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January 2015

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Think GBA First for Education in 2015

Continuing banker education is one of GBA’s primary functions, and 2015’s calendar is already set to provide the depth, variety and quality of programs bankers need to succeed. From management, to compliance, to lending, we’ve got it all covered with a variety of resources and programs. See what's in store from GBA-U in 2015 here...

Top Five Reasons to Attend Legislative/Economic Forum and Legislative Reception on Jan. 14

Still haven't registered for GBA's 2014 Annual Legislative/Economic Forum and Legislative Reception? Here are five good reasons to register today:

A National / State Economic Update from Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Dennis Lockhart
A survey of the political landscape for 2015 from Matt Towery, CEO and Publisher, Insider Advantage.com, Inc./Internet News Agency, LLC
Thorough coverage of the State of Georgia banking by Georgia Department of Banking and Finance Commissioner Kevin Hagler
Appearances by key elected state officials
A valuable opportunity to talk with your legislator one-on-one at the Legislative Reception.

The forum starts at 3 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the Georgian Terrace Hotel. Stick around after the forum for the annual GBA Legislative Reception, which starts at 6 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Register here. If you’re planning to stay overnight, check with the Georgian Terrace Hotel for room availability. Reserve your room by calling the hotel directly at 404.897.5053. Be sure to say you're with the Georgia Bankers Association to receive the reduced $169 rate if there is still availability. With questions, contact Susie McGehee at 404.420.2010.

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FHLB Atlanta COO Cathy Adams to Close Inaugural Women in Banking Conference

Join Cathy Adams as she draws on her 30-plus years of experience to discuss the value of leaning in with the right organization to build a career. As a top female executive, Cathy will provide insight about how employers can better serve their employees and how employees can empower themselves and each other. GBA’s Women in Banking Conference is Jan. 29-30, 2015, at the Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta. The conference will also provide an excellent opportunity for you to network with your colleagues from throughout the state. Be sure to check out the conference brochure for all the details. GBA has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn, Atlanta Midtown, at the nightly rate of $199. This rate also will be available for two days before and two days after the conference dates, depending on hotel availability. To reserve a room, please call the hotel at 404.524.4006. Be sure to mention that you are with the Georgia Bankers Association to get the special group rate if it is still available. Click here to register online. With questions about the conference or to request a brochure, contact GBA’s Susie McGehee at 404.420.2010 or Kathy Friestad at 404.420.2024.

GBA to Co-Host FDIC Community Bank & Directors' Capital Markets Workshop

In partnering with the FDIC Atlanta Regional Office and the CBA, the GBA will co-host the annual Community Bankers & Directors’ Capital Markets Workshops this month. The workshop will be in two locations: Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Georgian Club in Atlanta; and Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Idle Hour Country Club in Macon. Each workshop will focus on Capital Markets topics and will include discussions of the Revised Regulatory Capital Requirements, Investment Portfolio Management, and Interest Rate Risk. Each workshop is an interactive, one-day event designed to provide information on current topics of interest. Highlights of this year’s agenda include:

Revised Regulatory Capital Requirements
Investment Portfolio Management
Securities Tabletop Exercises
Interest Rate Risk Management
Interest Rate Risk - Modeling and Assumptions
Interest Rate Risk Tabletop Exercises.

This workshop is designed for Directors and Executive Officers of community banks involved in the management or oversight of these areas, potentially including Presidents/Chief Executive Officers; Chief Financial Officers; Chief Investment Officers; Treasurers; and Directors involved in the Asset/Liability Management function (including membership in the Asset/Liability Committee). To register for the Atlanta location click here; for Macon, click here. Or, contact GBA’s Susie McGehee, 404.420.2010.

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