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How community banks were small business saviours during the pandemic

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The Untold Impact of Community Banks During the Pandemic

This chapter examines the vital role community banks played in distributing PPP loans during the pandemic, emphasizing their personal relationships with local businesses. It also discusses the lessons policymakers can learn from the effectiveness of community banking, focusing on unique models like North Dakota's state bank system.

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