Inside Business Banking: Strategy That Drives Results

In this episode, Andrea Moore from Barlow Research and Matt Smith from Veritex Community Bank dive deep into the world of business banking strategy—exploring what it really takes to compete and win in today’s evolving financial landscape. Together, they unpack how banks can not only build strong strategies, but also execute them effectively by aligning with their unique strengths, culture, and customer base.

Banking on Small Business: Comerica’s Innovative Strategy

In this episode, Sandy Hanson, Managing Partner and Small Business Program Director talks with Omar Salah, EVP, National Director of Small Business at Comerica. Listen to learn about Comerica’s strategic evolution in small business banking, highlighting key initiatives like the Comerica SmallBizCo-Op program and digital investments such as Zelle for Small Business and Comerica Maximize. Omar shares the impact of these initiatives and touches on the bank’s vision for the future of small business banking.

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1st Quarter 2025 Economic Pulse Report

The Barlow Research Economic Pulse Survey is an invitation-only economic survey administered online or via fax, fielded for two weeks during the first month of each quarter. A stratified sample based on four US regions and nine sales volume categories is used. The results are weighted by regions and sales volume categories using the most current business population counts.

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4th Quarter 2024 Economic Pulse Report

The Barlow Research Economic Pulse Survey is an invitation-only economic survey administered online or via fax, fielded for two weeks during the first month of each quarter. A stratified sample based on four US regions and nine sales volume categories is used. The results are weighted by regions and sales volume categories using the most current business population counts.

The Power of Account Officers: How Responsiveness and Accessibility Shape Bank Perceptions

In this episode, Sarah Kietzman, Middle Market Research Analyst, talks with Mark Prosser, President of Cardinal Container Corp. Together, they discuss how Account Officers play a critical role in shaping a business’s perception of whether or not their primary bank is easy to do business with.

Transforming Small Business Payment Acceptance

In this episode, we discuss Tap to Pay, an exciting new option for small businesses to accept in-person, contactless payments. Our guest, Laura Orcutt, Senior Vice President and Director at Bell Bank, shares insights into the bank’s rollout of this feature, why it’s a game-changer for small businesses, and the future of payment trends. The conversation is hosted by Vidya Vishal, Director of Digital Business Banking at Barlow.