PROFESSIONAL D E V E LO P M E N T
Calendar of Events A P R I L - M AY 2 0 2 3
April 04
T UES DAY 5 P.M.– T H URS DAY 1 1 :30 A .M.
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2023 ABA A N N UA L CONVENTION
The Arkansas Bankers Association’s 133rd Annual Convention will be held downtown in our state’s capital city. Along with longstanding events such as the Day with the Commissioner and the Simmons Bank Strawberry Breakfast, we will witness the installation of our ABA officers and more! LOCATION: Little Rock Marriott, Little Rock, AR
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THU RS DAY 8 : 30 A. M. – 3: 30 P. M.
BANK DIRECTORS WORKSHOP
Demands on a Bank’s Board of Directors have never been higher. Both inside and outside directors will gain a better understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and liabilities involved in this leadership role. INSTRUCTOR: David Kemp LOCATION: Little Rock Marriott, Little Rock, AR
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WEDNESDAY 9 A. M. – 4 P. M.
LOAN AS S I STAN TS & P RO CE S S O RS WO RKS HO P
Designed to provide lending knowledge and administrative effectiveness of one of the most import positions. The objectives of this program are directed at increasing the performance effectiveness of these individuals. LOCATION: Arkansas Bankers Association
THU RS DAY 9 A. M .– 4 P.M.
FOUNDATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL LENDING
This will provide an overview of commercial lending through an assessment, type and structure of a commercial loan, as well as building relationships with new and existing clients. You will learn the necessary skills to analyze, and if required, approve a business loan. Participants will have exposure to assessing loan suitability, structuring a loan and developing a sound lending understanding upon which to build comprehensive commercial and business relationships.
LOCATION: Virtual Learning
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Rushing
6 • SPRING 2023
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INSTRUCTOR: Christie Drexler
THE FUTURE OF BANKING
LOCATION: Walton College, 2nd & Main Streets, Little Rock
RE TAI L LE N DI N G S E RI E S : PA RT I
This program will prepare retail lenders to have more effective conversations with credit partners and build stronger relationships with customers. This series meets the needs of retail lenders who serve customers, small real estate investors, and/or small business clients in a branch environment.
WEDNES DAY 1 :30 P.M.– 4 : 3 0 P. M .
This is the third event in the “Future of Business” series with the purpose to identify key trends affecting Arkansas industries and make meaningful predictions for those industries. At the conclusion of this session, the Walton College will produce and distribute a white paper summarizing and expounding upon the group’s discussion.
WEDNESDAY 9 A.M.– 4 P.M.
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Rushing LOCATION: Arkansas Bankers Association
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TU E S DAY 10 A. M .– 11 A.M.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE WORKPLACE
This virtual session will provide an overview f the failed ballot initiative in Arkansas and the future of recreational marijuana use in Arkansas, which will then shift into medical marijuana in the workplace. The inevitable issues and challenges that face employers, and the need to adopt and implement appropriate policies related to medical marijuana in the workplace. INSTRUCTOR: Brett W. Taylor LOCATION: Virtual Learning
