COMMUNITY BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA
  • HOME
  • ABOUT CBA
    • Board of Directors
    • CBA Committees
    • LEAD Division
    • Office Directions & Hours
    • Our Team
    • Privacy Policy
    • Remembering Julian Hester
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Member Login
    • Associate Members >
      • Associate Member Benefits & Application
      • Associate Member Directory >
        • Company Listing Update
    • Bank Members >
      • Member Benefits
      • Member Bank Directory >
        • Bank Listing Update
      • Lifetime Service Awards
    • Preferred Service Providers
    • ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
    • Resources >
      • CBA Legal Hotline
      • CBA Career Center
      • CBA Wellness Solutions
      • April is Community Banking Month
      • Marketing Resources
      • Useful Websites
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    • Community Bankers College
    • Programs >
      • Calendar
      • Programs by Functional Category
      • Webinars
      • Banker Regulatory Forum
      • Barret School of Banking
      • Community Bank Leadership Academy
      • Compliance Professionals Package >
        • 2023 Compliance Professionals Package
      • Connect (Convention)
      • Executive Channel
      • HR & Talent Development League
      • WINSPIRE - Women in Banking
    • Resources >
      • Cancellation Policies & Facility Maps
      • Compliance Resources
      • Disaster & Pandemic Support & Preparedness
      • FDIC Regulatory Calendar
      • Financial Literacy
      • Speakers
    • Scholarships/Student Development >
      • Julian & Jan Hester Scholarship
      • McNair Scholarship
      • Walraven Scholarship
      • Rise Up - College Student Development Program
  • PUBLICATIONS
    • Advocacy Update
    • Education Buzz
    • eNewsletter - CBA Today
    • Georgia Communities First Magazine
    • Georgia Financial Directory
    • Innovation Circuit
    • Peachy Posts
    • Swaggin Wagon Adventures
  • ADVOCACY
    • Programs >
      • Clay Shoot
      • TopGolf Tournaments
      • Town Hall Talks
    • Advocacy Fund >
      • T-Shirt Advocacy Fundraiser
      • Corporate Donations
      • Individual Donations
    • Advocacy Update
    • ICBA Plan for Prosperity
    • Locate Your Legislator
    • Priority Legislation SB 157 >
      • SB 157 Survey
    • SBA/PPP Resources >
      • THE CARES ACT & SBA LENDING
      • Paycheck Protection Program
      • PSP & Associate Member Support During Covid-19
    • Silent Auction Items

October 21, 2020

 Advocacy

CBA's PAC/PR Funds

Advocacy Update

Membership

Events Calendar
​

Programs by Functional Category


Conventions
​
Webinars

​
Compliance Program

Banker Regulatory Forums

Leadership Academy


Check Out Our
Preferred
Service
​Providers!
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) is pleased to announce a new mission statement which was recently approved by CBA’s Board of Directors.  The new mission statement reads:
 
Communities are our Passion.
Banking is our Purpose.
Advocacy is our Power.

 
“For over 50 years, CBA has been passionate about the success of Georgia’s community banks,” stated John McNair, President & CEO of Community Bankers Association.  “As the state’s only advocate working solely for the interests of community banks, their customers and their communities, the new mission statement truly reaffirms the goals we strive to achieve each and every day.  It is a privilege to serve our member banks and help them succeed.”
 
“I’d also like to thank David Lance, President & CEO, Greater Community Bank, Rome, and Chairman of the CBA Board of Directors for his assistance in developing the mission statement along with our Board of Directors,” said Mr. McNair.
 
CBA was founded in 1969 by a group of Georgia community bankers to protect the political interests of locally owned community banks. Representing approximately 140 community banks and 170 associate member companies, CBA offers services in three distinct areas: Legislative, Professional Development and Member Services.


Picture
Lindsay Greene Promoted to Senior Vice President
John McNair, CBA President & CEO, announces the promotion of Lindsay Greene to Senior Vice President, Member Services. 
 
Ms. Greene is responsible for working with CBA vendor partners, which includes both Preferred Service Providers and Associate Members. Her primary goal is to develop these relationships and offer maximum exposure to financial services providers by identifying opportunities for participation, advertising, sponsorship, professional development, and special events. Ms. Greene is responsible for the weekly newsletter, bi-monthly magazine, sponsorships, advertising and is the liaison for several CBA committees.
 
