Senator David Perdue will be granting CBA members an exclusive audience Friday, August 14th from 8:15 - 9:00 am. All CBA Members Welcome! Secure your virtual seat and register today!
There’s An App for That! CBA Has Gone Mobile!
Download CBA's new app and gain access to discussion groups, convention/event portals, news updates, directories and much more! Member login is easy, simply enter the email address registered with CBA then enter the code sent to you and you're in! Gain inside access to the convention schedule and create a personal schedule of favorite, can't miss events! Join in our group discussions for digital networking and discussions with your peers to have your questions answered right from your phone. All this and so much more, download and explore the CBA of GA app today!
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Download CBA's new app and gain access to discussion groups, convention/event portals, news updates, directories and much more! Member login is easy, simply enter the email address registered with CBA then enter the code sent to you and you're in! Gain inside access to the convention schedule and create a personal schedule of favorite, can't miss events! Join in our group discussions for digital networking and discussions with your peers to have your questions answered right from your phone. All this and so much more, download and explore the CBA of GA app today!
Apple App Store: http://ow.ly/KhDd50ASCLY
Google Play Store: http://ow.ly/Wp5j50ASCM0
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The Smiling Face on the other end of the Phone!
Meet CBA’s Connie Shepard
Being able to connect with people is a true gift and CBA’s Connie Shepard has that gift. With an infectious laugh and a smile that lights up the room, Connie, who is Assistant Vice President, Professional Development and Member Engagement at CBA, sets aside time each day to connect with bankers.
“When I call a bank, my first goal is to see how the bank is doing through the pandemic and to let them know that CBA is here to serve. I have been amazed how everyone has pulled together and made it all work for their bank during this pandemic,” Connie explained. “Our Bankers are great people. The best part of my job is getting to know our bankers. Even though everyone is pressed for time everyone I have talked to is gracious and grants me some of that time. I have learned so much.”
Connie enjoys feedback and suggestions from bankers, many which have resulted in new program offerings. “I have learned about training needs that we can help the bank by bringing it in house - Lending Workshop. Training needs that have started new classes such as Credit Analyst 1 and 2 for example. We want our bankers to know and think CBA First- it is their association and we are here to serve our bankers and banks. I love where I work and our CBA Team!”
Connie has been at CBA for five years in November. She has twin daughters and a son-in-law who make her very proud. She’s a dog lover who has two Great Danes.
“Connie exemplifies the member-first attitude needed to success in the community bank association industry. She is driven to serve CBA’s member banks and will not stop until she provides a member with the requested information or resource they need,” stated John McNair, President & CEO of CBA. “I am grateful to have Connie as part of the CBA team!”
If you have a training need or a question about a CBA Professional Development program, please give Connie a call at 770-541-4490.
Meet CBA’s Connie Shepard
Being able to connect with people is a true gift and CBA’s Connie Shepard has that gift. With an infectious laugh and a smile that lights up the room, Connie, who is Assistant Vice President, Professional Development and Member Engagement at CBA, sets aside time each day to connect with bankers.
“When I call a bank, my first goal is to see how the bank is doing through the pandemic and to let them know that CBA is here to serve. I have been amazed how everyone has pulled together and made it all work for their bank during this pandemic,” Connie explained. “Our Bankers are great people. The best part of my job is getting to know our bankers. Even though everyone is pressed for time everyone I have talked to is gracious and grants me some of that time. I have learned so much.”
Connie enjoys feedback and suggestions from bankers, many which have resulted in new program offerings. “I have learned about training needs that we can help the bank by bringing it in house - Lending Workshop. Training needs that have started new classes such as Credit Analyst 1 and 2 for example. We want our bankers to know and think CBA First- it is their association and we are here to serve our bankers and banks. I love where I work and our CBA Team!”
Connie has been at CBA for five years in November. She has twin daughters and a son-in-law who make her very proud. She’s a dog lover who has two Great Danes.
“Connie exemplifies the member-first attitude needed to success in the community bank association industry. She is driven to serve CBA’s member banks and will not stop until she provides a member with the requested information or resource they need,” stated John McNair, President & CEO of CBA. “I am grateful to have Connie as part of the CBA team!”
If you have a training need or a question about a CBA Professional Development program, please give Connie a call at 770-541-4490.
PPP Forgiveness Platform now Live
The Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness platform is live and scheduled to begin accepting loan-forgiveness applications and decisions today. An SBA user guide released last week provides details on the timeline, decision process, account management, and more.
In a recent procedural notice, the SBA said all PPP Lender Authorizing Officials in the CAFS/ETRAN system should have received a welcome email from PPPForgivenessRequests@SBA.gov with instructions. Officials who have not received the email can contact SBA’s PPP Lender Hotline at 833-572-0502.
Additional PPP guidance and resources are available on Treasury’s PPP webpage and ICBA's COVID-19 resource center.
The Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness platform is live and scheduled to begin accepting loan-forgiveness applications and decisions today. An SBA user guide released last week provides details on the timeline, decision process, account management, and more.
In a recent procedural notice, the SBA said all PPP Lender Authorizing Officials in the CAFS/ETRAN system should have received a welcome email from PPPForgivenessRequests@SBA.gov with instructions. Officials who have not received the email can contact SBA’s PPP Lender Hotline at 833-572-0502.
Additional PPP guidance and resources are available on Treasury’s PPP webpage and ICBA's COVID-19 resource center.
Reminder: 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. Voting ends 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. Voting ends Friday, August 14th. Vote here.
