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August 18, 2021

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Formerly Women in Banking, WINSPIRE is a positive and upbeat session with instructional and motivational presentations for all women. WINSPIRE promotes personal and professional growth and development. 

What are your personal and professional goals? Do you pour into and serve many people and forget to take care of yourself? Join us to be inspired by hearing success stories, knowledge and to help you win daily. Learn more.


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COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS HEALTH INSURANCE SOLUTION
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 | 10:00 AM

With health insurance renewal season coming up fast, you won’t want to miss this webinar opportunity to learn about CBA’s Health Insurance Solution for community banks and partner firms.  

CBA is hosting a complimentary webinar for member banks and partner firms to learn about the benefits of CBA’s Health Insurance solution. CBA has partnered with CS&O Captives and CBIZ to offer a comprehensive health insurance program for its members.


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From time to time, members notify CBA of solicitations to sell member information. Please know that CBA does not distribute/disclose email lists.  Entities offering any such list are not affiliated with CBA of GA and should be treated as spam. All communication from CBA will come from an @cbaofga.com domain or from FinEd/Community Bankers Webinar Network @e.financialedinc.com (webinar communications).


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Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
  • Employees from Georgia Community Bank, Dawson, participated in pep rallies welcoming students back to school at Cooper Carver Elementary in Dawson and Lee County Elementary in Leesburg.
  • ​In Twin City, bank team members from Durden Banking Company spoke to the Emanuel County Institute work-study students about financial literacy and making sound financial decisions as young adults. Pictured are class members, instructor Mrs. Julie Frix, bank officers Michelle Millsaps and Matt Donaldson, and bank President Wade Johnson.

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Will Wade has joined River City Bank, Rome, as Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager.
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James LeBow has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at Georgia Primary Bank, Atlanta.
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Jane Skelton has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Georgia Primary Bank, Atlanta.
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Scott Garland has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer at Georgia Primary Bank, Atlanta.
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Charles Woodroof has joined PrimeSouth Bank, Brunswick, as Senior Vice President/Senior Lending Officer.
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United Community Banks, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors appointed Jennifer Bazante, Chief Marketing Officer of Humana, to the Board of Directors.
Promotions at Vinings Bank, Smyrna
  • Diane Adams was elected Assistant Vice President, Private Banking Officer.
  • Lauren Coleman was promoted to Operations Officer, Assistant BSA Officer.
  • Nancy Kovac was promoted to Banking Officer, SBA Processor & Closing Specialist.
  • Rosalind Nolan was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Loan Operations.
  • Cathy Roach was promoted to Banking Officer, Loan Administrative Assistant.
  • Cynthia Roberts was promoted to Vice President, Deposit Operations.
  • Michael Van Alstine was promoted to Vice President, Information Technology Administrator.
  • Tabatha Watson was promoted to Financial Accountant.
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Diane Adams
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Lauren Coleman
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Nancy Kovac
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Rosalind Nolan
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Cathy Roach
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Cynthia Roberts
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Tabatha Watson

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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:

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Impaired Loans: How to Manage, Account For,
​and Collect

Tuesday, August 31 | STREAM
​After completion of this session, you will have an improved understanding of banking regulator and accounting profession expectations and requirements in managing Impaired Loans. You will also have a better understanding of what alternatives are available in order to increase the potential for full repayment by employing proven commercial loan collection techniques and strategies. Register here.


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Drive Revenue, Cut Costs and Grow Your Bank
with CBA Preferred Service Providers

When you are ready to introduce a new service, look first to CBA’s 2021 Preferred Service Providers. Each of the businesses is a strong supporters of the community banking industry and can help your bank become more profitable and efficient.

​All Preferred Service Providers (PSPs) have been reviewed by CBA’s Member Services Committee, which is a comprised of bankers from across the state.  We invite you to take a look at these companies if you are not already doing business with them!


