Western Independent Banker - May/June 2008 - (Page 35) WIB Calendar For more information or to register, please visit www.wib.org. MANAGEMENT & STAFF CONFERENCES & FORUMS Executive Roundtable Forum These meetings provide an excellent opportunity for you to discuss current hot topics and trends in the industry today. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from experts in the field and to discuss them with your peers. Check www.wib.org for updated dates and topics. Business Development, Sales & Growth Forum September 9-10 – The Fairmont Newport Beach, Orange County Airport, Calif. October 22-23 – Westin San Francisco Airport Achieve bottom-line goals, identify key leadership skills and increase motivation and productivity in the sales and service environment. This forum is well-suited for bank officers, team leaders and individuals responsible for growing the bank’s loans and deposits. upon what you’ve learned in the past, get ready to step up your competitive planning with this comprehensive conference. Plus, don’t miss the pre-conference workshop: “M&A: A Review of Strategic Alternatives (a Simulation).” Annual Conference for Bank Presidents, Senior Officers & Directors March 7-11, 2009 – Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Koloa, Hawaii Get new ideas, methods and proven strategies to help improve your chances for growth and success. Past attendees agree that “This is a consistently great conference! It’s both educational and enjoyable.” Save-the-date and visit www.wib.org for program and registration updates. HR & Training Forum: Measuring Up to New Challenges May 7-8 – The Fairmont Newport Beach, Orange County Airport, Calif. The growth and the strength of any organization ultimately depend on the training, ability and impact of its people. The HR & Training Forum provides tips, techniques and tools that result in solid strategies to encourage the continued drive and success of your people. Through Peer Exchange Sessions you’ll learn from those facing similar industry challenges, while seeking out the latest products and services for the independent bank HR & Training professional. Plus, don’t miss the preforum workshop: “Essentials of Training Plans – Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck.” Bank Technology Summit October 1-3 – Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino, Las Vegas The importance of technology and security in banking has become a critical part of providing an increased level of service for your customers. But choosing the right technologies can be overwhelming. Learning what’s available and how it can positively impact your bank will make the difference between adoption success and adoption failure. Mingle with those who know firsthand the power of technology in the bank. Plus, don’t miss the pre-summit workshop: “Creating a Best-in-Class Business Continuity Plan.” WORKSHOPS Essentials of Training Plans – Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck May 7 – Newport Beach, Calif. Whether participants are creating strategic, career or program plans, the key is the awareness of how each ingredient will work so the learner rises to success. Learn the ADDIE Leaning Model (Analysis-DesignDevelopment-Implementation-Evaluation) for a complete solution to your training needs. Presented prior to the HR & Training Forum. Annual CFO, Investments & Operational Risk Conference and Expo: Cutting Costs and Risks June 1-4 – Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas & Spa, Indian Wells, Calif. Solid financial tools and techniques can lead to bottom-line performance for the independent bank, which is critical to its survival and growth. Learn how to manage all critical aspects of positive growth including best practices in financial performance, investment analysis, reporting requirements, risk management and capital requirements. Bond University October 1-3 – Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino, Las Vegas Learn how to identify which investment alternatives make the most sense given your bank’s asset liability position, interest rate bias, tolerance for risk, loan funding needs and competitive environment. By combining objective analytical tools to identify value, with a conceptual learning environment, you’ll gain a methodical approach to developing high performing portfolios that meet the needs of your bank. Bankers Briefing with Foster Pepper PLLC May 22 – Seattle This is a WIB co-sponsored event with Foster Pepper. Be sure to visit www.wib.org for information updates. Funding Options and Opportunities for Community Banks June 1 – Indian Wells, Calif. Growing and funding the bank has always been challenging. Add in economic uncertainty and the challenging becomes almost daunting. If you’re charged with finding alternative ways to fund the bank, then this workshop is a must-attend! In this three-hour workshop, our speakers will show you how to use structured funding markets and how to examine the relationship between the funding need, NIM relief and A/L tools that can make the structured funding market a viable option for you. Our speakers will present the building blocks of the market, the flexibility of the 35 Western Secondary Market Conference with California Mortgage Bankers Association July 9-11 – Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco WIB is a co-sponsor for the 36th Annual Western Secondary Market Conference. Discounted registration fees are available for WIB Members. 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 everchanging banking landscape, comprehensive knowledge and planning is critical to longterm survival. Whether you’re new to the role as a bank director or looking to improve Western Independent Banker May/June 2008 http://www.wib.org http://www.wib.org http://www.wib.org http://www.wib.org
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