Are your employees happy? Staff surveys are a great way to find out. The key, say community bankers and experts, is following up on what you hear.

Restaurants, just like community banks, are a part of every local economy. And community banks know the best way to support this higher-risk industry.

This year, a new presidential administration and a new Congress bring opportunities for regulatory and legislative changes. There are fresh faces who want and need to hear about the community banking industry and how we support our communities. There’s no better time for community bankers alike to make their voices heard—and it’s easier than you think.