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On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Business Council of Westchester hosted its annual Swing Into Spring networking event at Knollwood Country Club in Greenburgh, bringing together business leaders to celebrate the season with valuable networking opportunities. As Westchester's leading economic development and advocacy organization, the Council provides its members with exclusive access to top thought leaders, dynamic business connections, and key government officials. During the event, host Andrew Castellano sat down for an engaging conversation with Bryan Dinklelacker and Tim Florio, Senior Vice Presidents at ConnectOne Bank, to discuss business growth, leadership, and the power of strong professional relationships.

Listen to ConnectOne's Sharif Alexandre and Siya Vansia, chief innovation and brand officer at the bank, discuss technology and data strategies. 

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg News Managing Editor of Technology and Global Cybersecurity Lynn Doan breaks down Qualcomm delivering a solid earnings forecast, helped by a recovering market for smartphone chips. Frank Sorrentino, Chairman & CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses what Fed policy means for banks and small businesses. And we Drive to the Close with Walter Todd, President and CIO at Greenwood Capital. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg News Managing Editor of Technology and Global Cybersecurity Lynn Doan breaks down Qualcomm delivering a solid earnings forecast, helped by a recovering market for smartphone chips. Frank Sorrentino, Chairman & CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses what Fed policy means for banks and small businesses. And we Drive to the Close with Walter Todd, President and CIO at Greenwood Capital. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank, joins to discuss his outlook for the economy and Fed, what ConnectOne is seeing in construction lending, as well as other pressures on regional banks. Thomas Majewski, CEO at Eagle Point, joins to talk about collateralized loan obligations, and new managers betting on the market. Dina Ting, Head of the Global Index Portfolio Management Team at Franklin Templeton ETFs, joins to discuss ETF flows and ETF investing strategies. Mark Douglas, CEO at MNTN, joins to discuss the Disney CFO change and preview Disney earnings. Hosted by Matt Miller, Emily Graffeo, Katie Greifeld, and Scarlet Fu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Woo Jin Ho reports on Cisco Systems agreeing to buy Splunk in a deal valued at about $28 billion, representing its biggest acquisition yet and a massive push into software and artificial intelligence-powered data analysis. Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses what Fed policy means for banks and small businesses. Dr. William Moss, Professor of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, shares his thoughts on the recent roll out of Pfizer and Moderna booster vaccines. Tara Nathan, Founder and Leader of Mastercard Community Pass, talks about transforming the delivery of social services in remote communities in Africa and South Asia. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran share the details of Enda's Businessweek Magazine story The Fed's Dream of a Soft Landing Is Facing a Triple Threat. And we Drive to the Close with Hilary Kramer, CIO at Kramer Capital Research. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Woo Jin Ho reports on Cisco Systems agreeing to buy Splunk in a deal valued at about $28 billion, representing its biggest acquisition yet and a massive push into software and artificial intelligence-powered data analysis. Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses what Fed policy means for banks and small businesses. Dr. William Moss, Professor of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, shares his thoughts on the recent roll out of Pfizer and Moderna booster vaccines. Tara Nathan, Founder and Leader of Mastercard Community Pass, talks about transforming the delivery of social services in remote communities in Africa and South Asia. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran share the details of Enda's Businessweek Magazine story The Fed's Dream of a Soft Landing Is Facing a Triple Threat. And we Drive to the Close with Hilary Kramer, CIO at Kramer Capital Research. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank, joins the show to discuss restoring confidence in the US banking system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Daniel Wild, Gründer und Aufsichtsrat von Mountain Alliance. Daniel bespricht die Finanzierungsrunden von bNear und Nymbus. Das Kölner Virtuelles-Büro-Startup bNear hat eine Finanzierung in Höhe von etwas mehr als 1 Million Euro erhalten. Zu den Investoren der Runde gehören allygatr, die NRW Bank, Flossbach von Storch und Angel-Investoren. Das Unternehmen wurde im März 2022 von Sascha Theismann, Malte Hendricks, Martin Lang und Fritz Fried gegründet, um eine SaaS-Lösung für virtuelle Büros zu entwickeln, die in Microsoft Teams integriert ist. Mit dem frischen Kapital soll das Team vergrößert sowie Marketing- und Vertriebsaktivitäten ausgebaut werden.Das FinTech Nymbus hat in einer Series-D-Finanzierungsrunde unter der Führung von  Insight Partners 70 Millionen US-Dollar erhalten. Beteiligt waren außerdem ConnectOne Bank und PeoplesBank. Nymbus unterstützt Finanzinstitute bei der digitalen Transformation und bietet Lösungen wie SmartLaunch, um eine voll funktionsfähige digitale Bank innerhalb von 90 Tagen zu starten. Zu den Kunden des Startups gehören zum Beispiel die Vantage West Credit Union und die Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. Die Investition wird für die Expansion und Weiterentwicklung des Kernsystems und Produktportfolios verwendet. 

