CBA of Georgia is grateful to Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her entire staff for all the support provided during the PPP loan roll out. Sen. Loffler was actively engaged in helping CBA secure accurate and timely information to help Georgia’s community banks provide the much needed PPP funding for their small business customers. Georgia’s community banks far outpaced national lenders and tax-exempt credit unions in providing PPP loans to small businesses. In Georgia, over 160,000 businesses received approximately $14.5 billion in PPP funding. Sen. Loeffler is a strong supporter of community banking as well as small business. CBA appreciates the relationship and looks forward to working with Sen. Loeffler and her staff to continue to advance the community banking agenda.
Keeping You Safe at CBA's 52nd Annual Convention
Message from CEO John McNair
With registrations for CBA’s 52nd Annual Convention outpacing our projections, we have had questions regarding safety precautions for the event in light of the current situation. As President & CEO, it is important for me to communicate to all that CBA is following every recommendation and taking every precaution possible to maximize the learning experience of our attendees while keeping everyone as safe as possible. Please take a moment to read the outline of efforts your association is making to ensure a safe learning environment for our members. For your convenience and peace of mind, please find a list of FAQ's and a letter to guests from the Hilton Sandestin.
Message from CEO John McNair
With registrations for CBA’s 52nd Annual Convention outpacing our projections, we have had questions regarding safety precautions for the event in light of the current situation. As President & CEO, it is important for me to communicate to all that CBA is following every recommendation and taking every precaution possible to maximize the learning experience of our attendees while keeping everyone as safe as possible. Please take a moment to read the outline of efforts your association is making to ensure a safe learning environment for our members. For your convenience and peace of mind, please find a list of FAQ's and a letter to guests from the Hilton Sandestin.
Vote for CBA and Lori Godfrey in James Magazine's Annual Publication
It's time again to vote for the Top Lobbyists for the September/October issue of JAMES Magazine!
JAMES Magazine is the only media publication that annually ranks Georgia's top governmental affairs firms, business and trade associations, and registered lobbyists.
Please consider voting for CBA and for Chief Lobbyist Lori Godfrey for her unrelenting effort to represent Georgia’s community banks. CBA’s SB157 is the most significant piece of banking legislation passed in the last several years. Still in its first year, SB157 has allowed 70 plus Georgia community banks to move almost $200 million into the reciprocal deposit network. SB157 is truly meaningful legislation. CBA is asking our membership to recognize Lori for her efforts not only for the bill passage, but also as Georgia’s top banking lobbyist.
Thank you for your consideration and support. Please vote as often as you like and feel free to forward this email and link onto other colleagues. Voting will end Friday, August 14th. Vote here.
It's time again to vote for the Top Lobbyists for the September/October issue of JAMES Magazine!
JAMES Magazine is the only media publication that annually ranks Georgia's top governmental affairs firms, business and trade associations, and registered lobbyists.
Please consider voting for CBA and for Chief Lobbyist Lori Godfrey for her unrelenting effort to represent Georgia’s community banks. CBA’s SB157 is the most significant piece of banking legislation passed in the last several years. Still in its first year, SB157 has allowed 70 plus Georgia community banks to move almost $200 million into the reciprocal deposit network. SB157 is truly meaningful legislation. CBA is asking our membership to recognize Lori for her efforts not only for the bill passage, but also as Georgia’s top banking lobbyist.
Thank you for your consideration and support. Please vote as often as you like and feel free to forward this email and link onto other colleagues. Voting will end Friday, August 14th. Vote here.
Board Member Opportunities: Now is Your Time to Make a Difference
CBA is looking for committed bankers to serve on the Board of Directors and our various committees. Committee participation is a smart way to network with peers and with 11 committees, there’s something for everyone. Please take a moment to complete the short Board Participation Survey to let us know your level of interest. Please complete survey by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31st.
CBA is looking for committed bankers to serve on the Board of Directors and our various committees. Committee participation is a smart way to network with peers and with 11 committees, there’s something for everyone. Please take a moment to complete the short Board Participation Survey to let us know your level of interest. Please complete survey by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31st.
Solutions for Success: Experience is the Real Competitive Advantage
The July/August issue of Georgia Communities First includes the Solutions for Success series, which highlights timely issues and best practices from CBA Associate Members and Preferred Service Providers. CBA recently met with Matt Mingenback, Vice President – Sales at FITECH to ask about best practices for banks to consider in an industry where technology is changing by the minute and contactless sales are becoming the norm. Read the full article in CBA's latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine and learn how a tech-forward mindset correlates to long-term value for your customers.
The July/August issue of Georgia Communities First includes the Solutions for Success series, which highlights timely issues and best practices from CBA Associate Members and Preferred Service Providers. CBA recently met with Matt Mingenback, Vice President – Sales at FITECH to ask about best practices for banks to consider in an industry where technology is changing by the minute and contactless sales are becoming the norm. Read the full article in CBA's latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine and learn how a tech-forward mindset correlates to long-term value for your customers.
Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
- John McNair and Lori Godfrey from CBA show their support at Senator Jeff Mullis’ golf tournament in Trenton.
- Southern Baked Pie Company, Gainesville and banker Dawn Justus, Vice President and Relationship Manager at United Community Bank, Blairsville, were recently featured in Independent Banker magazine. In the article, four enterprising business owners share how their community banks have guided them through thick and thin—building deep, lasting relationships along the way. Read the article.
Congratulations to Michael Dean, Regional Director, FDIC, Atlanta, who will be retiring from the FDIC on July 31, 2020 after 33 years of service. Our sincere appreciation to Michael for his support of Georgia’s community banking industry.
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The American Bankers Association’s Nominating Committee has selected the official slate of candidates for ABA officers for election at the association’s annual meeting in October. Congratulations to Jim Edwards, CEO, United Bank, Griffin, who was nominated as the 2020-21 Chairman.
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Keith Hagen has joined ICI Consulting as Senior Vice President.
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Melvin Hugans has joined Thomasville National Bank as Community Reinvestment Officer.
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Karen Hooper, Vice President & Human Resources Director at Rabun County Bank, Clayton, has announced her retirement after nearly 45 years at the bank.
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Alex Neal has joined United Community Advisory Services in Blue Ridge as a LPL Financial Advisor.
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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:
Have you Had Your Annual BSA Training?
Hear from Dianne Barton, President of Performance Solutions as she shares the exciting takeaways from this year’s Advanced BSA Officer School. CBA's 13th Annual Advanced BSA Officer School includes roundtable discussions, BSA Hot Topics & Trends, BSA exam manual, To Bank or Not Bank – High Risk Customers, Products and Services, Understanding MRB in Georgia; CBD, Hemp and Marijuana, regulatory updates, banker panel and much more! Register today and enjoy all of this at the beautiful King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort in St. Simons Island!
Hear from Dianne Barton, President of Performance Solutions as she shares the exciting takeaways from this year’s Advanced BSA Officer School. CBA's 13th Annual Advanced BSA Officer School includes roundtable discussions, BSA Hot Topics & Trends, BSA exam manual, To Bank or Not Bank – High Risk Customers, Products and Services, Understanding MRB in Georgia; CBD, Hemp and Marijuana, regulatory updates, banker panel and much more! Register today and enjoy all of this at the beautiful King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort in St. Simons Island!
Run it By the Banker: Call for Bankers!
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 | ATDC & CBA Virtual Series
Open call for community bankers to participate in our event, providing raw feedback to fintech companies. This virtual event is the last session of a 3-part series focused on how community banks and fintechs can work together for a better financial ecosystem. Learn more and register.
Thank you to the following who participated in last week’s panel presentation “You Heard it from the Regulators,” - Commissioner Kevin Hagler, GA Department of Banking & Finance; Lali Shaffer, Atlanta Federal Reserve; Ted Mullin, FDIC; Michael Emancipator, ICBA; and Terry Ammons, Wipfli.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 | ATDC & CBA Virtual Series
Open call for community bankers to participate in our event, providing raw feedback to fintech companies. This virtual event is the last session of a 3-part series focused on how community banks and fintechs can work together for a better financial ecosystem. Learn more and register.
Thank you to the following who participated in last week’s panel presentation “You Heard it from the Regulators,” - Commissioner Kevin Hagler, GA Department of Banking & Finance; Lali Shaffer, Atlanta Federal Reserve; Ted Mullin, FDIC; Michael Emancipator, ICBA; and Terry Ammons, Wipfli.
Webinar: The Cyber Security Tsunami
Thursday, August 13, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. | Presented by Passpoint Security.
How do you manage security and protect critical data when there are too many tools, too many alerts, and too many blind spots in your program?
Yvette Johnson and Mike Pearson from Passpoint Security share their experience and insight on best practices for managing the “noise” and “bad things” through effective security incident management and threat modeling.
Please, join them in this 30 minute webinar or participate in the ISO round table at the Cyber Risk & ISO Summit in Savannah on Thursday August 20, 2020. Click here to learn more and register.
Thursday, August 13, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. | Presented by Passpoint Security.
How do you manage security and protect critical data when there are too many tools, too many alerts, and too many blind spots in your program?
Yvette Johnson and Mike Pearson from Passpoint Security share their experience and insight on best practices for managing the “noise” and “bad things” through effective security incident management and threat modeling.
Please, join them in this 30 minute webinar or participate in the ISO round table at the Cyber Risk & ISO Summit in Savannah on Thursday August 20, 2020. Click here to learn more and register.
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