Community banks are the engine of small business because community banks are the leaders in making small business loans.
Ron DeSantis: “Community banks are the engine of small business because community banks are the leaders in making small business loans.”
On the recordJuly 17, 2013
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DeSantis highlights the critical role of community banks in supporting small businesses.
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