In a little break from tradition, our first episode of 2023 features a recording of our Rise Presents: FinTech Trends event, hosted by our team in Rise New York. In this Rise Presents Special, Brian Luciani, Head of Rise New York, sits down with industry leaders - Dan Allred, Senior Marketing Manager, National FinTech Team at Silicon Valley Bank, Siya Vansia, Chief Brand & Innovation Officer at ConnectOne Bank, and Blair Bingham, Lead Analyst at Arca, to give a year in review for 2022 and what to watch in 2023. The epsiode is from a live discussion in December 2022. Dan, Siya and Blair discuss the pulse of bank and FinTech partnerships, the U.S. regulatory environment and surviving a crypto winter. 

Elizabeth Magennis, President of ConnectOne Bank, speaks of the people who impacted her early life, her role there, and her secrets to success. When … Read More

Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses how inflation is impacting small businesses. Hosts: Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses how inflation is impacting small businesses. Hosts: Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“When I meet with executives at banks, every single one of them tells me that they compete by how customer-centric” they are, says Alex Jimenez, Managing Principal, Financial Services Consulting at EPAM. “They can't really verbalize what that means.” By contrast, Frank Sorrentino, Chairman and CEO of ConnectOne Bank, our guest on this #TakeItToTheBank conversation, is quite articulate indeed. Listen as Sorrentino and Jimenez journey into the heart of customer-centric banking. “When we have a meeting with clients, it's not about what products and services that we have,” says Sorrentino. “It's trying to understand ‘What are they trying to do?' before we even talk about any particular product or service.” This kind of customer understanding will be crucial in the upcoming year. Until recently, Sorrentino, says the economy was like a “small town, Little League where everybody gets a trophy…. everybody does well and everybody's rewarded and every decision you make happens to be the right one.” He adds: “We're now moving into an economy where I believe discipline is gonna matter. Intelligent choices are gonna matter. And I think there will be winners and losers.” They go on to discuss important subjects such as the impact of digital technology and humanizing the digital experience, the role of the branch, how companies can optimize their activities in an uncertain economy, and more. This episode, it must be added, features only winners. Host: Kenji Ross Engineer: Kyp Pilalas Producer: Ken Gordon

If you want to play the game, learn the players. Listen as Amber Buker records live from the MoneyPot podcast booth at M20/20 with Kelsey Weaver, a Founder, Investor, Bank Board Member and Philanthropist, and Siya Vansia, SVP, Chief Brand and Innovation Officer, ConnectOne Bank. The OG Fintech Girl Gang members share insights on what fintechs need to do as investment dollars tighten and how bank investors are creating new paradigms that recognize value is not the same as valuation. Then, futurist and humanist Gerd Leonard joins Brett King and Robert Tercek to talk about a positive future, one that is inclusive, sustainable and purpose driven. What kind of world do we want? As talk turns to putting things in action and global perspectives, they cover tech & reboots, regulation, NFTs and crypto. https://youtu.be/Gp2e4ZsRo94

