The U.S. Department of the Treasury highlighted several CDBA member banks for their leadership in advancing economic opportunity through the Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP). These banks were part of a coalition that lead the way in forging public-private partnerships that bring essential capital to underserved rural and urban communities.

Member banks like First Independence Bank, Asian Bank, Locus Bank, M&F Bank NC, Native American Bank, N.A., Optus Bank, and Southern Bancorp drive Deep Impact Lending, fueling small business growth, expanding access to affordable housing, and supporting critical community services.