09/15/2026
Great presentation this morning at BNI Referrals of Integrity!
Clay Barnes with Republic Bank was our featured speaker and gave us a look at what makes Republic a little different.
They have all the technology you’d expect — online and mobile banking, mobile deposits, Zelle, card controls, money-management tools and more — but what really stood out to me is the emphasis on relationship banking.
You can have all the convenience of modern banking while still having an actual local banker you know and can call when you need something.
Clay also shared some of the ways Republic is working to be competitive and earn new business, but ultimately I think the real advantage is having technology AND a relationship, rather than having to choose between the two.
And that’s one of my favorite things about BNI. Every Tuesday we get to learn enough about another member’s business that when somebody asks, “Do you know a good banker?” we don’t just have a name — we know who we’re referring and why.
Great job this morning, Clay!