Community banking

Though the prospects for these small banks look good in 2018, they also face serious challenges, particularly in the competition for low-cost deposits against the more digitally savvy megabanks.

Retaining experienced and competent employees is a crucial but often overlooked strategy for improving bank performance.

Green Apple Bank & Trust, which recently filed an application with regulators, plans to open in the western part of the state by the end of this year.

It might make sense to scrap a decades-old name, especially for banks with aggressive growth plans.

Domenick & Associates also specializes in serving social service organizations.