Conversations in Commercial Banking

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CIBC’s Commercial Banking podcast series, Conversations in Commercial Banking, understands that your business is a living, breathing entity in need of nurturing to continue to grow. Whether you’re looking to navigate a tough economy, tap into current industry trends or identify key tools to take you to the next level, our team of experts are here to equip you with the information you need to make your vision a reality.

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February 18, 2026Episode 814 min

Navigating uncertainty: Market insights and best practices for 2026

In this discussion, Keith Rofrano, head of the middle market solutions group for CIBC US and Wendy Holder, head of the Dallas commercial market at CIBC US, provide a comprehensive overview of the current economic environment, highlighting stable fundamentals such as strong GDP growth, rising real wages, and manageable inflation, while acknowledging ongoing geopolitical risks and cautious optimism among clients. The conversation details the pitfalls of complacency, benefits of having a robust risk management plan and various considerations of how companies should use debt.

October 7, 2024Episode 734 min

Part II: Navigating today’s debt markets – considerations for commercial clients

In part two of our discussion around navigating today’s debt markets, we talk through how the right commercial real estate and syndication capabilities can support strategic growth for clients.

March 26, 2024Episode 614 min

Navigating today’s debt markets – considerations for commercial clients

In the latest episode our Syndications team discusses how the right commercial banking and syndication capabilities can facilitate strategic growth for long term clients. Joining them in this conversation is their valued partner, Dan Coles, owner and CEO of Coles Central Incorporated.

November 20, 2023Episode 514 min

Protecting your business from cyber risk and fraud

Bad actors capitalizing on business vulnerabilities is a tale as old as time, but luckily it usually comes in the form of predicable and preventable methods that are used year over year. In this episode, we explore the blind spots that can leave your business vulnerable and discuss how you can stay one step ahead of security risks.

June 12, 2023Episode 430 min

The privately held business: before you sell that business

Whether you’re planning the sale of your family business far in advanced or if it’s around the corner, our fourth episode – the last of our Privately Held mini-series – helps you find the answer to the inevitable questions “what’s next for my business?”

April 7, 2023Episode 318 min

The privately held business: family business and family dynamics

For the third episode in our privately held series, we explore the dynamics that come with family businesses and discuss how to preserve family harmony when approaching potentially polarizing business decisions.

February 22, 2023Episode 219 min

The privately held business: love, harmony, and a good estate plan

A privately held business: A beloved family touchstone for current and future generations? Or prescribed and confining life path that limits individuals’ pursuits of their own dreams? For the second episode in our privately held series, we discuss the emotions and hard decisions at play between relatives when looking towards the next step for a family business.

January 12, 2023Episode 121 min

The privately held business: pre-liquidity planning

For the first episode in our four-part series on transition planning for your privately held business, we begin at the end; laying the groundwork for selling your business. Brian Greenblatt, who leads commercial middle market banking for CIBC US, and Art Graper, managing director and senior relationship manager here at CIBC, touch on identifying potential purchasers, family wealth plans and consider what life after the sale may look like.