Today Frank Sorrentino frequents board rooms as ConnectOne Bank's CEO, but three decades ago, you would find him on a construction site laying brick. A fourth-generation Italian-American and mason, Frank is proud of his roots. His hands-on experience brings a unique perspective that continues to shape his approach as a financial industry executive. In this podcast, Frank talks about watching his grandfather's pride in his tools and work. Those values were carried through the generations to him. He started early in the family business as a mason, but he was more fascinated with the operations side of the work. Frank liked the idea of bringing his expertise together with contractors and capital to deliver a product and make a profit. He was around 20 years old when he walked into a bank for his first construction loan. Over time, Frank leveraged his relationships and acquired more knowledge about all facets of the construction industry. His construction business opened the door to the insurance industry. He discusses how his love for understanding and refining processes improved that business. It was also through construction that he learned about the banking industry. His lightbulb moment was his experience dealing with different banks, several mergers, and the firsthand impact of poor customer service. Frank knew that he could bring exceptional customer service to fill a gap in the market, leading to the foundation of what is today ConnectOne bank. Since starting the bank, Frank has weathered several storms, including the great recession of 2008, initiating an IPO when no one else was, several mergers, and taking a pay cut to become CEO. As you'll hear from Frank, every risky move took a blend of courage and commitment to the values he learned as a kid laying brick.

The acquisition of the small-business lending marketplace Boefly and partnerships with the loan software company nCino and the construction lending fintech Built are among the efforts helping the New Jersey bank compete with fintechs that have gotten good at serving niche markets, says Frank Sorrentino, its CEO.

Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses what a Fed interest rate hike could mean for banks and small businesses. Hosts: Tim Stenovec and Katie Greifeld. Producer: Paul Brennan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses what a Fed interest rate hike could mean for banks and small businesses. Hosts: Tim Stenovec and Katie Greifeld. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Iman Abuzeid, Co-Founder and CEO at Incredible Health, discusses the state of the nursing shortage in the U.S., Frank Sorrentino, Chairman and CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses 2022 banking trends, Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist at Deloitte, discusses the top tech trends for 2022, and we drive to the close with Leo Kelly, CEO at Verdence Capital Advisors. Hosts: Carol Massar and Kriti Gupta. Producer: Paul Brennan.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Dr. Iman Abuzeid, Co-Founder and CEO at Incredible Health, discusses the state of the nursing shortage in the U.S., Frank Sorrentino, Chairman and CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses 2022 banking trends, Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist at Deloitte, discusses the top tech trends for 2022, and we drive to the close with Leo Kelly, CEO at Verdence Capital Advisors. Hosts: Carol Massar and Kriti Gupta. Producer: Paul Brennan.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Joe Nocera, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, discusses his column, "Oracle-TikTok Deal Pours Trump Toxin Into Capitalism." Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank, on New Jersey's new millionaire tax, and how small businesses are struggling. Kathryn Anne Edwards, Professor at the Pardee RAND Graduate School, on her recent paper that examines what rising inequality has cost Americans in lost income. Marvin Loh, Senior Global Macro Strategist at State Street Global Markets, on why he's looking at emerging markets. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Vonnie Quinn. 

Beyond the immediate changes required by social distancing, the COVID-19 pandemic has “accelerated things that were in progress for a long time,” says Frank Sorrentino, chairman and CEO of ConnectOne Bank. The economic and social changes being wrought by the coronavirus make it “incumbent on us as bankers to have those conversations . . . to bring that advice to your clients.” For example, Sorrentino had a restaurant owner who came in panicked about the future. When ConnectOne Bank staff helped him look at the numbers, the owner realized his business was doing similar volumes of business as before with takeout but with 30% fewer employees. The bank helped the restaurant get financing for tech upgrades to handle the takeout business and move forward, “and yet he was incredibly fearful coming into this conversation.” On the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Sorrentino discusses how bankers can help their business clients understand the post-COVID landscape and plot a financial path forward. He also offers advice about moving beyond coronavirus-related “political football” to have reasoned dialogue about what’s ahead and how businesses can help proactively.

How do you stand out in a world of shouting content? What does the new resilience look like in the face of such a volatile human climate? How will we continue to build our businesses and communicate through the noise of the busiest news cycle in memory? My guest Michael Kempner and I discuss the shift in content strategy that happened almost overnight, and what it’s like living in a moment where it’s critically important to be aligned with purpose. In Kempner’s words, “The era of silent CEOs is over,” and we explore what that means for brands, entrepreneurs, and marketing communications in this time of fierce division and limited reach.  Michael Kempner is the founder and CEO of MWW, one of the biggest independent PR firms in the world. He is a husband, a dad of three, oversees MWW, works in progressive politics, sits on multiple philanthropic boards as well as the board of American University. He also founded ConnectOne Bank, one of the nation’s most successful community banks. Tune in. Listen. Rate & Review. 

