Vertical IQ is an Industry Intelligence platform designed to help community banks:

• Understand their business‑clients more deeply — their industry trends, risks, competitive pressures
• Engage with timely, industry‑specific insights to fuel consultative conversations
• Win more business and retain more relationships by leading with knowledge, not just products

Key Benefits for Community Banks

1. Win Business with Better Preparation: Walk into every meeting with relevant insights: use fast facts, trends, credit‑risk signals by industry, and localized economic data. It positions your bankers as trusted advisors rather than just product‑peddlers.
2. Build Relationships, Not Just Pipelines: Use industry‑specific content to deepen conversations—share relevant news, benchmarks, risks, opportunities—so clients see you as in‑tune with their world rather than generic.
3. Differentiate with Industry‑Specific Value: Unlike large banks that compete on price, you compete on service and expertise. Co‑branded reports, tailored leave‑behinds, and industry commentary show you’ve done your homework.
4. Lend Smarter with Industry Risk Guidance: Vertical IQ helps credit teams and underwriting develop richer memos using industry risk ratings, financial comparison toolkits, and sector‑specific norms. This supports better decision‑making and regulatory clarity.
5. Boost Efficiency for Busy Teams: Research time is minimized. Whether you have five minutes before a branch visit or are prepping a full board packet, Vertical IQ fits into your workflow. And with a mobile‑friendly experience, your team can be sharp on the go.

Learn more about the benefits and how you can take advantage!