The Road Ahead: 2025

Welcome to the first episode of Building the Blueprint, ConnectOne Bank's new podcast dedicated to helping business owners lay the foundation for success! Hosted by Frank Sorrentino III, Founder & CEO of ConnectOne Bank, our podcast unpacks complex business topics into actionable insights. In this inaugural episode, Frank is joined by Steve Primiano, ConnectOne’s Executive Vice President & Treasurer, to discuss what 2025 has in store for business owners. From shifting Fed rates to the 3Ts—Taxes, Tariffs, and Trade—they explore key trends and government policies, all while tying it back to the opportunities and challenges faced by Main Street businesses. If you’re a business owner looking to stay ahead and build smarter, this podcast is your essential guide.Be on the lookout for more episodes and subscribe for updates!------------ConnectOne Bank, member FDIC, equal housing lender. The material contained in items posted onthis website (including both written material, such as articles or opinions and recorded material, suchas podcasts and interviews) is intended as a general market commentary. The opinions, estimatesand projections, if any, contained in these articles are the personal views of the individualsparticipating. This information is not intended to be accounting, legal, tax, investment or financialadvice. Statements of individuals are their own—not those of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. orConnectOne Bank – participants are not speaking on behalf of the Company or the Bank. Consult anappropriate professional concerning your specific situation. These items are intended for generaleducational and marketing purposes only.ConnectOne provides links to other websites or apps for your convenience and does not control thecontent, services or products provided on the linked website or app, whose Privacy and securitypolicies or procedures may differ. Visit ConnectOne’s company policies and disclosures on theirwebsite at www.connectonebank.com.