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For more information or to register, please visit www.wib.org. and instructors, emails and phone calls from instructors, conference calls, case studies and a library of online credit training tools. To become a WIB Certified Lender a participant must complete both Credit 101 and Credit 201. Don’t see a date or location that works for you? This program is available in-house. Contact WIB to discuss your specific needs! 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 Master the secrets of great leadership with noted expert and author of “Think BIG, Act Small” Jason Jennings. He will also show you how to combine the strengths of a big organization with the hunger of a startup to grow the revenues of your bank. Get new ideas, methods and proven strategies that will help improve your chances for success. perform effectively as an outside director of an independent bank. Directors & Audit June 3 – Indian Wells, Calif. Various banking regulations continue to redefine the responsibilities of the audit committees of both public and private community banks. This workshop will explore the relationship between the Audit Committee, the board, senior management and independent auditors and will present the key issues every director should know and how they can potentially impact the bank. Credit 101: Fundamental & Intermediate Commercial Credit Analysis 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 your employee. Relatively new professionals in a credit department or commercial lending are the target audience. This 3-4 month program includes two classroom sessions and eight webinars. Directors & Compliance June 4 – Indian Wells, Calif. Independent bank directors face various liabilities and responsibilities regarding compliance regulations and examination. This session is an easy to understand discussion of the compliance issues demanding attention and action by directors. This session will focus on the many facets of compliance with an emphasis on areas such as BSA, insider lending, information security and other areas considered to be high-risk for independent banks. 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 banking 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. Informational Overview of the Commercial Lenders Institute – Complimentary Webinar July 16 Credit 201: Advanced Commercial Credit Analysis & Business Development 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. One of the many challenges facing bank directors is to oversee their bank’s asset/liability and investment portfolio functions. In the current environment, sound asset/liability and investment portfolio management is a major concern of many banks. This workshop is designed to increase the knowledge and understanding of directors to encourage a more robust policy discussion within your bank. 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 – San Francisco 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 in this one-day seminar, featuring speaker Rex Beach, a highly regarded industry expert in the credit field and a senior examiner from the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank. They will share their concerns and insights on how to identify the trouble signs that may exist within your portfolio. Core Competency – Part I April 22 – Southern California May 27 – Seattle June 24 – Northern California This one-day workshop will focus on: planning, overall business strategy, dealing with shareholders; earnings growth, technology; board structure, composition, size, committee, evaluations and regulatory expectations. 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. Presented prior to the Annual Directors Conference. Core Competency – Part II April 23 – Southern California May 28 – Seattle June 25 – Northern California This one-day workshop will focus on: red flags in board reports; dealing with the regulators; director’s role in compliance and monitoring risk; protecting shareholder value; regulatory issues and hot spots WEBINARS WIB’s webinars provide and easy and inexpensive way to get the professional development and industry expertise you need. Check www. wib.org for program descriptions and registration information. Upcoming Directors webinars include: • 10 Essentials of Corporate Governance • Red Flags in Board Reports • Audit • CAMELS – Understanding the Ratings & Meanings • Compensation • Regulatory Hotspots • BSA/AML Core Competency – Role of Bank Director August 15 – San Diego Presented by John Oliver, this one-day workshop focuses on the 10 Essentials of Great Governance. 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Western Independent Banker - March/April 2008 Contents A Message from the President & CEO The Forest Through the Trees Differentiating Your Bank Through the Five Senses 51st Annual Conference for Bank Presidents, Senior Officers and Directors Building Franchise Value Deposit Gathering Steps to Determine ROI on a Successful Brand Want to Improve Customer Loyalty? Managing the Change Your Bank Needs to Grow Ten No-Fail Strategies to Create Profit-Rich Growth Niche Banking Rethinking ROI Using The Reserve’s On-Balance-Sheet Sweep to Their Advantage WIB Calendar Welcome New Members Index to Advertisers Advertiser.com

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