News delivery gets a boost from BankNews.com

Two decades ago, we launched a website to supplement BankBeat magazine with digital delivery of the latest news relevant to community bankers. The website has become the go-to place for analysis, breaking news, and intriguing interviews. On July 7, we launched a brand new version of the website, which you can now access at BankNews.com..We have been working for months to update our previous web platform, which was called BankBeat.biz. Easy to navigate, BankNews.com is designed with the reader in mind, providing well-organized stories that are easy to find and digest. You will immediately notice that the new site is more visually enticing; we understand that communication happens both in words and in pictures. And, we have created special places on the landing page for some of our most popular features, such as our stories honoring outstanding bankers and directors, and videos featuring some of the most interesting people in the industry.If you are in the habit of visiting BankBeat.biz, you will note that you are now immediately redirected to BankNews.com when you enter the name of the old site. Please bookmark the new website name. If you are not currently using our website, we invite you to try it. Visit BankNews.com every day for a month and I guarantee you will be hooked! The news team at NFR Communications is dedicated to providing the latest and most relevant news to bankers through BankNews.com. Digital Editor Sam Wilmes uses years of journalism experience to pull together the stories, features and articles designed to inform, inspire and challenge today’s discerning community banker.BankBeat subscribers can use their existing password at BankNews.com to access all its features, including its extensive archives. If you are not currently a subscriber, please consider subscribing. You can read as many as five stories per month at no cost, but your best bet is to purchase a subscription. If you buy a one-year subscription, you get the monthly print edition as well. Given our hyper-focus on community banking, especially in the Midwest and Central United States, there is no better value for bankers.BankBeat magazine has long been your print home for community banking news. You can continue to count on this magazine to deliver the news you need. Your digital partner, BankNews.com, will help you stay on top of the news.