BSA Peer Group Meeting - July 24, Idle Hour Golf & Country Club, Macon
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Join your peers at the BSA Peer Group Meeting for a full day of in-person learning and networking. Engage in discussions on industry hot topics and best practices in BSA compliance. Led by GBA's BSA Summit facilitator, Kristen Stogniew, of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland, and Gund, the morning roundtable discussion will equip BSA professionals with the tools necessary to strengthen their bank's BSA/AML/CFT and OFAC programs. Attendees are encouraged to submit topics during registration to generate valuable discussions about common pain points and industry trends. After lunch, we'll be joined by mortgage fraudster and con artist, Matthew Cox for a special insight into his story which led him on the US Secret Service's Most Wanted Fugitive list.
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Compliance Conference - Oct. 20-22, The Westin Jekyll Island
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The GBA Compliance Committee is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Compliance Conference, set for Oct. 20-22 at the Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort.
This year’s conference will offer a comprehensive lineup of sessions on regulatory updates, fraud prevention, fair lending, 1071 updates, third-party risk management and more. Attendees will gain practical tools and expert insights to strengthen their compliance programs while enjoying valuable networking in a relaxed coastal setting.
Make plans to join your peers and industry experts this fall.
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A huge thank you to our sponsors!
- Platinum Sponsor: Centrant Community Capital, Steve H. Powell & Company
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Silver Sponsor: Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC; Mauldin & Jenkins; Troutman Pepper Locke
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Understanding Bank Performance - July 10 - Aug. 1, Virtual
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Join peers from 30 state bankers associations around the country in a unique Understanding Bank Performance program, a virtual five-session course designed to enhance your ability to interpret bank financials and key performance metrics. GBA partners with the Washington Bankers Association to make the program available to our members.
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Who Should Attend? This program is perfect for new bankers looking to build a solid foundation, as well as experienced bankers seeking to deepen their financial analysis skills.
- Flexible & Convenient: Attend online, with sessions running every Wednesday and Thursday from July 10 to Aug. 1.
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Banking Foundations - Virtual Training
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If you’ve got team members new to banking or just entering the workforce, we’ve got a host of good online training resources to help get them up to speed. There are more than 100 Banking Foundations courses and nine certificate programs available for:
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Branch Managers
- Universal Bankers and Customer Service Representatives
- Small Business Bankers
- Early Career Lenders and many others.
Check out the full Banking Foundations catalog here, which includes information about signing up. These ABA resources are available for all GBA members.
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HR 101: Welcome to Human Resources - Aug. 26, Middle Georgia State University, Macon
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Are you new to HR or looking to build a stronger foundation in human resources? Don’t miss HR 101: Welcome to Human Resources, a new workshop specifically for HR administrators and support staff.
Hosted and designed by the GBA Human Resources Committee, this interactive workshop will equip attendees with practical tools, expert guidance, and actionable best practices covering HR compliance essentials, payroll operations, benefits administration, and more! Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to reinforce your HR fundamentals, HR 101 is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills and connect with peers.
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LENDING, CREDIT AND UNDERWRITING PROGRAMS
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Personal Cash Flow Analysis Seminar - Aug. 26, Middle Georgia State University, Macon
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Join Shannon Fortson, EVP, Chief Credit Officer of Pinnacle Bank, for an in-depth, comprehensive understanding on how to analyze personal cash flow and personal tax returns. Learn how to calculate sources and uses of personal cash flow to support a borrower’s loan request to ensure a strong and healthy loan portfolio.
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Loan Structuring and Documentation for Loss Prevention Seminar - Aug. 27, Middle Georgia State University, Macon
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Shannon Fortson, EVP, Chief Credit Officer of Pinnacle Bank, also leads our popular Loan Documentation Seminar. Prevention of loan losses is crucial and begins with proper loan structuring and documentation techniques. Connect with peers and walk away with all the best tips and tools. Commercial loan officers, commercial loan personnel, loan assistants and closing specialists will benefit from this program.
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Leadership Conference – July 14-16, Omni Amelia Island
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Join us for the GBA Leadership Conference, designed for emerging bank leaders across Georgia.
