March 2023 Hometown Newsletter

Welcome to the March Edition of Hometown Newsletter!

PACB - Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers is looking forward to the many educational events, networking opportunities, and all that is in store for March! Included in this month's edition of Hometown Newsletter are details about upcoming educational and professional development sessions, a sneak peek of what’s in store for April, a warm welcome to new PACB Associate Members, and important announcements. Continue reading to learn all about what’s going on in community banking during the month of March!

March 2023 PACB Education & Events

March 7, 2023 - "Sales Culture Leadership in Your Community Bank" Workshop

Best-selling author and noted sales expert, Todd Cohen, CSP - Keynote Speaker. will be delivering an informative and eye-opening workshop – “Sales Culture Leadership in Your Community Bank.” In this workshop, Todd will be delving into topics such as leadership, time management, client retention and satisfaction, and more. Attendees will learn a new way to view the sales culture in their own organization, and walk away with a new confidence in their ability to contribute to the growth and profitability of their team. This workshop will be held in State College, PA, from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

For the full event details and registration, please visit the event page.

March 17, 2023 - Community Banking Industry Update Presented by the Law Partners of Luse Gorman, P.C.

Industry experts from Luse Gorman, PC will be presenting a community banking industry update to members, covering highly relevant topics such as recent legislative and regulatory initiatives, a practical guide for community banks considering entering the cannabis sector, compensation and benefits, a discussion of equity and debt instruments, and more! Attendees of this course will be eligible for CPE credits and PACB Foundation Scholarships are available.

For full details and registration, please visit the event page.

March 23, 2023 - PACB Risk Management Bundle Begins with Risk Management Conference

The PACB Risk Management Bundle begins on Thursday, March 23, 2023 - kicking off with the 2023 Risk Management Conference! This brand-new conference includes a full day of networking and learning - featuring six individual sessions plus a panel discussion - and will be hosted in Exton, PA. Following the 2023 Risk Management Conference, PACB will be offering a series of 6 webinars that build upon the knowledge that attendees will gain during the conference.

Attendees will hear from industry and subject-matter experts on a wide range of subjects, such as supply chain risk management, cybersecurity hot-topics, compliance risks with e-banking, incident detection and response, and more!

Speakers for the Risk Management Conference include: Nick Podhradsky of SBS CyberSecurity , Colin Taggart, CISSP, CISA, CPA of Plante Moran , Mike Burke of SHAZAM Network - ITS, Inc. , Angie Singer Keating, CISA, CISM, CRISC of Reclamere , Mark Wolfrey CAMS-Audit, CRCM, MBA of RKL LLP , and Marc W. Courey, CPA/CFF, JD, CFE, CCEP, CIA of Wipfli .

Attendees will be eligible for CPE credits and PACB Foundation Scholarships are available. For full details and registration for the Risk Management Conference, please visit the event page.

Coming Soon: PACB Education & Events in April 2023

April 18, 2023 - Topgolf

On April 18, 2023, PACB will be hosting Topgolf networking events in both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. This popular event is a great way to bring together experienced and casual golfers together for a dynamic afternoon of networking and fun. PACB will be providing lunch, as well as refereshments throughout the afternoon. To wrap everything up, prizes and awards will be presented by PACB at the end of the afternoon!

For full details on locations, sponsorships, and registration, please visit the event pages: Topgolf Philadelphia - Northeast; Topgolf Pittsburgh.

April 19, 2023 - Hot Topic Webinar

The PACB Hot Topic Webinar, "Policy & Procedure Best Practices," presented by Francis Mitchell and Marc Ghirardi of Truist Securities , will allow for attendees to perform a "spring cleaning" for their organizations' policies and procedures best practices. Topics include ALM, ALCO, & Interest Rate Policy, ingegrating your policies into ALCO, and more.

For full details and registration, please visit the event page.

April 26, 2023 - Commercial Lending Webinar

The PACB Commercial Lending Webinar, "Analyzing Financial Statements," will be presented by Gina Lutz, Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager, of Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. . In this webinar, Gina will be discussing personal and business cash flow to determine global cash flow, verifying assets value, solvency, and net worth, and more!

For full details and registration, please visit the event page.

The 2023 PACB INSPIRE Awards Applications are NOW Available!