Ms. Greene holds a B.S. in Communication Arts from Georgia Southern University and is an alumna of Leadership Georgia. She has worked at CBA for 15 years in the Member Services and Marketing areas. Originally from St. Simons Island, she has over 20 years’ experience as Marketing Director for First Federal Savings Bank and First Georgia Bank in Brunswick as well as Community Bank of the South and Fidelity Bank in Atlanta.
 
“It is with great pride and deep admiration I announce the promotion of Lindsay to Senior Vice President,” said Mr. McNair. “Lindsay’s desire to serve CBA member banks and partner firms is exceptional. She has been a key factor in the turnaround of CBA the past two years.  Additionally, her collaboration with Kristi Greer to integrate our partner firms into CBA’s Professional Development curriculum has resulted in enhanced educational and development programming for CBA member banks. I am grateful for her service to Georgia’s community banks and CBA and look forward to serving with her for many years to come."


Picture
New ICBA Summary on Recent PPP Guidance
ICBA released a summary of recent Paycheck Protection Program guidance, including a simplified forgiveness process and guidelines on Economic Injury Disaster Loan advances.
The document details:
  • The simplified Form 3508S application and instructions for borrowers with PPP loans of $50,000 or less.
  • An SBA update to its frequently asked questions on the extended deferral period for borrower payments on PPP loans.
  • SBA's announcement that lenders can now see if the agency will deduct an EIDL advance from final forgiveness payments.
 
ICBA continues to offer a guide on SBA lien requirements related to EIDLs and additional information on the federal pandemic response on its COVID-19 frequently asked questions.


Picture
Picture
Mitch Ralston has been named Commercial Lending Division Manager within the Hall County team of United Community Bank, Gainesville.
Picture
Donald Harris, United Community Bank, Cleveland, has been promoted to City President of White County.
Picture
Courtney Bedenbaugh has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing at STS Group, Madison, AL.
Picture
Troy Poulin has been promoted to Vice President of Operations & Technology at The Claxton Bank.
Picture
Michelle Pollard, has been promoted to Accounting Manager and ISO at The Claxton Bank.
Picture
Tyler Gordon has been promoted Compliance Manager at The Claxton Bank.

Picture
Think CBA First for Your Professional Development Needs!
​Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:


Picture
Commercial Lending School
This 4-day school is designed for the student to understand the process of commercial lending while developing the skills necessary for quality commercial loans administration. Numerous in-class case studies and exercises will be utilized to assist with comprehension and skill retention.  
 
The lending school is designed for anyone with at least one year of experience in commercial lending or the equivalent of commercial lending training. A good understanding of accounting principles is beneficial. 

Register Today!


Picture
HELP CBA PLAN FOR 2021!
We need your help in planning. We are always open to your feedback and appreciate you completing program evaluation through-out the year.
 
We have created a survey for you to complete and will plan to download the results to use to schedule programs for 2021.  Please use this link to access the survey and complete by Friday, October 23. COMPLETE THE SURVEY


Picture
Planning for 2021?  CBA’s Salary Survey is a Useful Tool
CBA partnered with Warren Averett to deliver the 2020 Annual Salary Survey. The survey is a compilation of current salaries and general benefits for common positions within Georgia's community banks and can be a vital tool when determining competitive pay and benefits for employee recruitment and retention. 
Items of additional value for this year’s survey include:  
  • Additional HR and Benefits questions to answer the questions that new recruits are asking (PTO, Healthcare, Benefits)
  • COVID-19 specific questions to address the circumstances that employers are in
CBA member banks who completed the survey received a complimentary copy of the final report. 
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY


Picture
FDIC Selects 14 Companies in Tech Sprint to Modernize Bank Financial Reporting
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced the selection of 14 technology companies to compete in the next phase of the agency’s Rapid Prototyping Competition, a tech sprint designed to develop an innovative new approach to financial reporting, particularly for community banks. The FDIC has awarded initial contracts to the following CBA Associate Members: Fidelity Information Services, LLC; First Data Government Solutions, LP (Fiserv); and S&P Global Market Intelligence, LLC.  Read the full press release.


