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WIB Calendar For more information or to register, please visit www.wib.org. MANAGEMENT & STAFF CONFERENCES & FORUMS 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. Bond University October 1-3 – Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino, Las Vegas Bond University helps you identify which investment alternatives make the most sense given your bank’s asset liability position, interest rate bias, risk tolerance, loan funding needs and competitive environment. Combining objective analytical tools to identify value, with a conceptual learning environment, Bond University teaches you a methodical approach to developing high performing portfolios to meet the needs of your bank. CFO, Investments & Operational Risk Conference and Expo May 31-June 3, 2009 – Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco In these uncertain economic times, cutting the costs and risks within the bank can help you survive the downturn. Knowing what financial tools and techniques need to be a part of your survival kit can determine your potential success and sustainability. Learn to manage the critical aspects of positive growth the right way when it comes to financial performance, investment analysis, reporting requirements, risk management and capital requirements. From timely topics to relevant speakers, vendor evaluations to peer interaction, this conference will help you build that survival kit! Business Development, Sales & Growth Forums Charting a Course to Success – Navigating through Rough Waters September 9-10 – The Fairmont Newport Beach, Orange County Airport October 22-23 – The Westin, San Francisco Airport Th is Forum focuses on how to align activities with people in order to achieve bottomline goals, while identifying key leadership skills that lead to increased motivation and productivity in the sales and service environment. Annual Directors Conference Co-sponsored with American Association of Bank Directors Rising Above the Challenges November 6-8 – Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco When community banks are feeling the squeeze of com petition and the ever-changing 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 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).” EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLES September 23 – San Francisco Federal Reserve Building, Los Angeles, CA October 10 – San Francisco Federal Reserve Building, San Francisco, CA An opportunity to learn about and discuss independent banking hot topics and trends. Join peers and industry experts for lunch, followed by an industry expert presentation. See wib.org for more information. Bank Technology & Security Summit Access Granted: Ideas, Solutions and Information WORKSHOPS An Interactive Disaster Simulation: Does your BCP Measure Up? October 1 – Las Vegas At 9:30 am we declare a disaster – join in an interactive, hands-on experience in dealing with unexpected crisis and disruption. We explore the scenario, assign roles and responsibilities, and walk through dealing with the crisis, using our “Business Continuity Plan”. Gain invaluable knowledge and practical “hands-on” experience to improve your bank’s disaster plan. Presented prior to the Bank Technology & Security Summit. Annual Conference for Bank Presidents, Senior Oﬃcers & Directors October 1-3 – Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino, Las Vegas Technology and security in banking has become a critical part of providing an increased level of service for your customers – but choosing the best solutions can be overwhelming. Attend our Annual Bank Technology & Security Summit and learn what’s new, what works and what doesn’t, best practices and how to improve the chances of technology adoption success. M&A: A Review of Strategic Alternatives (a Simulation) March 7-11, 2009 – Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii Get new ideas, methods and proven strategies to help improve your banks bottom-line. Past attendees agree that “Th is is a consistently great conference! It’s both educational and enjoyable ” Save-the-date and visit www.wib.org for program and registration updates. November 6 – San Francisco With a number of possible real life scenarios in front of you, as a board you’ll determine the best course of action for the bank, its employees and shareholders. Do you hold out and continue to go it alone, or is it time to consider a merger or acquisition? Today’s M&A scenarios are challenging – be ready to help your bank tackle Western Independent Banker July/August 2008 29 http://www.wib.org http://www.wib.org http://www.wib.org

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Western Independent Banker - July/August 2008 Contents A Message from the President & CEO Getting Creative and Competitive with Leaders' Incentive Compensation Financial Covenants - What Good Are They Really? Homes Within Reach Revisiting Credit Quality and Risk Management Loan Yield Shock Wave - What Can You Do? What Lending Crisis? - Community Banks Flex with Lending Strength How to Fine-Tune ALLL During Uncertain Times Productivity, Technology and Export Growth Trump Housing's Fall in the Long Run - The Economy According to Brian Wesbury Distressed Real Estate Loans and Their Property Tax "Kicker" WIB Calendar Welcome New Members Index to Advertisers advertiser.com

Western Independent Banker - July/August 2008

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