Calendar of Events

APRIL - MAY 2023

April 05

TUESDAY 5 P.M. –THURSDAY 11:30 A.M. 2023 ABA ANNUAL 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

WEDNESDAY 1:30 P.M.–4:30 P.M.

THE FUTURE OF BANKING

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.

LOCATION: Walton College, 2nd & Main Streets, Little Rock

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WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. –4 P.M.

RETAIL LENDING SERIES: PART 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.

INSTRUCTOR: Christie Drexler LOCATION: Virtual Learning

THURSDAY 8:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.

Bank Directors Workshop

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THURSDAY 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.

INSTRUCTOR: Ron Rushing

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

WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. –4 P.M.

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LOAN ASSISTANTS & PROCESSORS WORKSHOP

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.

INSTRUCTOR: Ron Rushing

LOCATION: Arkansas Bankers Association

LOCATION: Arkansas Bankers Association

TUESDAY 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

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MONDAY 9 A.M. –

WEDNESDAY 5 P.M.

2023 American Mortgage Conference

This conference brings together leading experts in the financial services industry, mortgage practitioners of every kind, policy makers, and investors to discuss important issues in the mortgage field and to analyze what progress is being made in Washington. This program will qualify for CRCM credits.

LOCATION: Isle of Palms, South Carolina

TUESDAY 9 A.M. –

THURSDAY 4 P.M.

2023 Consumer Lending School

This three-day school is designed to educate and prepare consumer lenders. Bank lenders require a high degree of perception and skill. This educational program provides essential knowledge and skills and establishes a network of lenders for continued support by sharing experiences with fellow lending professionals. This school is targeted towards community bankers who participate in their bank’s consumer loan origination process.

INSTRUCTOR: David Kemp

LOCATION: Arkansas Bankers Association

THURSDAY 9 A.M. –4 P.M.

The Emerging Customer Experience

Banking has change dramatically in a few short years. A new baking workforce, a new generation of clients, new technology, and new methods of communicating and transacting banking business require an updated approach to providing exceptional client service. This workshop focuses on the essentials of today’s banker needs to consistently deliver exceptional and referralworthy client experiences, with the goal of building loyal, long-term, and profitable client banking relationships.

INSTRUCTOR: Christie Drexler

LOCATION: Virtual Learning

MONDAY 9:30 A.M. –THURSDAY 4:30 P.M.

Aba Compliance School

This school provides an up-todate overview covering a wide range of compliance and hot topics. Now is the time to brush up on the fundamentals, increase your expertise on all aspects of bank regulatory compliance, and to begin that deep dive into your own programs. This fourday virtual school will provide a well-rounded view of regulatory compliance expectations and what to look for in the future.

INSTRUCTOR: Compliance

Live events are subject to a virtual learning environment. For more information, contact the ABA at (501) 376-3741 or Kami Coleman at kami.coleman@arkbankers.org.