Lenders under $10 billion in assets have made some 2.35 million Paycheck Protection Program loans worth more than $226 billion through both rounds of funding, the SBA reported. According to an SBA summary of loan approvals through June 20, lenders from $10 billion to $50 billion in assets made more than 720,000 loans worth more than $100 billion. Combined, the two asset classes account for nearly 66 percent of approved loans and more than 63 percent of the approved dollar amount. Click here for CBA’s complete resource center for the Paycheck Protection Program which includes the new EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications.
Why Relationships Still Matter: How Community Banks Saved the Country During Covid-19
How do smaller financial institutions differentiate themselves? Focus on what they do best, building relationships and utilizing technology to augment relationships. “Where there’s a healthy community bank, there’s a healthy community,” explained Charles Potts, Chief Innovation Officer with the Independent Community Bankers of America from the ICBA. Read the article from Forbes.
How do smaller financial institutions differentiate themselves? Focus on what they do best, building relationships and utilizing technology to augment relationships. “Where there’s a healthy community bank, there’s a healthy community,” explained Charles Potts, Chief Innovation Officer with the Independent Community Bankers of America from the ICBA. Read the article from Forbes.
CBA Bankers Attend Doug Collins Fundraiser
CBA Leadership Bankers Chuck Harwell and Brian Bazemore, The Citizens Bank of Cochran/Community Bank of Dublin-Laurens County, along with John McNair, President & CEO of Community Bankers Association of Georgia, welcomed Representative Doug Collins to the brand new Saltwater Fishery restaurant in Dublin, GA.
CBA Leadership Bankers Chuck Harwell and Brian Bazemore, The Citizens Bank of Cochran/Community Bank of Dublin-Laurens County, along with John McNair, President & CEO of Community Bankers Association of Georgia, welcomed Representative Doug Collins to the brand new Saltwater Fishery restaurant in Dublin, GA.
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Celebrate Independent Retailer Month
Each month Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) designs promotional items to help member banks celebrate different aspects of community banking. July is Independent Retailer Month – Shop Local. Take advantage of free graphics for your website, social media, hashtags, and ways to celebrate.
Celebrate Independent Retailer Month
Each month Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) designs promotional items to help member banks celebrate different aspects of community banking. July is Independent Retailer Month – Shop Local. Take advantage of free graphics for your website, social media, hashtags, and ways to celebrate.
Meet Diana Baker from Travelers: Georgia Communities First
The May/June issue of Georgia Communities First magazine features Diana Baker, Managing Director Southeast Territory Bond & Specialty Insurance, Travelers, a Gold-Level Preferred Service Provider located in Alpharetta. CBA invited Diana to participate in a Q&A so you can learn more about Travelers and Diana.
Read the full article in CBA's latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine, CBA’s digital bi-monthly magazine.
The May/June issue of Georgia Communities First magazine features Diana Baker, Managing Director Southeast Territory Bond & Specialty Insurance, Travelers, a Gold-Level Preferred Service Provider located in Alpharetta. CBA invited Diana to participate in a Q&A so you can learn more about Travelers and Diana.
Read the full article in CBA's latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine, CBA’s digital bi-monthly magazine.
Two Ways for Members to Access the 2020 Georgia Financial Directory – Online PDF and Interactive
Access CBA’s 2020 Georgia Financial Directory anytime/anywhere. With two versions, accessing member information has never been easier. The contains information on banks, holding companies, Preferred Service Providers, Associate Members and more. The directory is password protected, so please contact CBA if you need your login credentials. Once you access the directory, please see bookmarks in upper right-hand corner. Looking for the interactive version – click on the right side of the Members Only Green Menu for specifics on accessing. Anyone in your bank or business can access!! Access your digital version!
Access CBA’s 2020 Georgia Financial Directory anytime/anywhere. With two versions, accessing member information has never been easier. The contains information on banks, holding companies, Preferred Service Providers, Associate Members and more. The directory is password protected, so please contact CBA if you need your login credentials. Once you access the directory, please see bookmarks in upper right-hand corner. Looking for the interactive version – click on the right side of the Members Only Green Menu for specifics on accessing. Anyone in your bank or business can access!! Access your digital version!
