March 10 - CBA Today eNewsletter - COMMUNITY BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA

When CBA was formed in 1969, the primary goal was to advocate on behalf of Georgia’s community banking industry, and that has remained a top priority to this day. The March/April issue of Georgia Communities First magazine focuses on CBA’s legislative efforts.

In addition to meeting CBA’s Advocacy Team, this issue includes advocacy insights from CBA Chair David Lance, Greater Community Bank, an interview with Senator Matt Brass, Chairman of Senate Banking & Financial Institutions Committee, Tyler Eck’s reporting from the Gold Dome and much more. Michael Huff, Vice President and Director of Government and Industry Relations, FHLB Atlanta, provided an update on legislative issues on the federal level. Click here to read the latest issue.

CBA’s Advocacy Update:
Your Guide to the 2021 GA Legislative Session
CBA’s weekly Advocacy Update provides a quick look at happenings for the week as well as legislation CBA is tracking. Stay informed – click here.

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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:

Community Bank of Dublin-Laurens County, Dublin – Mr. Brian Bazemore

Lynde Schubert has joined Century Bank & Trust, Milledgeville, as Assistant Vice President/Loan Officer in their Greensboro Loan Production Office

Anastasia Lambert has joined Heritage Southeast Bank, McDonough, as Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources.

Read more here.

United Community Bank Announces Partnership with National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA)
United Community Bank announces a partnership between its mortgage division and the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA), an organization that is dedicated to the inclusion of minorities and women in the mortgage industry who are advocates for sustainable homeownership in local communities. Read more.

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:

2021 Leadership Academy
The popular Community Bank Leadership Academy starts March 22. Register today to participate in four interactive, action oriented learning sessions.
Hilton Garden Inn - Mercer | 1220 Stadium Dr., Macon, GA 31204

Join 20 community bankers to develop personal and professional leadership skills through CBA's Community Bank Leadership Academy. Our Leadership Academy is engaging, interactive & effective. Participants will set learning goals, assess and increase their leadership skills including, communicating effectively in teams, with clients, and with various personality styles, they will make presentations with confidence, build project action plans, improve performance and continue their ongoing learning. The leadership academy will enhance individual skills that will bring positive influence to your organizations and communities.

IRA Fundamentals
Thursday, March 18, 2021 | In-Person or STREAM
This basic Fundamentals of IRAs workshop provides attendees with a solid foundation of IRA knowledge. Exercises are included throughout the session to help participants apply information to job-related situations. Attendees will leave this session able to work with IRA owners and process basic IRA transactions with confidence. Register today.

CBA Wellness Solutions - Health Insurance - FREE
Thursday, March 18, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CBA is hosting a complimentary webinar for member banks and partner firms to learn about the benefits of CBA’s Health Insurance solution. CBA has partnered with CS&O Captives and CBIZ to offer a comprehensive health insurance program for its members. Register here.

FREE Webinar: A Year in the Making: Where the Bond Market Stands Today
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The past 12 months have been a non-stop ride through first-ever events related to the bond market. Unprecedented stimulus programs, aggressive Federal Reserve actions, and an institutional investors’ changing demands have produced an entirely new paradigm for portfolio management.

This one-hour webinar, co-hosted by Community Bankers of Georgia and ICBA Securities, will discuss the current state of investing, and highlight sectors that have appeared or have become more popular over the past year. We will also comment on the makeup of a typical community bank’s bond portfolio in 2021. Jim Reber, President and CEO of ICBA Securities, will be the presenter.

Georgia Dream Training
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs announces free training for Georgia Dream participating lenders.

Georgia Dream Training - Closers, Post Closers, Shippers: March 10, 2021 |10:30am EST

LO's, Processors, Underwriters: March 17, 2021 | 1:00pm EST

Closers, Post Closers, Shippers: March 24, 2021 | 10:30am EST

LO's, Processors, Underwriters: March 25, 2021 10:30am EST

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Here are some of the latest news stories relevant to community banking and the financial services industry:

March 10, 2021