Internal Audit Peer Group Meeting - June 17, Idle Hour Golf & Country Club, Macon
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This peer group is specifically designed for internal auditors. The format of the peer group will feature an educational session on the future of the internal audit function led by Jason Keith of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, followed by an intensive roundtable discussion, facilitated by Ron Mitchell of Mauldin & Jenkins. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit topics during registration, which will generate discussion among their peers, as well as topics provided by our facilitator.
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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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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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LENDING, CREDIT AND UNDERWRITING PROGRAMS
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Business Cash Flow Analysis Seminar - June 11, the Center for Rural Prosperity, Tifton
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Led by Peter Faser, business strategy advisor, The Profitability Coach, and faculty member at the Georgia Banking School, this comprehensive seminar is tailored for small business lenders, commercial lenders, and credit analysts/underwriters. It provides a practical framework for analyzing business cash flow, helping participants understand critical aspects of lending and underwriting decisions.
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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:
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C-suite bankers
- Senior officers and department heads
- Community and government relations professionals
- Business development officers.
Enjoy high-quality educational sessions, peer networking, time with exhibitors and a relaxed, family-friendly resort atmosphere.
Don’t wait – the hotel reservation deadline is June 13!
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New this year: Kids’ Night Out during the conference’s free evening.
Exhibit space and sponsorships are still available. Thanks to our sponsors!
- Presenting: CSRA Business Lending, First Stop Health, Point to Point Environmental, Synovus Bank
- Platinum: Anthem
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Gold: CRS Data, FHLBank Atlanta, First National Bankers Bank, Steve H. Powell & Company
- 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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Register now for this annual event for Georgia’s leading women bankers since 2014. It features two days of networking, inspiration and professional development.
- Who Should Attend? Women from GBA member banks, Associate Members, Bank Counsel, Accountants, and GBA Strategic Partners.
What to Expect:
- Engaging sessions with inspiring speakers
- Interactive discussions for real connection
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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, LLC; FHLBank Atlanta; ServisFirst Bank; Troutman Pepper Locke; and Wipfli
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OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
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Information Security Officer 101 Seminar - June 5, Middle Georgia State University, Macon
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Join IT security experts Emily Strickland and Paige Hembree from Safe Systems for our next Information Security Officer seminar covering the evolving role of this critical position. Strickland and Hembree will take a deep dive into exam expectations and provide the tools and skills ISOs need to succeed.
Who Should Attend? This seminar is designed for new and experienced ISOs, but compliance officers, audit committee members, IT Steering Committee members and network administrators will benefit as well from attending this seminar.
Thanks to Safe Systems for sponsoring this seminar!
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AI Workshop: Prime, Prompt, Perform - June 26, Middle Georgia State University, Macon
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In today’s fast-paced digital world, banks must stay ahead of evolving technologies to thrive. Join us for this one-day workshop, led by industry expert Nick Schuster of
CashTrans, that will provide leaders throughout the bank with actionable AI strategies to enhance operational efficiency, prevent fraud and drive strategic success. Through real-world examples and hands-on activities, you’ll learn how to implement AI tools such as custom GPTs and AI notebooks to sharpen your organization’s competitive edge. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate the AI-driven future of banking.
Who Should Attend? This workshop has applications for all areas of the bank, not just IT pros.
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Ops/Tech Peer Group Meeting - Sept. 10, UGA, Athens
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Registration is open for GBA's next Operations & Technology Peer Group Meeting, 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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