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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Stronger together

Independent Banker

It’s hard to put my finger on exactly what makes ICBA LIVE so special, but I believe it is in a shared sense of purpose that arises whenever community bankers convene. It’s hard to put my finger on exactly what makes ICBA LIVE so special, but I believe it is in a shared sense of purpose that arises whenever community bankers convene.

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Capstone Conference

Independent Banker

Wisconsin bank uses LEAD FWD Summit as a development resource. You can feel the energy boost at Park Bank from its leadership development program. Young employees at the community bank in Madison, Wis., In 2015, the bank paid for 10 employees to attend the conference. By Tim Cook. are excited.

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ICBA LIVE 2023: What to expect

Independent Banker

Illustration by Maïté Franchi With educational sessions on hot‑button issues, inspirational speakers and beneficial networking opportunities, ICBA LIVE is the greatest community banking event in the country. Everyone leaves the event with new information in hand to put into action back at their bank.” New connections.

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A Lifelong Pursuit

Independent Banker

With the ICBA Community Banking LIVE® conference just around the corner, I can’t help but think about how lucky we are as community bankers to have such amazing networking and education opportunities throughout the year—both in person and at our fingertips. The workshops always gave me new insights, information and perspective.

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Powering-Up Tools: Your Education Resources

Independent Banker

An interview with Lindsay LaNore, executive vice president, Community Banker University®. Lindsay LaNore is responsible for ICBA’s new Community Banker University. She leads a team that works to identify, develop and offer courses that meet community banks’ educational needs. Community Banker University.

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Education: By Popular Demand

Independent Banker

The demand for professional development opportunities for community bankers has never been greater. Last year Community Banker University’s eight certification programs provided more than 4,000 community bankers with highly tailored training.

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Nurturing New Businesses

Independent Banker

Of course, community banks are the primary economic engines behind small businesses on Main Street America, funding more than 60 percent of all small-business lending. When you’re looking at key issues in the community, bring entrepreneurs to the table and ask them to solve it—because that’s who solves things,” Williamson insists.

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