essential piece of the banking business: core deposits, the heart of any good local bank.

Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this reliable resource is a must-read for community bank executives, directors, investors, and the brokers who work with them. if you want to gain a better understanding of the strategies that consistently lead to success in this field, this book is the best place to start.