Who Should Attend:
- C-suite bankers
- Senior officers and department heads
- Community and government relations professionals
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Business development officers.
Enjoy high-quality educational sessions, peer networking, time with exhibitors and a relaxed, family-friendly resort atmosphere.
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New this year: Kids’ Night Out during the conference’s free evening.
A huge thank you to our sponsors!
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Presenting: BankOnITUSA, CSRA Business Lending, First Stop Health, Point to Point Environmental, Synovus Bank
- Platinum: Anthem
- Gold: CRS Data, FHLBank Atlanta, First National Bankers Bank, Steve H. Powell & Company
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Silver: ABA, Elliott Davis, McNair McLemore Middlebrooks & Co., PointeNorth Insurance Group, ServisFirst Bank, Troutman Pepper Locke, Wipfli
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Women in Banking Conference - Aug. 14-15, Chateau Elan, Braselton
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Secure your spot at this annual event for Georgia’s leading women bankers since 2014. It features two days of networking, inspiration and professional development.
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Who Should Attend? Women from GBA member banks, Associate Members, Bank Counsel, Accountants, and GBA Strategic Partners.
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What to Expect: Engaging sessions with inspiring speakers, interactive discussions for real connection and a supportive, empowering community of women.
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Thanks to our sponsors!
- Presenting Sponsor: CRS Data
- Diamond Sponsor: Profit Resources, Inc.
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Gold Sponsor: McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co.
- Silver Sponsors: Carr, Riggs & Ingram; FHLBank Atlanta; ServisFirst Bank; Troutman Pepper Locke; and Wipfli
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President/CEO, Bank Accountant & Bank Counsel Conferences - Sept. 28-30, JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
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Registration is now open for our annual President/CEO, Bank Accountant, and Bank Counsel Conferences, Georgia’s only President/CEO-level concurrent conferences focused specifically on top-management skill-building, intelligence sharing and connections. This fall, we’ll be back in Savannah at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District. The event features exceptional educational content tailored to meet the distinct needs of its three audiences. Continuing education credit will be offered to accountants and attorneys. Make sure your bank or firm is represented!
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Click here for details on reserving your room at the JW. Thanks to these GBA Associate Members who are showing their support of this event through sponsorship:
Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Crowe; Elliott Davis; Fenimore Kay Harrison; FHLBank Atlanta; James Bates Brannan Groover; Mauldin & Jenkins; McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co.; Nichols, Cauley & Associates; ServisFirst Bank; Troutman Pepper Locke.
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OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
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Ops/Tech Peer Group Meeting - Sept. 10, UGA, Athens
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GBA's next Operations & Technology Peer Group Meeting is set for Sept. 10 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel in Athens. Led by Sam Drennen, EVP, Chief Operating Officer, First American Bank & Trust, this event will foster in-depth peer discussions on the critical challenges and opportunities facing bank operations and technology professionals today.
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Fraud Academy - Aug. 12-14, Virtual or In-Person in Lexington, KY
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The ultimate fraud prevention training program returns this August. Presented in conjunction with the Kentucky Bankers Association and other state bankers associations, the Fraud Academy is being offered virtually or in-person from the Hyatt Regency/Downtown Hotel in Lexington, KY.
Why Attend?
- Covering 18+ areas of specialized training including check fraud, cybercrime, elder fraud and more
- Created and taught by police, Secret Service, FBI and fraud prevention specialists
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Customized for bankers
- Collaborate, share best practices and network with peers from 24 other states
- In-person or virtual options available - whichever is most convenient or preferred for you.
Who Should Attend? BSA and security officers, operations teams, compliance officers, front-line team members and anyone with fraud-prevention duties.
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Webinars from National Experts on OnCourse Learning
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Facilitated Online Courses
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Self-Paced Online Courses
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Certificates build the skills necessary for a specific position in the bank and can be taken entirely online as a certificate curriculum. The programs are continually reevaluated and refined to reflect the current needs of bankers in their jobs today and changes in the industry. There are multiple certificates available in each of the categories below.
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Business Banking & Commercial Lending
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Mortgage Lending
- Retail Banking & Marketing
- Wealth Management & Trust
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Executive Education
See all available certificates here. (click "member" status)
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