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From: Community Banker
Date: 20040201
Author:Marjamaa, Leigh

The man who remembers where he has been knows better where he is going.

Ralph Waldo Emerson shared this thought with readers over 100 years ago. Yet today, it's as true as it was back then.

Community bankers know this better than people in most industries.

Banking has seen the ups and downs of multiple interest-rate cycles. As a result of these fluctuations, long-time bankers know that it takes a special sense of commitment to endure and succeed.

This is why, in a rapidly consolidating industry, community bankers stand out. They are practical, experienced, and know how to reach out to Main ...

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