Growth strategies

Members will receive 2 percent return on loan finance charges, bonus dividend.

The energy crisis, hurricane damage and merger costs have hampered earnings per share at the Louisiana bank. Its CEO has to clear those hurdles and convince investors steady growth is ahead.

The veteran banker wants to turn his Pennsylvania bank into a major business lender. But first he has to spin off the buzzy digital-only bank he helped build.

The California-based credit union has seen significant growth among young members, but satisfaction rates were on the decline among all demographics due to long lines and wait times.

Scott Page, CEO of CoBiz Bank, will retire in a few days. He will be succeeded by Steven Bangert, the company's chairman and CEO. The company's chief financial officer will also become its chief operating officer.

The company will gain four Chicago-area branches as part of the $41 million all-cash acquisition for the parent of ABC Bank.

David Becker is trying to prove to investors that his Indiana bank can succeed over the long term. With the rise of online banking and fintech firms, Becker is a community banker worth watching in the new year.

Bank M&A started off with a bang this year, with eight of the 10 biggest deals taking place in the first six months. North Carolina and Florida accounted for six deals on the list.

The acquisition will give LCNB its first branch and deposits in the Columbus, Ohio, market.

Small Michigan CU will merge into BlueOx Credit Union of Battle Creek.