Everything changed for ConnectOne Bank in just 36 hours. Fortunately, this progressive community bank in New Jersey and New York City was technologically prepared to move their employees to remote work and continue to serve their clients. Siya discusses how her team took a proactive approach across their retail network and how they built communication templates for “artificial client(s)" to assist their long-standing “relationship banking model.” In a time of crisis, “people just want someone to pick up the phone sometimes,” and the ConnectOne team married this spirit of service with their tech-savvy infrastructure to deliver a better experience for their clients. 

Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses the signing of the CARES Act bill to create stimulus in response to the coronavirus outbreak. He says aiding small businesses is the best way to keep things moving in the economy. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses the signing of the CARES Act bill to create stimulus in response to the coronavirus outbreak. He says aiding small businesses is the best way to keep things moving in the economy. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE GIVEBACK” Lisa Wagner, Vice President and Commercial Business Development Officer at ConnectOne Bank, has a talent for helping others.  Her varied career has taken many forms. But whether in sales, banking or community service, for Lisa, it all boils down to one thing: “It’s all about the giveback,” she says. “It’s the circle of life: you give and all good comes from that.” Listen as she describes her journey from media production administration to relationship building at a growing regional bank, and why giving back has been critical to her success.    BANKING AND WEIGHT LOSS - WHAT’S THE CONNECTION?  Lisa began her career in fashion retailing.  Within a few years she joined a media production company in New York City hoping to pursue her dream of a career in radio, television and film.  Disillusioned by the slow pace of advancement in that field, however, she left to join Nutrisystem, discovered and honed her skills in sales, and rose to the level of regional manager there.   Lisa enjoyed great success; Nutrisystem not so much.  Within a few years, Nutrisystem was forced to shut its weight loss centers.  Despite this set back, Lisa knew she had a knack for creating and building customer relationships. A former co-worker suggested she look into a career in banking.  Turns out, retail banking and managing sales at weight loss centers are very similar. Who knew? You will after you listen to Lisa describe her unpredictable career move. KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER  “It is sooo important to understand your client’s business,” Lisa advises. To succeed in today’s banking world, you need to think and work collaboratively.  You can’t do that without an appreciation of the challenges and risks your clients face.  Good advice to anyone in business?  Listen to why Lisa thinks it is. LISA’S TOOLBOX Lisa is a big believer in the power of networking. “I network to find resources for my clients,” she says.  She describes the importance of meeting all sorts of people in different industries and connecting people to one another.  “Because you can never predict what service or product your client might need,” she advises, “you want to build a toolbox of relationships.”  You’ll want to learn how she does it. EXCITING TIMES IN BANKING Lisa has advice to women seeking careers in banking.  Retail branch banking is changing, she says.  Technology is allowing us to do much more remotely. As branches become more operations oriented, she predicts there will be all sorts of opportunities for those looking at operational careers:  compliance, law, technology, credit underwriting, etc.  For those interested in public-facing positions, she offers, “If you do something you enjoy, your enthusiasm will come through and you’re going to succeed at it.” ABOUT LISA  Lisa Wagner is a Vice President and Commercial Business Development Officer at ConnectOne Bank, headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.  She is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Lisa began her career in fashion retailing.  Within a few years she joined a media production company in New York City hoping to pursue her dream of a career in radio, television and film.  She learned about sales and management working for Nutrisystem, and later took her relationship-building skills to commercial banking, eventually finding her way to ConnectOne Bank. When not working with her clients, Lisa sits on the Board of Trustees for Imagine, a Union County, NJ-based not-for-profit organization that provides grief support and educational resources for children, teens, and adults coping with loss due to a death of a family member. More about ConnectOne Bank: www.connectonebank.com To reach Lisa: lwagner@cnob.com

Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses an "upbeat" banking sector thanks to the economy and earnings. Karen Haycox, CEO at Habitat for Humanity NYC, and Chris Illum, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity NYC Fund, talk about certification of their affordable housing fund. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, discusses an "upbeat" banking sector thanks to the economy and earnings. Karen Haycox, CEO at Habitat for Humanity NYC, and Chris Illum, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity NYC Fund, talk about certification of their affordable housing fund. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Tad Rivelle, Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income at TCW Group, on the credit markets, the Fed, and current investment strategy. Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank, on why the U.S. economy and housing market remains strong. David Welch, Detroit Bureau Chief for Bloomberg, on BMW's profit warning, and how Ford Explorer owners are saying their SUVs are making them sick. Michael Rea, RX Savings Solutions, on the Senate hearings on drug prices, and a new partnership with Louisiana Blue Cross Blue Shield. Hosted by Lisa Abramowicz and Paul Sweeney.