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- United Community Bank is proud to announce gifts totaling $10,000 to four United Way chapters throughout the bank’s southeastern footprint. The donations, which will help United Way further its mission and assist those in the community negatively affected by COVID-19, were made on behalf of customers who participated in the bank’s inaugural virtual Customer Appreciation Day activities. Receiving organizations include United Way of the Midlands (SC), United Way of the Greater Triangle (NC), United Way of Greater Atlanta (GA), and United Way of Rome and Floyd County (GA). Read full press release.
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Shefali Patel has joined United Community Bank as Senior Vice President/Commercial Relationship Manager in the Metro Atlanta market.
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Eric Rein, Commercial Relationship Officer, Renasant Bank, Kennesaw, was named one of Cherokee County’s Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to watch.
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Jason Molfetas has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
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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:
Session III: Growing the Retail Branch
In-Person or Live Virtual STREAM
Workshop 3 focuses on the Retail Leader’s Role as Sales and Service Leaders. Attendees learn to plan, motivate, and challenge the team to consistently provide exceptional service and meet the Branch’s goals.Register here.
In-Person or Live Virtual STREAM
Workshop 3 focuses on the Retail Leader’s Role as Sales and Service Leaders. Attendees learn to plan, motivate, and challenge the team to consistently provide exceptional service and meet the Branch’s goals.Register here.
In-Person or Live Virtual STREAM
Tough conversations in the workplace Conflict is inevitable — in work and in life. Managers must address performance issues, and colleagues with competing priorities must figure out how to work together. These situations call for having tough conversations. Hear how to conduct tough conversations, build communication skills and enhance relationships — leading to better business performance. Identify underlying differences in work styles, goals and power dynamics to change the way you view conflict. Learn more and register.
Tough conversations in the workplace Conflict is inevitable — in work and in life. Managers must address performance issues, and colleagues with competing priorities must figure out how to work together. These situations call for having tough conversations. Hear how to conduct tough conversations, build communication skills and enhance relationships — leading to better business performance. Identify underlying differences in work styles, goals and power dynamics to change the way you view conflict. Learn more and register.
Fair Lending, CRA and ECOA GMI Collection.
In-Person or Live Virtual STREAM
You are not HMDA reportable, so now what?Under Regulation B (ECOA), you still must collect government monitoring information (GMI). Join us as we walk through what is required and what are your options. Then, let's leverage that data to explore fair lending and the community reinvestment requirements. We will highlight the fair lending rules and the interplay with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Register today.
In-Person or Live Virtual STREAM
You are not HMDA reportable, so now what?Under Regulation B (ECOA), you still must collect government monitoring information (GMI). Join us as we walk through what is required and what are your options. Then, let's leverage that data to explore fair lending and the community reinvestment requirements. We will highlight the fair lending rules and the interplay with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Register today.
Tech Showcase: Core, Data and Intelligence
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
This innovative series lets bankers see a wide range of providers in a short, concentrated period, giving you the freedom to follow-up at your own time and pace - all without leaving the office. In our final session on June 30, hosted by Scott Mills, President of William Mills Agency, we will look at some of the best Core, Data and Intelligence solutions available, featuring demos and presentations from:
JHA · CSI · KlariVis · Xamin · Artis
This 90-minute, bankers only event begins at 10:30 am ET and is free for all CBA members. Click here to register and learn more about showcase.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
This innovative series lets bankers see a wide range of providers in a short, concentrated period, giving you the freedom to follow-up at your own time and pace - all without leaving the office. In our final session on June 30, hosted by Scott Mills, President of William Mills Agency, we will look at some of the best Core, Data and Intelligence solutions available, featuring demos and presentations from:
JHA · CSI · KlariVis · Xamin · Artis
This 90-minute, bankers only event begins at 10:30 am ET and is free for all CBA members. Click here to register and learn more about showcase.
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- Here are some of the latest national news stories relevant to community banking and the financial services industry:
- Recent Disaster Relief Changes with Retirement Plans - Guest article from Associate Member Ascensus
- Insights to Help Lenders Navigate the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020 - Guest article from Associate Member CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
- Fed working on coin shortages
- FDIC modifies flood insurance enforcement
- Cyber fraud surges as COVID-19 changes banking, e-commerce
- Cotton News - Agriculture Update
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