Western Independent Banker - January/February 2008 - (Page 33) For more information or to register, please visit www.wib.org. Credit 101: Fundamental & Intermediate Commercial Credit Analysis Starts February 5 – Salt Lake City Starts May 6 – Newport Beach, Calif. Starts October 14 – SF Bay Area Do you need a Certified Commercial Credit Analyst? Then this is the class for you r employee. Relat ively new professionals in a credit department or commercial lending are the target audience. This 3-4 mont h program includes two classroom sessions and 8 webinars. DIRECTORS CONFERENCES & FORUMS Annual Conference for Bank Presidents, Senior Officers & Directors: Think BIG, Act Small March 15-19 • The Fairmont Orchid, The Big Island, Hawaii See page 32 for more information. regulators; directors role in compliance a nd mon itor i ng r i s k ; prote c t i ng shareholder value; regulatory issues and hot spots. Core Competency – Role of Bank Director August 15 – San Diego Presented by John Oliver, this workshop focuses on the 10 Essentials of Great Governance. This workshop will provide you with information you need to know in order to perform effectively as an outside director of an independent bank. Informational Overview of the Institute – Complimentary Webinar February 20 & July 16 Annual Directors Conference Co-sponsored with American Association of Bank Directors November 6-8 • Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco When community banks are feeling the squeeze of competition and the ever-changing bank ing landscape, comprehensive knowledge and planning is critical to long-term survival. Whether you’re new to the role as a bank director or looking to improve upon what you’ve learned in the past, get ready to step up your competitive planning with this comprehensive conference. Directors & Audit June 3 – Indian Wells, Calif. Directors & Compliance June 4 – Indian Wells, Calif. Credit 201: Advanced Commercial Credit Analysis & Business Development Starts February 26 – SF Bay Area Starts June 17 – Salt Lake City Starts September 16 – Newport Beach, Calif. After successful completion of Credit 101 (or passing the diagnostic), this program will provide graduates with the analytical skills to master commercial loan underwriting. This 4-5 month program includes two classroom sessions and 10 webinars. Directors & ALM/Balance Sheet Management June 4 – Indian Wells, Calif. M&A: A Review of Strategic Alternatives (a Simulation) November 6 – San Francisco In today’s environment, what is the best way to maximize shareholder value? This simulation includes a case study of a community bank that has come to a crossroad, facing a proposed merger either with an in-market competitor or a larger super-regional bank. This interactive simulation divides up the participants into boards of directors of three separate banks. Presented prior to the Annual Bank Directors Conference. WORKSHOPS WIB is the leader in providing director education for independent bank directors in the West. For a more in-depth description of these programs, please go to www.wib.org. Uncovering Portfolio Soft Spots in a Credit Crisis February 26 – Newport Beach, Calif. February 28 - SF Bay Area Over the last decade, most banks have faced few credit failures. Unfortunately, this is not so today. Learn the nuances of commercial credit analysis demanded in today’s environment of falling real estate prices and uncertainty. This one-day seminar for Chief Credit Officers, Chief Lending Officers and Senior Lenders/ Commercial Credit Underwriters, is a great way to determine if your bank has some failure zones which need to be addressed and how to identify the trouble signs your examiners will be looking for when they dig into your portfolio. Core Competency – Part I April 22 – Southern California May 27 – Seattle June 24 – Northern California This workshop will focus on: planning, overall business strategy, dealing with shareholders; earning growth, technology; M&A; board structure, composition, size, committee, evaluations and regulatory requirements and expectations. WEBINARS 10 Essentials of Corporate Governance January 29 Red Flags in Board Reports Core Competency – Part II April 23 – Southern California May 28 – Seattle June 25 – Northern California This workshop will focus on: red flags in board reports; dealing with the February 5 Directors & Credit: Understanding the Risks February 26 Western Independent Banker January/February 2008 33 www.wib.org www.wib.org
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