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John McNair and the CBA Swaggin’ Wagon have been crisscrossing the state over the past several weeks participating in events to celebrate the service of long-time community bankers and new community bank branch openings. Last week, John and Swags were honored to help recognize Ms. Sandy Cowart of Greater Community Bank, Rome, for her 40 years of dedicated service to the community banking industry in Northwest Georgia. Swags and John were in Carrolton later that same day to help open the new office of American Commerce Bank, Bremen. President/CEO David Tate and the entire team at American Commerce did a great job kicking off their new branch. Swags commented, “whenever there is an opportunity to recognize our great community bankers, John and I will always be there. Just give me a full tank of gas and we are on our way! ” Both events last week were on St. Patrick’s Day. Feeling the spirit, Swags asked Cassie Cornell to find some appropriate Irish regalia to wear. Finding items in Swags’ size can be hard; however, as usual Cassie got it just right. Contact Lindsay Greene to let us know about your bank’s milestone events.
Celebrating Women Volunteers
March is Women’s History Month, and CBA would like to celebrate the many women serving on CBA committees. CBA has 14 committees, including the association’s Board of Directors.
CBA committees are led by diverse and highly talented community bank professionals from across the state. This network of volunteers assists CBA with valuable input on professional development programs, advocacy, membership benefits, innovation strategies, products & services and much more. Take a look at the latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine for more.
March is Women’s History Month, and CBA would like to celebrate the many women serving on CBA committees. CBA has 14 committees, including the association’s Board of Directors.
CBA committees are led by diverse and highly talented community bank professionals from across the state. This network of volunteers assists CBA with valuable input on professional development programs, advocacy, membership benefits, innovation strategies, products & services and much more. Take a look at the latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine for more.
Community Banking Champions Celebrate Community
Banking Month
Every year, CBA distinguishes April as Community Banking Month, recognizing the unique spirit which makes community banks the foundation of their communities throughout Georgia.
Participating in Community Banking Month gives you the opportunity to highlight all your bank does to benefit your community. Every year Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) designs promotional items to help member banks celebrate community banking! Participation in this excellent advertising campaign will help boost your public relations image and prove your bank is an important foundation to your community.
CBA hopes you will join the nation in showing off the spirit and love for your community and participate in this year's Community Banking Month! Click here for hashtags, promotional materials, social posts and more.
Banking Month
Every year, CBA distinguishes April as Community Banking Month, recognizing the unique spirit which makes community banks the foundation of their communities throughout Georgia.
Participating in Community Banking Month gives you the opportunity to highlight all your bank does to benefit your community. Every year Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) designs promotional items to help member banks celebrate community banking! Participation in this excellent advertising campaign will help boost your public relations image and prove your bank is an important foundation to your community.
CBA hopes you will join the nation in showing off the spirit and love for your community and participate in this year's Community Banking Month! Click here for hashtags, promotional materials, social posts and more.
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:
- VSoft Corporation, Atlanta - Ms. Alicia McKinley
Tee it up for PAC! Register Now for Topgolf! Registration Ends April 6th!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind event that is equal parts networking and golf tournament with friendly competition! This open-air tournament offers a way to connect and raise money for an important cause—CBA’s PAC Fund. Enjoy food, beverages, prizes and support CBA’s PAC. Register today!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind event that is equal parts networking and golf tournament with friendly competition! This open-air tournament offers a way to connect and raise money for an important cause—CBA’s PAC Fund. Enjoy food, beverages, prizes and support CBA’s PAC. Register today!
The McNair Family Scholarship—Designed for Adult Learners Working at a Georgia Community Bank
John and Lisa McNair, together with their family, announced the annual McNair Family Scholarship, honoring Nicholas Cimino, earlier this year. The scholarship is designed for adult learners working at a Georgia community bank.
The McNair Family Scholarship recognizes and honors the achievements of Nicholas (Nick) R. Cimino. The scholarship will be awarded once per year to an adult learner who is currently employed at a Georgia community bank and plans to work towards an associate, bachelor's, or trade degree.
An adult learner is defined as a student at least two years removed from high school. The student must be working at least 25 hours per week at a Georgia community bank. The $1,000.00 award will be paid directly to the institution of higher learning to offset student expenses.
Click here to learn more about Nick Cimino and his dedication to earning his college degree while working and raising his family. All applications must be received at the CBA office by April 30, 2022. The winner will be announced by the end of May 2022.
John and Lisa McNair, together with their family, announced the annual McNair Family Scholarship, honoring Nicholas Cimino, earlier this year. The scholarship is designed for adult learners working at a Georgia community bank.
The McNair Family Scholarship recognizes and honors the achievements of Nicholas (Nick) R. Cimino. The scholarship will be awarded once per year to an adult learner who is currently employed at a Georgia community bank and plans to work towards an associate, bachelor's, or trade degree.
An adult learner is defined as a student at least two years removed from high school. The student must be working at least 25 hours per week at a Georgia community bank. The $1,000.00 award will be paid directly to the institution of higher learning to offset student expenses.
