Independent Bankers Association of Texas

We are thrilled to unveil the IBAT Loan Marketplace—a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize the way financial institutions and businesses access loan opportunities. ?? With the IBAT Loan Marketplace, financial institutions can seamlessly connect with a wide array of potential borrowers, streamlining the lending process, enhancing collaboration, and driving economic growth across industries. The IBAT Loan Marketplace is powered by Community Capital Technology | CCT, a Bankers Helping Bankers Fund Company. Garrett Smith Rulonna Neilson Jennifer M. Walker

?? Join Us for the IBAT Leadership Division Region 2 Dove Hunt! ?? We’re excited to invite you to our Dove Hunt on Friday, September 27th! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow members while enjoying an action-packed day of hunting and delicious food. Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Registration 2:30 p.m. Hunt* 6:00 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner REGISTER HERE! https://lnkd.in/d2UpFXTG *Please remember to bring your own shotgun, ear/eye protection, shells, and a valid TX Hunting License that is HIP Certified. As a bonus, stick around for the Texas Tech vs. Cincinnati game the following day, September 28th! Wreck 'em! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for camaraderie and fun! We look forward to seeing you there! ????? #IBAT #DoveHunt #Networking #Leadership #TexasTech #CommunityBanking #Lubbock

Join us Sept 24th and see what all Compliance Pathways has to offer!

Over the last 44 years, the Bank Operations Institute (BOI) has become essential to the growth and development of community banks’ operations teams in Texas and beyond. This year, the program has been totally revamped based upon prior student's feedback. The team has been working hard to ensure students will gain real world knowledge from industry experts, many of whom are bankers themselves. The fast-paced, exciting program consists of informative lectures, case studies, team-building exercises and bank simulation. The new curriculum is designed to maximize your educational investment by gaining operational knowledge, risk management skills and discovering new technology, all while focusing on customer service. Learn more and register here: www.ibat.org/boi

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Congratulations to the Independent Bankers Association of Texas on half a century of service to Texas community banks! We are proud not only to be members and friends, but to say that IBAT was the genesis of TIB! Well done, friends and Trusted Partners! #CommunityBanking #TrustedPartner #IBAT

I'm thrilled to announce that the Independent Bankers Association of Texas has entrusted me with the opportunity to revamp and relaunch the Bank Operations Institute! This dynamic program is designed for standout professionals in your bank who want to deepen their expertise in bank operations. We're committed to educating bankers across the U.S., from entry-level employees to C-suite executives. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/47m4HLH This year's program will feature seasoned industry experts, including Greg Wilson, Zane A. Smith, William Chittenden, Ph.D., Eric Alexander, Jonathan Galeano, and more.

Meet IBAT’s Incoming Chair: Q3 Magazine Now Available Next month, bankers from across the state will gather for IBAT's 50th Annual Convention at the vibrant Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk to enjoy great keynote speakers, unmatched educational breakout sessions, awards, peer-to-peer resource sharing opportunities, networking and entertainment. ? Also included is the election of IBAT's new Chair, Tracy L. Harris of Texas Regional Bank in Harlingen. Get to know the incoming Chair in the third quarter issue of The Texas Independent Banker magazine, out now in your inbox and online in the digital edition https://bit.ly/4g6pRBA. Other items in this issue include: *A 50th Anniversary Convention Preview; *IBAT's Wall of Heroes and Legends; *Connecting Leaders Conference Highlights; *A Sabbatical Lesson; *A New Era for the Mortgage Market; and more!

The IBAT Education Foundation is pleased to announce its newest event – Women in Community Banking – a forum where women at all levels of the community banking industry can come together to share, learn and grow from one another’s experiences during a day-long conference specifically tailored for women. The event will take a deep dive into areas of banking such as accounting, legal, compliance and employment while touching on the hard-hitting topics of leadership and regulation through robust panel discussions. Attendees can expect to walk away feeling confident that they have received the most pertinent information when it comes to topics impacting the community banking industry. Learn More and Register: https://lnkd.in/gMUh7_ft

IBAT was proud to be on hand Sunday night to celebrate 50 years of the Texas Tech School of Banking and the immeasurable impact that the program has had on community banking throughout the state. Congratulations to Jeff Mercer, PhD and the innumerable bankers, faculty members and advisory board members who have contributed to the success of the program for the good of our great industry. With approximately 150 students participating in the program this year, the Texas Tech School of Banking is setting new standards for its success. IBAT is proud to have a long standing history of support and involvement with building better bankers on the South Plains.