PACB is thrilled to announce that applications for the 2023 PACB INSPIRE Awards are now open! With awards to be presented in categories ranging from Excellence in Lending and Community Support & Engagement - to Excellence in Marketing and Banker of the Year - you will want to ensure that your organization's work is submitted! To download award applications and nomination forms, please visit the PACB INSPIRE Awards page!

The deadline to submit all applications and nominations is April 14, 2023, so make sure to show off your organization's outstanding work and complete an application today!

Save-The-Date: 2023 PACB Maximizing Mutuality Conference

PACB's Annual Maximizing Mutuality Conference will be held from May 11 - May 12, 2023 at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa in Bedford, PA. There will be a wide range of insightful educational sessions - including a panel discussion on Shared Services between Andrew Hasley of Dollar Bank , Tom Fraser of First Mutual Holding Co. , Charles Field, CPA of Penn Community Bank , and Paul G. Toub of MassMutual Eastern Pennsylvania - and plentiful networking opportunities. For full details, including the agenda, please visit the event page!

Registration is OPEN for the 2023 PACB Annual Convention in Savannah, GA!

Registrations for the 2023 PACB Annual Convention, held this year at the beautiful Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa, are now open! With a new, innovative schedule and agenda of events, featuring even MORE networking and educational opportunities, you will want to make sure to join PACB in Savannah! For full details and registration, please visit the PACB 2023 Convention page!

Please Welcome: PACB's Newest Members!

PACB is honored to announce these companies as the Association's newest members. Please join us in welcoming them into PA's community banking culture:

SALESLEADER, LLC - Todd Cohen, CSP - Keynote Speaker. is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and trainer specialized in banking. He provides motivational keynotes and engaging, useable workshops designed to introduce and implement a people-focused sales?culture. Beyond conventional sales training, Todd brings a unique and successful approach to engaging the entire bank in the sales conversation! View the SalesLeader LLC?PACB listing?for more information.

Genesys Technology Group was founded in 2007 to help community financial institutions negotiate their core vendor contracts.?A lot has changed in financial technology since then. The Core Technology and Fintech landscape are evolving rapidly, and the Genesys team understands this shifting landscape. Genesys helps institutions control existing technology expenses, evaluate Fintech partnerships, assess BaaS and PaaS strategies, and maximize non-interest income through debit card optimization.?Genesys also offers turn-key enterprise project management office services (EPMO) for strategic initiatives, including mergers and conversions. View the Genesys PACB listing for more information.

Bankers Cooperative Group, Inc. - BCG provides employee benefit solutions to member banks. Organized as a cooperative, BCG is unique in that they answer only to their client shareholders. Their board of directors is comprised of your banking peers who keep your interests front and center. For more information about Bankers Cooperative Group, visit their PACB listing.

Flexent offers Accounts Receivable Financing and true small Asset Based Lending products to our clients throughout the U.S. They are a Bank-Owned provider who partners with community banks throughout the U.S. to supplement their existing lending products. Rather than lose a client or prospect to a larger bank, Flexent can fill in the cash flow gaps to help companies grow. View Flexent's PACB listing for more information.

Reminder: Please use PACB Code when Registering for ICBA Community Banker University

PACB is happy to announce its partnership with?ICBA?Community Banker University. ICBA online training, seminars, bank director events, certification programs, and more are now offered through?PACB's website. The new?Affiliate Education Program?will ensure that collectively, we put community banks in contact with the training tools necessary to grow bankers’ knowledge and skills.?The program will also support PACB – for every ICBA training course, seminar, event registration and resource purchased, ICBA will donate 10 percent of eligible purchases to PACB. Let’s all win by increasing knowledge, improving efficiency, and investing in our employees while working together to uplift the industry we love - community banking! Please use the code?PA-PACB?whenever you purchase or register for an event.?

To register for upcoming education or to view a full list of educational offerings available through this partnership, please visit?PACB's website.

For?PACB?Education & Event Questions/Information:

If you have any questions about any of the upcoming PACB educational events, or would like to register, pleace reach out to PACB Director of Education and Events,?Mary Lehane. Mary can be reached by email at [email protected] and by phone at (717) 231-7447. Mary will be happy to answer any questions or assist you in your registration!