December 1, 2011 Issue 23

 The last three years have shaken the foundation of the United States' and the world's financial industries. Now, as community banks begin to deal with the post-Dodd/Frank world, there are a lot more questions to be asked at the end of 2011. Traditional borrow-and-lend activities are clearly not going to be sufficient for a bank to achieve above-peer group returns. Innovative investing, lending, funding and risk management strategies will need to be employed by community banks in this brave new era. This interactive seminar is designed to bring financial managers up-to-date on new techniques that are already being utilized by many well-managed banks. Register today and come join Jim Reber, President & CEO of ICBA Securities, Karl Nelson, President of KPN Consulting and Arne Munson, President of Holtmeyer & Monson as they share the latest information in the areas of investing, lending funding and risk management. Click here to register.

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Mark Your Calendar!

GRASP Luncheon Forum

Thursday, January 12, 2012
11:45 am - 1:45 pm
Maggiano's Little Italy, Cumberland Mall, Atlanta

The Group of Asset Servicing Professionals (GRASP) Luncheon Forum is an educational and networking program designed for asset servicing professionals. The Community Bankers Association of Georgia is pleased to partner with Todd Westfall, Esq. of Howick, Westfall, McBryan & Kaplan, LLP to offer this one-of-a-kind program. Please mark your calendar and plan to join the CBA for the January 12^th luncheon. Additional details regarding the luncheon speaker and how to register will be available soon. To learn more about the program, please contact Jodi Swilley.

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This comprehensive, week-long study of consumer lending will take the student through the process of consumer lending to develop and advance the skills necessary to administer quality consumer loans. The school is the only consumer lending school in Georgia specifically designed for community bankers. This school is designed for entry- to junior-level consumer lenders with at least one year of lending-related experience. To learn more and to register, click here.