Women in Banking Highlights

The third annual Women in Banking Conference was held Tuesday, November 28, at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock. The event featured speakers focused on providing women with the tools needed to thrive both professionally and personally including time management, organizational skills, and investment advice Additional pieces of the event included a Monday evening networking event, during which the group painted holiday-themed canvases, and a “Bankers Give Back” donation station, where bankers dropped off donations to benefit three state-wide charities: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas, Arkansas Foodbank, and Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas. Here’s what bankers are saying about the Women in Banking Conference: • This was my first time attending the conference. I really enjoyed it. I left with a feeling that I just may be able to “rule the world!” - Erika • I enjoyed it all, and it was a very good use of my time. I also enjoyed the fun event Monday evening. - Sharon • I thought all of them were extremely good! These were the best overall speakers I have heard at any conference. - Cathy • I really enjoyed the conference, especially since it was geared towards women. I hope to be able to attend more in the future. Thanks for a great day! - Brandy

(Above) Debra Clayton, Cindy Juhl, Ann Pond, Gail Broadway, Karla Smith, and Cherie Hutchens, all of Farmers & Merchants Bank in Stuttgart.

(Right) Tonya Patrick, Erika Treat, Lisa Sagely, Leah SpearsBlackmon, Stacy Rosales, and Jamie Vaughn, all of First Security Bank in Northwest Arkansas.

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photos from the Women in Banking Conference!

The Arkansas Banker | December 2017The Arkansas Banker | December 2017 ABA Chairman-Elect Cathy Owen, Eagle Bank, Little Rock; has an on-stage dialogue with Sound Financial Bancorp President & CEO, Laurie Stewart. The two shared stories and advice for women climbing the ladder in banking. Attendees had the option to take part in a networking event on Monday evening. The group painted holidaythemed artwork, led by Spirited Art in Little Rock

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