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Embassy National Bank Recognized by Independent Community Bankers of America Magazine as Top Commercial Lender in 2024

Embassy National Bank is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a top lender in the July 2024 issue of Independent Banker magazine. Our bank ranked sixth among all community banks in the nation with total assets under $300 million and is the only Georgia bank to be recognized. This remarkable achievement underscores our unwavering commitment in serving our community, our flexibility in meeting our customers' needs, and our dedication in providing the best financial solutions....



Five Ways Tax Reform Will Boost the Hotel Industry

5 ways tax reform will boost the hotel industry March 23, 2018 After months of speculation, tax reform is a done deal. The final tax bill reduces corporate tax rates, modifies or eliminates a variety of itemized deductions, changes the taxation of foreign income, and limits the number of tax brackets. If the stock market is any indication, these changes will be a boon for businesses. The stock market surged to record highs last week, with business leaders expressing optimism over tax...



Do Check-Cashing Services Provide a Banking Alternative?

May 4, 2019 A couple of weeks ago, Business Insider published an amazing article by Alex Morrell on check cashing that I think is well worth everyone’s time to read: An Ivy League professor who spent four months working in a South Bronx check-cashing store says we’re getting it all wrong. The article focuses on the research of University of Pennsylvania professor Lisa Servon, who spent several months working as a cashier at a check-cashing service in order to actually understand...