2020 CBA Salary Survey Deadline Extended – August 17th
Budget time is around the corner and CBA’s 2020 Salary Survey will include salary and employee benefit data from your peers across the state. Take a few moments to complete the survey and receive a complimentary copy of the final report. The survey will close on August 17th and the final report will be available on September 1st. Click here for more details.
Budget time is around the corner and CBA’s 2020 Salary Survey will include salary and employee benefit data from your peers across the state. Take a few moments to complete the survey and receive a complimentary copy of the final report. The survey will close on August 17th and the final report will be available on September 1st. Click here for more details.
Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
- Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) has received a Grow with Google Small Business Fund loan from Opportunity Finance Network (OFN). The community development financial institution (CDFI) will deploy the loan to small businesses in metro Atlanta and North Georgia hurt by the economic impact of COVID-19. Read more here.
- State and federal regulators have given the green light to organizers to proceed with forming the new Classic City Bank in Athens. Classic City bank I/O is the first de novo bank application of 2020 in Georgia. The bank's organizers can now begin raising the $16 million capital approved by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and developing systems and staff for a projected opening in early November, said CEO and Chairman C. William "Bill" Hopper III.
- Oconee State Bank, Watkinsville, was recently featured in the August Issue of Business View Magazine. Click here to read the feature.
Melissa Malcom has joined ,Heritage Bank Southeast, McDonough, as Chief of Human Resources.
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David Wilson has joined Colony Bank, Macon, as Senior Vice President and Macon Market President.
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Amanda Clavino has been promoted to Assistant Corporate Secretary at Greater Community Bank, Rome.
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Pam Badgett, First Chatham Bank, Savannah, has been promoted to Vice President, and is Branch Manager of the bank’s Pooler office.
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Alicia Durden has joined the River City Bank, Rome, as SVP/Chief Operations Officer and Information Security Officer.
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Moryah Jackson has joined United Community Bank, Blairsville, as Vice President, Director of Community Development and Engagement.
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Karen Brooks has been promoted to Public Relations & Marketing Officer at Century Bank & Trust, Milledgeville.
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Eric Benson
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Heritage Southeast Bank, Jonesboro, has announced the purchase of certain assets and hiring of three employees of Diversified Funding Services, Inc. Diversified had provided backroom services for HSB Funding’s Factoring Services operations since 2017. HSB Funding will now perform these services in-house.
HSB Funding hired Eric Benson as President to lead the internal Factoring Division. He joins Portfolio Manager Hussein Marquez, Business Development Officer Daniel Thomas, and Account Representatives Terri Ross and Jennifer Pettus in the company. Read more here. |
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:
Bank Protection Summit
In-Person or Virtual Live STREAM available!
This NEW dual track Summit includes a track for Bank Security Topics and a track for Cyber Risk & ISO Topics.
Joint topics include:
Click here to view the full Bank Security Agenda
Click here to view the full Cyber Risk & ISO Agenda
In-Person or Virtual Live STREAM available!
This NEW dual track Summit includes a track for Bank Security Topics and a track for Cyber Risk & ISO Topics.
Joint topics include:
- Risk Assessment Best Practices
- Business Continuity
- Keynote Address: Communicating in a Crisis
Click here to view the full Bank Security Agenda
Click here to view the full Cyber Risk & ISO Agenda
Bank Secrecy Act
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Bank Secrecy Act at the beach! CBA's Annual Advanced BSA/AML Compliance 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!
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Bank Secrecy Act at the beach! CBA's Annual Advanced BSA/AML Compliance 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!
Retail Banking Forum
The Retail Banking Forum provides a platform and an opportunity for retail banking officers to exchange ideas freely and examine pressing issues in today's ever-evolving regulatory, cost-conscience, and results-driven environment. The agenda for each session is based on input from participants in the forum group and the facilitator. Also, subject matter experts will be brought in to cover specific pressing forum topics.
Session III - September Topics
The agenda is established by the attendees – submit your questions and topics to Connie Shepherd by August 28th.
The Retail Banking Forum provides a platform and an opportunity for retail banking officers to exchange ideas freely and examine pressing issues in today's ever-evolving regulatory, cost-conscience, and results-driven environment. The agenda for each session is based on input from participants in the forum group and the facilitator. Also, subject matter experts will be brought in to cover specific pressing forum topics.
Session III - September Topics
The agenda is established by the attendees – submit your questions and topics to Connie Shepherd by August 28th.
Warren Averett’s Annual Accounting Trends Update is Now Virtual
Participants have the same opportunity to earn up to eight hours of CPE by virtual presentations that will be hosted in segments of two-hour sessions over the course of four days. You can sign up for any or all the sessions based on your interest or CPE needs. The first session is Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. on Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit. Learn more and register.
Participants have the same opportunity to earn up to eight hours of CPE by virtual presentations that will be hosted in segments of two-hour sessions over the course of four days. You can sign up for any or all the sessions based on your interest or CPE needs. The first session is Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. on Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit. Learn more and register.
Webinar: Financial Services Compliance
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 | 2:00-2:50 PM
Join Elliott Davis for a 50 min Compliance Webinar. Earn one hour of CPE credit while learning about the following: Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Reform: Hopes and Hang ups; The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Regulatory Compliance Considerations. Learn more and register.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 | 2:00-2:50 PM
Join Elliott Davis for a 50 min Compliance Webinar. Earn one hour of CPE credit while learning about the following: Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Reform: Hopes and Hang ups; The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Regulatory Compliance Considerations. Learn more and register.
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