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Christie Drexler
CBA’s members have requested this program, and the new Essentials of Banking program checks all the boxes! The series is designed to provide a complete knowledge of banking principles and operations through a four-part series.
Session 1: Overview of Banking
Session 2: Business Operations & Management
Session 3: Credit & the Banking Business
Session 4: Safeguarding the Bank, Providing Exceptional Service While Growing the Bank
The first session will cover the evolution of banking; the Federal Reserve System, Understanding USA State and Federal Financial Institution Regulatory Agencies Group, Banking and its Regulation, and more. The instructor is Christie Drexler from Performance Solutions Inc. Learn more and register.
- Do you have employees who are new to the banking industry?
- Partner firms – are you looking to better understand banking ins and outs?
- The sessions are virtual and spread out into four sessions – no travel time!
Session 1: Overview of Banking
Session 2: Business Operations & Management
Session 3: Credit & the Banking Business
Session 4: Safeguarding the Bank, Providing Exceptional Service While Growing the Bank
The first session will cover the evolution of banking; the Federal Reserve System, Understanding USA State and Federal Financial Institution Regulatory Agencies Group, Banking and its Regulation, and more. The instructor is Christie Drexler from Performance Solutions Inc. Learn more and register.
CBA Welcomes Gwen Lanaghan!
CBA President & CEO John McNair is pleased to announce the addition of Gwen Lanaghan as Staff Accountant.
Gwen has a background in accounting, payroll, legal, banking, and finance with combined experience of over 15 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, along with Professional Bookkeeper and Paralegal Certifications. She and her husband and two daughters live in Acworth. Welcome Gwen!
CBA President & CEO John McNair is pleased to announce the addition of Gwen Lanaghan as Staff Accountant.
Gwen has a background in accounting, payroll, legal, banking, and finance with combined experience of over 15 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, along with Professional Bookkeeper and Paralegal Certifications. She and her husband and two daughters live in Acworth. Welcome Gwen!
Advocacy Update: GOP Elects Internal Leadership
This week’s Advocacy Update, prepared by Fiveash-Stanley, reports the results of the Senate and House Republican Caucuses meeting to elect their internal leadership. House Democrats will caucus on November 22, 2022, and Senate Democrats will caucus on November 28, 2022. Read the Advocacy Update.
This week’s Advocacy Update, prepared by Fiveash-Stanley, reports the results of the Senate and House Republican Caucuses meeting to elect their internal leadership. House Democrats will caucus on November 22, 2022, and Senate Democrats will caucus on November 28, 2022. Read the Advocacy Update.
Advertisers Are Reaching Community Bank Decision Makers in CBA Magazine
The latest issue of Georgia Communities First Magazine is an excellent resource for upcoming events, banker success stories, and more. The magazine is also a popular choice with CBA partner firms for advertising as the digital publication is delivered to banker inboxes, featured on social media and more. Take a moment to check out the November/December issue. The 2023 CBA Media Kit is now available – make your plans to advertise on CBA’s website, e-newsletter or magazine.
The latest issue of Georgia Communities First Magazine is an excellent resource for upcoming events, banker success stories, and more. The magazine is also a popular choice with CBA partner firms for advertising as the digital publication is delivered to banker inboxes, featured on social media and more. Take a moment to check out the November/December issue. The 2023 CBA Media Kit is now available – make your plans to advertise on CBA’s website, e-newsletter or magazine.
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Sympathy
CBA extends our sincere sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Bill Hopper, President & CEO, Classic City Bank, Athens, who passed away on November 11, 2022. Link to obituary and service details. |
Sharon Thompson has been promoted to East Atlanta Regional President at United Community Bank.
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Kevin Bennett has joined United Community Bank’s mortgage services team in West Atlanta as a Mortgage Loan Officer.
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Tessia Wilder has been promoted to Banking Center Manager for the LaGrange market at Colony Bank.
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Think CBA First for Your Professional Development Needs!
Here are some upcoming CBA events:
Here are some upcoming CBA events:
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What role does the federal agencies’ Third-Party Risk Management Model play in FinTech?
12/6: Macon/STREAM 12/7: Tifton 12/13: Statesboro/STREAM |
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2023 Leadership Academy Registration is Now Open—Relevant at All Stages of Your Career
The Series—The "Tool Belt": Leaders choose to professionally grow their knowledge. This series will encourage not only workshop participation but also ongoing self-development. The sessions are designed to build upon each other so that each leader can create action plans for successful practice in their banks. You will see value plus change.
In 2023, each session will cover 1.5 days of learning and development and will take place on Tuesday afternoon & evening and all-day Wednesday.
