We look forward to hosting our members at this month's GBA events!
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ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
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Financial Risk Management Conference - Nov. 6-7,
The DeSoto, Savannah (NEW LOCATION)
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Registration is now open for the 2025 GBA Financial Risk Management Conference, Nov. 6-7 at The DeSoto, Savannah. Planned by the GBA Asset/Liability Management Committee, the conference sessions will include:
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Ryan Hayhurst, The Baker Group
- Public funds strategies
- Liquidity, exam and audit panels
- AI session
- And more!
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A huge thank you to our sponsors!
- Gold Sponsor: Ncontracts
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Silver Sponsors: BOK Financial, Carr Riggs & Ingram CPAs and Advisors, FHLBank Atlanta, FHN Financial, ServisFirst Bank and Wiplfi.
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Compliance Conference - Oct. 20-22, The Westin Jekyll Island
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Bank compliance professionals at all levels should make plans to join their peers and industry experts this fall at the 2025 GBA Compliance Conference. Planned by the GBA Compliance Committee, 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.
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A huge thank you to our sponsors!
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Platinum Sponsor: Centrant Community Capital, Steve H. Powell & Company
- Silver Sponsor: Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Compliance Alliance; Mauldin & Jenkins; and Troutman Pepper Locke
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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:
- Tellers
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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 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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Credit Conference - Dec. 4-5, University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel, Athens
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Registration is now open for GBA’s 2025 Credit Conference, happening Dec. 4-5 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel in Athens. Planned by the GBA Credit Committee, this premier event for bank credit and lending professionals will deliver timely insights, expert guidance and valuable networking opportunities.
Confirmed sessions include:
- Economic Update – Roger Tutterow, Henssler Financial Endowed Chair and Professor of Economics, Kennesaw State University
- Commercial Real Estate (CRE) – Cal Evans, Senior Director, Market Intelligence & Analytics, Synovus Bank
- Agriculture Update – Will Secor, Assistant Professor & Extension Livestock Economist, Ag & Applied Economics, UGA.
This conference is designed for chief credit officers, senior lenders, commercial lenders, credit analysts, loan officers, COOs, presidents/CEOs and business development officers. Don’t miss this opportunity to navigate credit challenges, share best practices and strengthen your lending strategies with peers from across Georgia.
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A huge thank you to our sponsors!
- Platinum Sponsor: Steve H. Powell & Company
- Silver Sponsors: Carr, Riggs & Ingram; CRS Data; Mauldin & Jenkins; Point To Point Environmental; and Wipfli.
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Women in Banking Conference - Aug. 14-15, Chateau Elan, Braselton
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We’re excited to welcome women bankers from across Georgia to this signature annual event. Since 2014, the Women in Banking Conference has brought together leaders and rising professionals for two days of networking, inspiration and professional development. Attendees will enjoy engaging sessions led by inspiring speakers, interactive discussions that foster genuine connections and a supportive, empowering community of women in banking.
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A huge thank you 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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The crowd is growing for our 2025 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; and Warren Averett.
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South Georgia Community Bank Symposium - Oct. 8, Valdosta State University
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We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for our fall South Georgia Community Bank Symposium. It’s our pleasure to partner with VSU's Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration on this regional symposium. The event features experts who focus on the important issues facing the banking industry, opportunities for partnership with the University in developing students interested in banking careers and a specific focus on south Georgia. It’s a great event for learning and networking for all bankers. The program is in development, but go ahead and reserve your spot today.
Who Should Attend:
- CEOs and presidents
- Board members
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Management teams
- Lenders and retail business development officers
- HR and marketing teams
- Others with customer-facing and community responsibilities.
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Succession Planning Online Workshop Series - Nov. 3 and 17, Virtual
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GBA has partnered with the Iowa Bankers Association to offer a timely and practical two-part webinar series designed to help banks build or refine their succession planning strategies.
Led by consultant and banking veteran Marci Malzahn, the 2025 Succession Planning Online Workshop Series will be held Nov. 3 and Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. The sessions will cover how to identify key leadership roles, assess skills gaps and prepare successors with tailored development plans. Attendees will also receive access to planning resources and a 20-minute consultation with Malzahn Strategic. Registration is $600 per organization and includes both sessions, materials and access to the recordings.
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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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New Account Documentation & Compliance Bootcamp - Oct. 8-9 at Middle Georgia State University in Macon
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Proper account opening is critical to protecting your bank from regulatory and reputational risk. Join us for GBA’s New Account Documentation & Compliance Bootcamp, led by Matthew Dickinson, President & CEO of JM Consultants.
With nearly 20 years of banking experience and a reputation for practical, state-law-customized training, Matthew will guide participants through essential documentation practices, complex account structures, FDIC coverage, and common compliance pitfalls. Each attendee will receive a 200+ page manual packed with checklists, examples, and answers to real-world account-opening challenges.
- Day 1: Consumer & Business Accounts
- Day 2: Trusts & Fiduciary Accounts
Whether you attend one or both days, you’ll return as a more confident and knowledgeable resource for your institution.
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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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