Calling All Marketers — Join Us This Friday for the First Marketing RAP of 2026!

Start the new year inspired and energized at CBA’s first Marketing RAP of 2026, happening  this Friday, January 30, at Peach State Bank & Trust, Gainesville! This session is designed for community bank marketing, retail, and business development professionals seeking fresh strategies, peer collaboration, and meaningful networking.

We’re excited to feature Dr. Betsy Grunch (@LadySpineDoc) — a board-certified neurosurgeon turned nationally recognized content creator with millions of followers. In her session, “Brains, Balance, and Branding: Building Influence Without Burning Out,” Dr. Grunch will share how to build an authentic, powerful personal brand while balancing career, family, and entrepreneurship. Attendees will leave with actionable tips on content creation, audience engagement, storytelling, and staying consistent without burnout.

Additional presentations include:

• Creating a Healthy Referral Program: Mistakes to Avoid and Best Practices — William Stabler, VP of Sales, BankerBounty, will guide banks on building thriving referral programs while avoiding common pitfalls.

• Benchmarking Redefined: Are You Using This Data to Guide Growth? — Dan Marks, Growth Solutions, OptimaFi, will show how marketing and financial data together can uncover real growth opportunities and guide smarter strategies.
  
  

CBA Marketing RAPs combine expert presentations, roundtables, and peer idea-sharing for a full morning of insight and networking.

Save with Series Pricing: Register for all three 2026 Marketing RAPs (January 30 – Gainesville | May 7 – Atlanta | October 15 – Perry) to enjoy added savings and stay connected all year.

Register now!