Session I | March 28–29 | Winning Together: Becoming the Leader Your Team Needs & Wants
Session II | May 9–10 | Leadership Impact & Mindset Training
Session III | August 8–10 | More than Words, Communication Session
Session IV | October 3–4 | Utilizing the Tool Belt in Your Bank
The Series—The "Tool Belt": Leaders choose to professionally grow their knowledge. This series will encourage not only workshop participation but also ongoing self-development. The sessions are designed to build upon each other so that each leader can create action plans for successful practice in their banks. You will see value plus change.
In 2023, each session will cover 1.5 days of learning and development and will take place on Tuesday afternoon & evening and all-day Wednesday.
Session I | March 28–29 | Winning Together: Becoming the Leader Your Team Needs & Wants
Session II | May 9–10 | Leadership Impact & Mindset Training
Session III | August 8–10 | More than Words, Communication Session
Session IV | October 3–4 | Utilizing the Tool Belt in Your Bank
Bank Security: Recognize & Prevent Fraud
November 29 | Live STREAM
All bank security officers want to know the musts for their physical security programs. All bank staff want to know how to stop check fraud.
In this one-day fraud awareness training, participants will learn what criminal activity is affecting community banks. Check fraud, elder fraud and other scams will be discussed. Register today!
November 29 | Live STREAM
All bank security officers want to know the musts for their physical security programs. All bank staff want to know how to stop check fraud.
In this one-day fraud awareness training, participants will learn what criminal activity is affecting community banks. Check fraud, elder fraud and other scams will be discussed. Register today!
BSA/AML Update
November 30 | Macon or Live STREAM
The focus of this program is to provide an end-of-the-year update to the BSA/AML emerging trends and hot topics. The program will provide valuable information and networking opportunities that will help you enhance your BSA Compliance Program and to help you prepare for your next BSA examination and audit. Register today!
November 30 | Macon or Live STREAM
The focus of this program is to provide an end-of-the-year update to the BSA/AML emerging trends and hot topics. The program will provide valuable information and networking opportunities that will help you enhance your BSA Compliance Program and to help you prepare for your next BSA examination and audit. Register today!
Webinar: CECL Coffee Talk Q&A Session
November 18 | 10 AM EST
Join QwickRate’s November CECL Coffee Talk on Friday November 18that 10am ET with special guest T. Jefferson Fair, President of American Planning Corporation, a financial consulting resource to community banks. During this interactive Q&A session, the panel will share best practices, clarify misinformation, and more. Bring your CECL questions! Open to any bankers – whether you use the QwickAnalytics CECLSolver tool or not. Register here.
Webinar: Talking Liquidity—As Needs Rise Along with Rates
November 22 | 2 PM EST
Rising interest rates, and the use of on-balance sheet liquidity to fund loan growth, have caused issues for some community banks aiming to further expand their credit portfolios. In this webinar, QwickRate will share metrics around liquidity and discuss concerns they hear in daily conversations with bankers. They will also review a few funding options available for banks, including the QwickRate non-brokered CD Marketplace—and touch on how banks across the country are using it to manage their needs for primary and contingency liquidity. Register here.
November 18 | 10 AM EST
Join QwickRate’s November CECL Coffee Talk on Friday November 18that 10am ET with special guest T. Jefferson Fair, President of American Planning Corporation, a financial consulting resource to community banks. During this interactive Q&A session, the panel will share best practices, clarify misinformation, and more. Bring your CECL questions! Open to any bankers – whether you use the QwickAnalytics CECLSolver tool or not. Register here.
Webinar: Talking Liquidity—As Needs Rise Along with Rates
November 22 | 2 PM EST
Rising interest rates, and the use of on-balance sheet liquidity to fund loan growth, have caused issues for some community banks aiming to further expand their credit portfolios. In this webinar, QwickRate will share metrics around liquidity and discuss concerns they hear in daily conversations with bankers. They will also review a few funding options available for banks, including the QwickRate non-brokered CD Marketplace—and touch on how banks across the country are using it to manage their needs for primary and contingency liquidity. Register here.
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The Banking & Financial Institutions Practice Group’s mission is to provide affordable consultative solutions to clients in the banking and financial services industry. Our attorneys routinely advise financial institutions on a wide range of complex legal and regulatory issues, as well as industry best practices. The firm’s clients include publicly and privately held community banks, insurance companies, finance companies, investment companies, private equity funds, private investors, check cashing processors, and consulting companies in the financial institutions area.
Contact Michael White at 478-749-9921 or visit their website. |
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