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Webinar: Mid-Year Review: How Georgia Banks ​Stack Up
Friday, August 20 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Join this webinar as we review key performance analysis and trends to see how Georgia community banks are stacking up halfway into 2021. We’ll look at top performers in critical categories, so you can better assess your position relative to your peers and competition. The webinar will address both strengths and weaknesses, as well as the why and how behind performance metrics. Learn how Georgia’s community banks compared to the rest of the nation’s. All analysis is based on publicly available performance data using a proprietary index of “true” community banks provided by QwickAnalytics®. Register here.


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FREE Webinar: Bitcoin + Banking is Happening
Tuesday, August 24 | 2:00 PM | STREAM

Come hear from NYDIG about what's happening in the banking industry and how Bitcoin is being integrated into many bank's offerings. This session will cover a little about NYDIG, why Bitcoin matters and particularly to banks, what kinds of products banks are rolling out, and an understanding of the regulatory landscape impacting banks and their ability to roll out these kinds of products.  Sign up today.


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With increased regulatory enforcement, cyber threats, and board of director litigation, the banking industry faces significant exposures. Managing risk through best practices and insurance are key factors to safeguard you and your customer’s assets. CBIZ risk consultants leverage their financial institution knowledge to provide comprehensive risk solutions designed to safeguard your institution. CBIZ is a leader in bank services, including insurance, insurance reviews, payroll, outsourced credit analysis, accounting, tax, audit, cyber risk consulting, retirement plans, employee benefits, and valuation.

​To learn more, contact Kris St. Martin at 763-549-2267 or visit their website.​
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Here are some of the latest news stories relevant to community banking and the financial services industry:​​
  • FDIC Launches Bank Resiliency Tech Sprint
  • OCC Updates Accounting Advisory Series
  • Treasury Issues Guidance on MDI, CDFI Program
  • Agriculture Update – Cotton Marketing News

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT CBA
    • Board of Directors
    • CBA Committees
    • LEAD Division
    • Office Directions & Hours
    • Our Team
    • Privacy Policy
    • Remembering Julian Hester
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Member Login
    • Associate Members >
      • Associate Member Benefits & Application
      • Associate Member Directory >
        • Company Listing Update
    • Bank Members >
      • Member Benefits
      • Member Bank Directory >
        • Bank Listing Update
      • Lifetime Service Awards
    • Preferred Service Providers
    • ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
    • Resources >
      • CBA Legal Hotline
      • CBA Career Center
      • CBA Wellness Solutions
      • April is Community Banking Month
      • Marketing Resources
      • Useful Websites
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    • Community Bankers College
    • Programs >
      • Calendar
      • Programs by Functional Category
      • Webinars
      • Banker Regulatory Forum
      • Barret School of Banking
      • Community Bank Leadership Academy
      • Compliance Professionals Package >
        • 2023 Compliance Professionals Package
      • Connect (Convention)
      • Executive Channel
      • HR & Talent Development League
      • WINSPIRE - Women in Banking
    • Resources >
      • Cancellation Policies & Facility Maps
      • Compliance Resources
      • Disaster & Pandemic Support & Preparedness
      • FDIC Regulatory Calendar
      • Financial Literacy
      • Speakers
    • Scholarships/Student Development >
      • Julian & Jan Hester Scholarship
      • McNair Scholarship
      • Walraven Scholarship
      • Rise Up - College Student Development Program
  • PUBLICATIONS
    • Advocacy Update
    • Education Buzz
    • eNewsletter - CBA Today
    • Georgia Communities First Magazine
    • Georgia Financial Directory
    • Innovation Circuit
    • Peachy Posts
    • Swaggin Wagon Adventures
  • ADVOCACY
    • Programs >
      • Clay Shoot
      • TopGolf Tournaments
      • Town Hall Talks
    • Advocacy Fund >
      • T-Shirt Advocacy Fundraiser
      • Corporate Donations
      • Individual Donations
    • Advocacy Update
    • ICBA Plan for Prosperity
    • Locate Your Legislator
    • Priority Legislation SB 157 >
      • SB 157 Survey
    • SBA/PPP Resources >
      • THE CARES ACT & SBA LENDING
      • Paycheck Protection Program
      • PSP & Associate Member Support During Covid-19
    • Silent Auction Items