With over $75 billion in economic impact every year, agribusiness is Georgia’s leading industry. With long growing seasons, a favorable climate, and over nine million acres of operating farmland in the state, Georgia is prime for growing and producing valuable agricultural commodities.
The state leads the nation in production of chickens, peanuts, pecans, blueberries, and rye. In this issue of Georgia Communities First, CBA showcases the monumental impact Georgia’s community banks play in agribusiness in the state. Thank you to the many banks who shared about the lines of agriculture they support and shared challenges, opportunities, their view on the future of Ag lending as well as how CBA can help support this valuable sector. Read the July/August issue
The state leads the nation in production of chickens, peanuts, pecans, blueberries, and rye. In this issue of Georgia Communities First, CBA showcases the monumental impact Georgia’s community banks play in agribusiness in the state. Thank you to the many banks who shared about the lines of agriculture they support and shared challenges, opportunities, their view on the future of Ag lending as well as how CBA can help support this valuable sector. Read the July/August issue
Independent Banker Names Top Lenders
ICBA's Independent Banker magazine announced in the July issue its rankings of the top community bank loan producers for 2020. The “ICBA’s Top Lenders 2020” feature includes agricultural, commercial, and consumer and mortgage lenders.
The annual list is based on the strength of competitive banking services and operational efficiencies using 2019 FDIC data. Recognized community bankers embody the entrepreneurial spirit of community banking, follow established industry fundamentals, and embrace innovation.
Congratulations to the following CBA members:
ICBA's Independent Banker magazine announced in the July issue its rankings of the top community bank loan producers for 2020. The “ICBA’s Top Lenders 2020” feature includes agricultural, commercial, and consumer and mortgage lenders.
The annual list is based on the strength of competitive banking services and operational efficiencies using 2019 FDIC data. Recognized community bankers embody the entrepreneurial spirit of community banking, follow established industry fundamentals, and embrace innovation.
Congratulations to the following CBA members:
- Commercial Lending: $500-$999 million: First IC Bank, Doraville
- Consumer & Mortgage:
- Less than $500 million: Georgia Banking Company, Atlanta
- $500 - $999 million: BankSouth, Greensboro
- $500 - $999 million: PrimeSouth Bank, Blackshear
John McNair, CBA President & CEO attended the “All About Georgia Tour” for U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler earlier this week. The Meet and Greet event was held in Marietta.
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United Community Bank, Atlanta announces the addition of five veteran bankers to the metro-Atlanta team. Craig Dowdy will lead the team as Commercial Lending Division Manager and Song Keovongsak, Steve Rawl, Robert Quinilty and Brad Booker have joined as Commercial Relationship Managers.
Craig Dowdy
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Brad Booker
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Song Keovongsak
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Robert Quinilty
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Steve Rawl
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Joel Higdon has been named Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at Hyperion Bank, Atlanta.
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Christian Ngo has joined United Community Bank as a Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager in the Metro Atlanta market.
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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 II: Developing the Team and Handling Challenging Performance Situations
For the our banks, reopening is simply not a "one and done." What is the plan for ensuring employee and customer confidence? Now that most of our banks are “back to normal,” keeping the team positive, engaged, and focused is not only key but also critical. What worked in the past will not necessarily work going forward. Addressing, developing and responding to reoccurring customer and team concerns, rebuilding and refocusing on the banking basics, as well as trouble shooting and resolving performance challenges will be the included in this interactive, "real world" session. Restoring and rebuilding a cohesive team during this new normal is the focus of this one-day workshop.
For the our banks, reopening is simply not a "one and done." What is the plan for ensuring employee and customer confidence? Now that most of our banks are “back to normal,” keeping the team positive, engaged, and focused is not only key but also critical. What worked in the past will not necessarily work going forward. Addressing, developing and responding to reoccurring customer and team concerns, rebuilding and refocusing on the banking basics, as well as trouble shooting and resolving performance challenges will be the included in this interactive, "real world" session. Restoring and rebuilding a cohesive team during this new normal is the focus of this one-day workshop.
Fair Lending, CRA & ECOA GMI Collection
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). CBA has moved all the July compliance programs on July 20, 21, 22, 23 to virtual. Register Here.
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). CBA has moved all the July compliance programs on July 20, 21, 22, 23 to virtual. Register Here.
Don’t Miss “You Heard it from the Regulators”
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | ATDC & CBA Virtual Series
Over 130 people registered for the first session of a three-part series hosted by Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) and CBA’s ATDC Fintech Committee. The session focused on balancing the perceived risk of bank and fintech partnerships. Special thanks to Kristin Slink, ATDC, Chris Stanley, Atlantic Capital Bank, Kim Kirk, Queensborough National Bank & Trust, Zach Duke, Finosec and Charles Potts, ICBA.
The next session will be held July 22nd and feature a panel of regulators and experts to include Kevin Hagler, GA, DBF; Michael Emancipator, ICBA; Terry Ammons, Wifpli; Ted Mullin, FDIC and Lali Shaffer, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank. Click here to register.
Don’t Miss Part Three: Run it by the Banker - August 5th, 11:30-12:30 p.m. Register here.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | ATDC & CBA Virtual Series
Over 130 people registered for the first session of a three-part series hosted by Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) and CBA’s ATDC Fintech Committee. The session focused on balancing the perceived risk of bank and fintech partnerships. Special thanks to Kristin Slink, ATDC, Chris Stanley, Atlantic Capital Bank, Kim Kirk, Queensborough National Bank & Trust, Zach Duke, Finosec and Charles Potts, ICBA.
The next session will be held July 22nd and feature a panel of regulators and experts to include Kevin Hagler, GA, DBF; Michael Emancipator, ICBA; Terry Ammons, Wifpli; Ted Mullin, FDIC and Lali Shaffer, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank. Click here to register.
Don’t Miss Part Three: Run it by the Banker - August 5th, 11:30-12:30 p.m. Register here.
Our Advanced Commercial Lending school will focus on commercial and industrial borrowers and is designed for Lenders and Analysts with experience in the credit underwriting process for these types of loans. It is recommended for the participants to have attended a Commercial Lending School or other types of related training. We will take a deeper dive to provide an advanced understanding of Credit Analysis, Loan Portfolio Management and expose the participant to other areas of Specialized Lending. These concepts will benefit all who are ready to analyze their commercial borrowers/prospects for a deeper level of understanding.
Webinar: Bankruptcy 101: A Special Webinar for the CBA of Georgia
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. ET
Stalled reopenings, truncated travel, rising infection rates and increased unemployment resulting from the pandemic continue to be catalysts for accelerated commercial bankruptcy filings, foreclosures and insolvency proceedings. Some predict that one of the largest bankruptcy surges in generations is on the horizon, and community banks will be undoubtedly be affected.
Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to present a “bankruptcy primer” to provide a high-level overview of fundamental insolvency concepts and strategies in the age of COVID-19. The presenters will include partners Sean A. Gordon and J.A. Schneider and associate Austin Alexander. Please register online to receive the webinar login information.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. ET
Stalled reopenings, truncated travel, rising infection rates and increased unemployment resulting from the pandemic continue to be catalysts for accelerated commercial bankruptcy filings, foreclosures and insolvency proceedings. Some predict that one of the largest bankruptcy surges in generations is on the horizon, and community banks will be undoubtedly be affected.
Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to present a “bankruptcy primer” to provide a high-level overview of fundamental insolvency concepts and strategies in the age of COVID-19. The presenters will include partners Sean A. Gordon and J.A. Schneider and associate Austin Alexander. Please register online to receive the webinar login information.
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