Picture
ICBA Securities provides a full suite of investment products and services for community banks through its exclusively endorsed broker, Vining Sparks.  Included are traditional debt securities, interest rate products, whole loans, and M&A and bank valuation services. Vining Sparks also has state-of-the-art asset/liability and bond accounting products.  ICBA Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of the ICBA, provides a full calendar of educational events for community bankers and investment professionals.  ICBA Securities is endorsed by 32 affiliated state banking associations, and is the only broker/dealer owned by the community banking industry.

To learn more, contact Jim Reber at 800-422-6442 or visit their website.
Picture

Picture
Here are some of the latest news stories relevant to community banking and the financial services industry:​​
  • Banks healthy amid pandemic: Quarles 
  • Ag program enrollment begins
  • FDIC Survey Shows 95 Percent of U.S. Households Were Banked in 2019
  • Nacha extends relief from certain operating rules
  • Agriculture News – Cotton Comments
​
​
Additional Resources:
  • ​ICBA’s COVID-19 Resource Center
  • Treasury’s PPP Page
  • CBA - The Cares Act & Lending
  • ​CBA – PSP and Associate Member Support during COVID-19​
Picture

Sign Up!
CBA Resources
​
Online Directory
​

Print Directory


​Career Center

FDIC Regulatory Calendar
​

Salary Survey

Connect with us on
​social media!


Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
 Copyright © Community Bankers Association of Georgia.  All Rights Reserved.
1640 Powers Ferry Road SE, Building 28, Suite 100  |  Marietta, GA 30067
Phone: (770) 541-4490  |  (800) 648-8215  |  cba@cbaofga.com | Privacy Policy | sitemap
Picture
Picture
Member ICBA
Picture
  • HOME
  • ABOUT CBA
    • Board of Directors
    • CBA Committees
    • LEAD Division
    • Office Directions & Hours
    • Our Team
    • Privacy Policy
    • Remembering Julian Hester
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Member Login
    • Associate Members >
      • Associate Member Benefits & Application
      • Associate Member Directory >
        • Company Listing Update
    • Bank Members >
      • Member Benefits
      • Member Bank Directory >
        • Bank Listing Update
      • Lifetime Service Awards
    • Preferred Service Providers
    • ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
    • Resources >
      • CBA Legal Hotline
      • CBA Career Center
      • CBA Wellness Solutions
      • April is Community Banking Month
      • Marketing Resources
      • Useful Websites
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    • Community Bankers College
    • Programs >
      • Calendar
      • Programs by Functional Category
      • Webinars
      • Banker Regulatory Forum
      • Barret School of Banking
      • Community Bank Leadership Academy
      • Compliance Professionals Package >
        • 2023 Compliance Professionals Package
      • Connect (Convention)
      • Executive Channel
      • HR & Talent Development League
      • WINSPIRE - Women in Banking
    • Resources >
      • Cancellation Policies & Facility Maps
      • Compliance Resources
      • Disaster & Pandemic Support & Preparedness
      • FDIC Regulatory Calendar
      • Financial Literacy
      • Speakers
    • Scholarships/Student Development >
      • Julian & Jan Hester Scholarship
      • McNair Scholarship
      • Walraven Scholarship
      • Rise Up - College Student Development Program
  • PUBLICATIONS
    • Advocacy Update
    • Education Buzz
    • eNewsletter - CBA Today
    • Georgia Communities First Magazine
    • Georgia Financial Directory
    • Innovation Circuit
    • Peachy Posts
    • Swaggin Wagon Adventures
  • ADVOCACY
    • Programs >
      • Clay Shoot
      • TopGolf Tournaments
      • Town Hall Talks
    • Advocacy Fund >
      • T-Shirt Advocacy Fundraiser
      • Corporate Donations
      • Individual Donations
    • Advocacy Update
    • ICBA Plan for Prosperity
    • Locate Your Legislator
    • Priority Legislation SB 157 >
      • SB 157 Survey
    • SBA/PPP Resources >
      • THE CARES ACT & SBA LENDING
      • Paycheck Protection Program
      • PSP & Associate Member Support During Covid-19
    • Silent Auction Items