Ken Mehlman, Head of Global Public Affairs at KKR, discusses using investing to help the world. Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, breaks down his thoughts on Fed leaders wanting to return rates to neutral. Matt Winkler, Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, explains how the cryptocurrency boom found value where there wasn't any. Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson has his "Chart of the Day", he says falling S&P 500 valuation has bear-market look. And we Drive to the Close of Markets with Oliver Pursche, Chief Market Strategist at Bruderman Asset Management.  Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Ken Mehlman, Head of Global Public Affairs at KKR, discusses using investing to help the world. Frank Sorrentino, CEO at ConnectOne Bank, breaks down his thoughts on Fed leaders wanting to return rates to neutral. Matt Winkler, Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, explains how the cryptocurrency boom found value where there wasn’t any. Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson has his "Chart of the Day", he says falling S&P 500 valuation has bear-market look. And we Drive to the Close of Markets with Oliver Pursche, Chief Market Strategist at Bruderman Asset Management.  Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

What’s the future of bank branches? In a world where online banking seems to offer almost anything clients might need, you may wonder if there’s any benefit to managing physical locations. John and Josh talk with Siya Vansia of ConnectOne Bank about the importance of investing in the in-branch experience. Listen to learn how your […] The post “Is the Bank Branch Dead”? with Siya Vansia appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast.

What’s the future of bank branches? In a world where online banking seems to offer almost anything clients might need, you may wonder if there’s any benefit to managing physical locations. John and Josh talk with Siya Vansia of ConnectOne Bank about the importance of investing in the in-branch experience. Listen to learn how your […] The post “Is the Bank Branch Dead”? with Siya Vansia appeared first on Marketing Money Podcast.

Ten years after a financial crisis rocked the nation's economy, Congress is poised to pass legislation that would roll back some of the sfe guards Congress put in place to prevent a relapse. Frank Sorrentino, Chairman and Founder of ConnectOne Bank, sits down with Alexis to discuss the banking industry See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Max Nisen, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz how Donald Trump's executive order allowing the sale of less-comprehensive health care plans will impact Obamacare. Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank, talks about the growth of fintech in community banking. Cognizant's Ben Pring, co-leader of the Future of Work Center, discusses his new book, "What To Do When Machines Do Everything: How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots and Big Data." Finally, Kevin Cirilli, a White House correspondent at Bloomberg, talks about reports that Trump is said to be seeking a change to ending a tax break for people in high-tax states.

Dan Fuss, the vice chairman of Loomis Sayles, discusses the yield curve and the outlook for bond markets. BlackRock's Matt Tucker says ETFs are filling a need in the high-yield market. Shira Ovide, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist, discusses news that Qualcomm is accusing Apple of lying to regulators to spur investigations of the chipmaker and how the legal battle will challenge Qualcomm's intellectual property business model. Finally, Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank, talks about how community banks will benefit from deregulation.

Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece says that Donald Trump will violate NAFTA if he follows through on his promise to put a tax on goods coming in through Mexico. Then Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank, gives an outlook for banking and rates as the Fed says four hikes are on the table this year. Brian Rye, a senior health-care policy analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Senate Republicans putting out a budget resolution to partly repeal Obamacare. Finally, Sandy Rowland, CFO of Harman, tells Pimm Fox about Harman's view of the future of the connected/autonomous car and the innovations debuting at CES 2017.

(Bloomberg) -- Taking Stock with Kathleen Hays and Pimm Fox. GUEST: FED IN FOCUS: Frank Sorrentino CEO of ConnectOne Bank, on the outlook for banking and rates, and the regulatory environment for fintech.

erves the commuConnectOne Bank, founded by chairman and CEO, Frank Sorrentino and other civic minded business leaders, named one of the Best Performing Community Banks in the Nation, by providing the highest level of personalized banking services.