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While no one knows what the full impact of the current COVID-19 crisis will be, 40.8 million jobless claims as of May 28, 2020 will most likely have an effect on credit unions and community banks in the near and longer term. With economic uncertainty continuing, community financial institutions of all sizes may begin proactively seeking new opportunities to join forces and serve a bigger base through consolidation in the months and years ahead.

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