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Financial technology (fintech) partnerships will likely become a critical part of your bank’s overall plan to generate innovative solutions for your customers as well as create efficiencies for your bank.
At CBA's Fintech Forum, hear from Charles Potts, Senior VP and Chief Innovation Officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), as he outlines the importance of fintech for the community banking industry. In addition to the presentations, network with fintech company exhibitors and learn about four major fintech organizations that offer a multitude of resources for bankers. Click for more info and to register. |
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021
Networking Reception from 5:30-7:30 pm Exhibitor tabletops Dinner on your own Contact Lindsay Greene for more information. (Exhibitor tabletops available on first-come, first-served basis)
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021
8:00: Check-ins & Registration 8:30 – 3:30 Program
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IRS Bank Reporting Proposal —
Statements from ICBA and CBA of Georgia
Last week, Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s budget reconciliation framework. “ICBA and the nation’s community banks applaud the exclusion of the widely opposed IRS bank reporting proposal from today’s budget reconciliation framework. We will continue to vocally oppose the policy as negotiations proceed.
“The omission of the IRS plan from the Biden administration budget proposal is evidence of the impact community banks and consumers nationwide are having on the debate via ICBA’s months-long #KeepMyBankingPrivate campaign. Keeping the IRS plan out of the reconciliation package will avoid privacy, due process, and data security concerns that have prompted hundreds of thousands of consumer messages to policymakers in opposition. ICBA will continue working with policymakers to ensure this widely opposed policy is fully and completely withdrawn.”
John McNair, President & CEO, Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA), commented, “I applaud all of Georgia’s community bankers for working the grass roots on this important issue with employees and customers alike. Grass roots advocacy works, and it is more vital than ever before for community bankers to take a leading role in their respective communities on these and other important issues. THANK YOU! “
Statements from ICBA and CBA of Georgia
Last week, Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s budget reconciliation framework. “ICBA and the nation’s community banks applaud the exclusion of the widely opposed IRS bank reporting proposal from today’s budget reconciliation framework. We will continue to vocally oppose the policy as negotiations proceed.
“The omission of the IRS plan from the Biden administration budget proposal is evidence of the impact community banks and consumers nationwide are having on the debate via ICBA’s months-long #KeepMyBankingPrivate campaign. Keeping the IRS plan out of the reconciliation package will avoid privacy, due process, and data security concerns that have prompted hundreds of thousands of consumer messages to policymakers in opposition. ICBA will continue working with policymakers to ensure this widely opposed policy is fully and completely withdrawn.”
John McNair, President & CEO, Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA), commented, “I applaud all of Georgia’s community bankers for working the grass roots on this important issue with employees and customers alike. Grass roots advocacy works, and it is more vital than ever before for community bankers to take a leading role in their respective communities on these and other important issues. THANK YOU! “

CBA PAC Fund: Thank You!
At CBA, we must constantly build and renew relationships with legislators that understand and support community banking.
Thank you to the following banks for their generous contributions to CBA’s PAC Fund:
At CBA, we must constantly build and renew relationships with legislators that understand and support community banking.
Thank you to the following banks for their generous contributions to CBA’s PAC Fund:
- Unity National Bank, Atlanta - Mr. George Andrews
- Metro City Bank, Doraville - Mr. Abdul Mohdnor
- The Commercial Bank, Crawford - Mr. Mike Sale
- Northeast Georgia Bank - Mr. Lee Vaughn
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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:
Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:

Marketing Roadmap: Advancing Your Strategic Marketing Plan for 2022
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | STREAM
This interactive workshop will engage you in a Strategic Marketing Planning process that meets you where you bank is today while looking toward tomorrow. This will be very useful for bank marketers looking to expand their scope (i.e. new methods of digital advertising, etc.) while engaging their management teams in trying new platforms and strategies.
You will learn successful best practices strategies to apply as you plan for 2022, and the session will include a work packet that each participant can complete for themselves and utilize for their own teams. Register here.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | STREAM
This interactive workshop will engage you in a Strategic Marketing Planning process that meets you where you bank is today while looking toward tomorrow. This will be very useful for bank marketers looking to expand their scope (i.e. new methods of digital advertising, etc.) while engaging their management teams in trying new platforms and strategies.
You will learn successful best practices strategies to apply as you plan for 2022, and the session will include a work packet that each participant can complete for themselves and utilize for their own teams. Register here.

Year End Wrap Up
Thursday, December 2, 2021 | In-Person or STREAM
Be sure and register for this timely, one-day AML/BSA program which provides current trends and tools for today's BSA Officers and BSA team members. This program also assists financial institutions in meeting the annual training requirements by the BSA regulations. 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 which will help you enhance your BSA Compliance Program and to help you prepare for your next BSA examination and audit. Learn more and register.
Thursday, December 2, 2021 | In-Person or STREAM
Be sure and register for this timely, one-day AML/BSA program which provides current trends and tools for today's BSA Officers and BSA team members. This program also assists financial institutions in meeting the annual training requirements by the BSA regulations. 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 which will help you enhance your BSA Compliance Program and to help you prepare for your next BSA examination and audit. Learn more and register.

ICBA Live 2022 Scheduled for
February 27 — March 3 in San Antonio
Join community bankers from around the country at ICBA LIVE 2022 in San Antonio, TX, on February 27 – March 3, 2022. After nearly two years since coming together in person as a community, San Antonio will provide the signature ICBA LIVE experience. More details will be available in the next few weeks and months. Reserve your spot and register today! If you have questions, please contact events@icba.org. More Information and Registration
February 27 — March 3 in San Antonio
Join community bankers from around the country at ICBA LIVE 2022 in San Antonio, TX, on February 27 – March 3, 2022. After nearly two years since coming together in person as a community, San Antonio will provide the signature ICBA LIVE experience. More details will be available in the next few weeks and months. Reserve your spot and register today! If you have questions, please contact events@icba.org. More Information and Registration
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