Community Bankers of Iowa Monthly Banker Update May 2013 | Page 7

Networking and Education at Community Bank Spring Summits

Networking and Education at Community Bank Spring Summits

Nationally Recognized Speakers Present
Community bankers from across Iowa gathered in Waterloo and Riverside in April for networking and education at the third annual Spring Community Bank Summits . Bankers heard from nationally recognized speaker , Jim Bearden and the President and CEO of ICBA Securities , Jim Reber at each summit .
“ The Community Bank Summits provide another opportunity for CBI to bring high-calibre speakers and networking opportunities directly to our members ,” said CBI CEO and Executive Vice President , Don Hole .
Three additional Community Bank Summits are scheduled for the fall with former bank examiner and Special Assistant to the Vice Chairman of the FDIC , Susan Orr scheduled as the keynote speaker . Fall Community Bank Summits will take place October 15 in Algona , October 16 in Johnston , and October 17 in Council Bluffs . Mark your calendars and save the dates today !
Bearden , a former military officer and corporate executive , discussed leadership during his presentation . Attendees learned about the powerful relationship between leadership and an organization ’ s culture , and they were provided tips on how they can
Jim Bearden , Spring Community Bank Summits Keynote Speaker
Reber discussed investment management strategies for 2013 and how federal policies will impact a bank ’ s business . Reber noted that record premium exposure and substantial unrealized gains will require community bankers to pay close attention to their investment portfolio . unleash the leaders in their bank .
Additional information will be mailed and available on the CBI website ( www . cbiaonline . org ) when details are finalized . If you have any questions about the Community Bank Summits , please call the CBI office at 515.453.1495 or email Jackie Haley at jhaley @ cbiaonline . org .
Above : Education and networking at the Spring Community Bank Summits in Waterloo and Riverside .
Left : Jim Reber , President & CEO of ICBA Securities presenting at the Spring Community Bank Summits

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