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2017 Conferences & Schools
April 2017
June 2017
Annual Convention April 10-12, 2017 | Little Rock The Annual Convention will be taking place at the newly renovated and expanded stateof-the-art Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock on the banks of the Arkansas River. A stunning view of the river and beyond complete with a brand-new design of the Broadway Bridge will set the backdrop for a most memorable event.
Commercial Lending School April 24-28, 2017 | Little Rock The ABA Commercial Lending School is a comprehensive learning opportunity for both novice and experienced lenders.
Leadership Conference June 2017 | Central Arkansas The Leadership Conference provides bankers with a chance to further their leadership skills, listen to motivating speakers, and network with colleagues from across the state. The ABA Emerging Leaders Council assists with the planning of this event.
For more information on these ABA events, as well as a listing of our other seminars, log on to www.arkbankers.org !
GSB ONLINE SEMINAR SERIES ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR 2017
About the GSB Online Seminar Series
Offering a convenient and cost-effective way to participate in educational opportunities, these programs are designed specifically for financial professionals and delivered by some of today’s top industry experts. The use of state-of-the-art audio and video technology ensures a quality, interactive learning experience. Relevant, bank-specific topics provide a solid educational value for you and your staff.
Registration includes:
• One connection into the online seminar presentation—invite others to participate through the same connection at no additional cost
• Handouts and other resource material
• Unlimited access to the recording of live, online seminar presentations for 90 days after the conclusion of the program
• Access to industry experts and nationally known speakers from the convenience of your office
August 2017
Bank Management Seminar August 10-12, 2017 | Branson, Missouri With a line-up of timely banking topics, the Bank Management Seminar provides upperlevel banking personnel the opportunity to solidify strategies for building a strong future for their respective banks while connecting with peers. October 2017
IRA School October 17-18, 2017 | Little Rock Whether you’re looking to gain basic knowledge of IRAs, raise your comfort level, or sharpen your skills with the most up-todate rules and regulations, the IRA School is for you.
ARKANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION HUMAN RESOURCES CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 1, 2017 | EMBASSY SUITES, LITTLE ROCK Events to Watch For
Human Resources Conference Spring/Summer 2017 | Little Rock The ABA Human Resources Conference is designed to bring needed information to banking industry human resources professionals, including regulatory updates and hot-button issues.
ABA Mega Conference October 2017 | Little Rock The ABA Mega Conference combines six of our annual events into one awesome professional development and networking event with an on-site trade show. Events taking place during the Mega Conference include: Agricultural Lending Conference The Agricultural Lending Conference provides high-quality, timely, and practical financial tools and economic information to both lenders and producers.
Marketing Conference Centered on bank marketing strategies, the Marketing Conference features speakers on a range of topics, helping bank marketers stay ahead of current trends. Security Workshop Bank security officers are challenged each day to be aware of the perils affecting their banks, while also modifying the policies, procedures and practices to prevent losses. The Security Workshop provides topics to address the security issues and concerns you faced by those individuals. Technology Conference The Technology Conference is structured to give Arkansas bankers an understanding of the products available today, and how to use them to both benefit customers and safeguard data. Trust Conference The role of a hometown bank’s trust department is a unique one—from assisting with estate and retirement planning to staying current on very specific legal and ethical responsibilities. The Trust Conference brings together professionals from across the state to discuss the tools and strategies needed to best serve bank customers.
Consumer Lending School August 2017 | Little Rock The purpose of Consumer Lending School is to provide bankers interested in the field of consumer lending with the fundamental information needed to provide effective service to consumers and perform their job responsibilities professionally.
Women in Banking Conference Fall 2017 | Little Rock The Women in Banking Conference is designed to empower and inspire women at all levels of the Arkansas banking industry, giving them the opportunity to network, compare notes with those who have similar challenges and successes, and learn about management, leadership, industry issues and personal development.
Basic Lending School Fall 2017 | Little Rock Basic Lending School is designed to provide a solid foundation and overview of lending skills and topics. This five-day event provides classroom instruction, as well as the opportunity for students to put their knowledge to work with hands-on case studies.