Click here to learn more about Nick Cimino and his dedication to earning his college degree while working and raising his family. All applications must be received at the CBA office by April 30, 2022. The winner will be announced by the end of May 2022.
Leo Phillips III has been named Vice Chairman of Central Georgia Banking Company as well as the Vice Chairman of the State Bank of Cochran Board of Directors. He is with the law firm Phillips & Phillips.
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Gray Way has been promoted to Commercial Lender in the Perry Market at Planters First Bank.
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Kevin Allen has been promoted to Credit Analyst with Flint Community Bank, Albany.
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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:
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April Farlow has spent over 15 years motivating audiences to get out of their comfort zone, speak up and represent their values. As a corporate trainer, April has taught over 20,000 individuals and honed her skills to motivate hard-to-reach audiences. She has ranked in the top 1% of facilitators out of 3,000 for Dale Carnegie Training.
April delivers! On topics such as vision development, self-confidence, presentation skills, and leadership, she has led to measurable behavioral change impacting the bottom line in multiple industries. Organizations who have heard from April include UPS (United Parcel Service), CDC (Centers for Disease Control), Federal Home Loan Bank Atlanta, Home Depot, Kroger Company, Spanx, Chick-Fil-A, Wal-Mart, Magic Wand Foundation, Abbot, and Mitsubishi Electric. CBA Group Rate is available now through Monday, May 23, 2022. Please call 800-342-0212, and reference the Community Bankers Association of Georgia to book your room. |
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SHAZAM's 2022 Forum
April 5—7, 2022
CBA Diamond Preferred Service Provider SHAZAM is holding their 2022 Forum, April 5-7 in Des Moines, Iowa, under the theme of Amplify Your Experience. The Forum provides knowledgeable experts who will enlighten on topics such as fraud, cybersecurity, payments, cryptocurrency, digital banking and more.
Keynote speakers include Rachel Wilson, Director of Cybersecurity at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, and nationally recognized photographer Andy Jannings with his closing keynote "Cancer, COVID and 2 Good Dogs: Lessons from the Worst Best Years of My Life".
For more information and to register, visit www.shazam.net/forum
April 5—7, 2022
CBA Diamond Preferred Service Provider SHAZAM is holding their 2022 Forum, April 5-7 in Des Moines, Iowa, under the theme of Amplify Your Experience. The Forum provides knowledgeable experts who will enlighten on topics such as fraud, cybersecurity, payments, cryptocurrency, digital banking and more.
Keynote speakers include Rachel Wilson, Director of Cybersecurity at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, and nationally recognized photographer Andy Jannings with his closing keynote "Cancer, COVID and 2 Good Dogs: Lessons from the Worst Best Years of My Life".
For more information and to register, visit www.shazam.net/forum
Webinar: How Community Banks Can Thrive Even in Today's Economic Uncertainty
March 29, 2022 | 3:00 pm
How can banks thrive in today’s challenging environment? Join IntraFi Network for an expert-led discussion as they provide critical advice for how banks can thrive despite today’s extraordinary market and industry environment. Hear from industry experts as they discuss timely topics such as alternative deposit strategies, risk management and core deposit insights. Learn more and register.
March 29, 2022 | 3:00 pm
How can banks thrive in today’s challenging environment? Join IntraFi Network for an expert-led discussion as they provide critical advice for how banks can thrive despite today’s extraordinary market and industry environment. Hear from industry experts as they discuss timely topics such as alternative deposit strategies, risk management and core deposit insights. Learn more and register.
Webinar: Cybersecurity Hot Topics: The Latest Trends
March 30, 2022 | 10:00 am
Information technology and cybersecurity are constantly evolving. You can’t have an effective cybersecurity strategy if you don’t know what you’re up against. This webinar will discuss the latest tips and trends for how to navigate your institution’s IT security posture to ensure you are protecting your assets effectively. Learn more and register.
March 30, 2022 | 10:00 am
Information technology and cybersecurity are constantly evolving. You can’t have an effective cybersecurity strategy if you don’t know what you’re up against. This webinar will discuss the latest tips and trends for how to navigate your institution’s IT security posture to ensure you are protecting your assets effectively. Learn more and register.
Proactive Cybersecurity: Why Training Is the Best
Investment You Can Make
Guest Article from CBA Associate AMATAS
By 2025 the cost of cybercrime is expected to reach $10.5 trillion USD annually. Taken as a country’s GDP, this would make cybercrime the third-largest economy in the world.
With the increase in cybercrime activity, more and more businesses will see themselves faced with the question of how to secure their data and systems. What is the best way to react, and is it possible to prepare, rather than wait for misfortune to strike? Those questions are at the heart of the difference between proactive and reactive cybersecurity. Read entire article.
Investment You Can Make
Guest Article from CBA Associate AMATAS
By 2025 the cost of cybercrime is expected to reach $10.5 trillion USD annually. Taken as a country’s GDP, this would make cybercrime the third-largest economy in the world.
With the increase in cybercrime activity, more and more businesses will see themselves faced with the question of how to secure their data and systems. What is the best way to react, and is it possible to prepare, rather than wait for misfortune to strike? Those questions are at the heart of the difference between proactive and reactive cybersecurity. Read entire article.
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