ICBA Education Seminars and Institutes

ICBA's Marketing Resource Center (MRC) is your go-to source for customizable marketing materials designed to help your bank stand out—during Community Banking Month and beyond.

Don't re-invent the wheel! ICBA membership includes a benefit to build a world-class customer experience (Voice of the customer) program at your bank. $0 setup, no contract (month to month), and you pay-per-complete.

Navigating payments regulations can be complex. This session will clarify the regulations impacting ACH, checks (including remote deposit capture), cards, and wires. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the relevant payment regulations, rules, and guidance applicable to your organization.

Companies across all industries are striving to attract and retain top talent while achieving their strategic goals. To succeed, leaders must prioritize succession planning and integrate it into their organization’s talent management program and strategic plan.

ICBA membership assists with the cost of an internal employee climate research program designed specifically for your bank. ICBA Preferred Service Provider Avannis administers the ICBA Magazine’s “Best Community Bank to Work For” contests and is ICBA’s PSP for the voice-of-the customer/employee lane of traffic.

Financial institutions face the challenge of managing funds availability while navigating complex regulations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Key aspects of Regulation CC, which governs the availability of funds, must be understood along with the associated responsibilities of financial institutions. Attendees will gain an overview of these key aspects as well as explore best practices for managing ACH transactions, wire transfers, and cash handling to ensure compliance.

Navigating the complexities of Roth IRAs can be challenging due to their unique features and evolving regulations. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Roth IRA, including its distinct benefits and how it compares to other retirement savings accounts. Key discussion topics include tax advantages, contribution eligibility rules, reporting requirements, and portability options.

This event for the 2025 season will support and enhance the capabilities of community banks and the financial services sector in identifying, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from cyber incidents. This scenario is a cascading event with a cloud service provider cyber event and a regional disaster.

Effectively managing consumer lending while staying compliant with regulatory requirements can be a challenge for some financial institutions. Dive into the basics of consumer lending, including the consumer loan function, marketing strategies, and learn to make informed lending decisions based on the five C’s of credit: capacity, capital, collateral, conditions, and character. Attendees will gain valuable insights into loan structure, support, and documentation while exploring how these elements play a crucial role in the lending process. Real-world examples, such as auto loans, RV loans, and home equity lines of credit (HELOC), will illustrate practical applications throughout the discussion.

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jacob Eisen, CEO of ICBA Payments and TCM Bank, N.A., and Marie Elizabeth Aloisi, Executive Vice President, US Market Development, Mastercard, as we explore the evolving landscape of payments and the tools Community Banks can access through ICBA to increase profitability and customer satisfaction.

Discover how ICBA’s Marketing Resource Center (MRC) can support your bank’s marketing efforts in this hands-on session featuring community bank marketers and leaders. ICBA Chief Marketing Officer Rob Birgfeld, ICBA Lead Strategist for Consumer Campaigns Bill Hickman, Farmers State Bank President and Chief Credit Officer Tim Schreiber, and Prairie Community Bank AVP of Operations and Marketing Kathryn Rosypal will share insights on using the MRC effectively.

Agriculture commodity prices have fallen sharply along with net farm income, causing economic uncertainty and distress. Does this financial deterioration suggest the ag economy is headed into a recession? Will a new farm bill provide enough protection to sustain producers? How should community banks and their producers prepare to withstand the downturn in prices?

Rates are falling, but many banks aren’t seeing the expected expense relief. Some cut too much and lost valuable relationships, while others refocused on growth and found it more challenging than before. This session outlines three key principles to help community banks manage CDs and liquid deposits as rates shift.

Hear from a panel of bank regulatory experts about the policy shifts that are currently happening in Washington, D.C., and how these changes are expected to impact community banks and the financial services industry.

MDIs and CDFIs hold the key to financial wellness in minority, immigrant and LMI communities across the nation. These mission-focused institutions specialize in providing access to crucial banking product and services for customers in underserved neighborhoods, and to small businesses.

Representatives from the banking agencies will explore the latest developments in regulatory compliance, and issues that the agencies are finding in compliance examinations. Representatives will also discuss the dynamic changes and new priorities for their respective agencies.

In today’s regulatory landscape, community banks face growing scrutiny over their enterprise risk programs. While the balance sheet and credit activities often dominate the conversation, employment-related risks are equally critical to a comprehensive workplace compliance and risk strategy.

Discover innovative enterprise management strategies for community banks that connect ERM, capital and liquidity planning, and strategic planning. This session will cover best practices and cutting-edge approaches to managing these critical components effectively.