Why independent community banks are critical to small business success. Cam Fine joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the Buy Local program that is being promoted by independent community banks.

How could a bank owned by the Chinese government be allowed to buy a U.S. bank? Cam Fine joins Jim Blasingame to reveal China's desire to own American banks and their recent success in doing so, plus China's desire to create community banks there.

Why does America have an independent bank sector and China does not? One word: liberty. Cam Fine joins Jim Blasingame to discuss that the concept of liberty in America is what creates the environment where community banks flourish to serve local markets.

Relationship banking is still possible with independent community banks. Camden Fine joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the difference between big banks and independent community banks is a big deal to small businesses.

Community banks make 60% of small business loans and 75% of farm loans. Camden Fine joins Jim Blasingame to report how new regulations hurt the ability of community banks to help small businesses grow their business and the economy.

Small businesses need to support S.1600 and HR.1697 Communities First Act. Camden Fine joins Jim Blasingame to report how the JOBS Act will help community banks, plus why the Communities First Act is important for small banks and small businesses.