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CEO Forums

"It's happened to countless chief executives. Once you reach the level of CEO or president, honest feedback and open discussion slow down to a trickle. You no longer have that network of support where you freely exchanged ideas and worked out solutions for maximum results. You miss the kind of give-and-take sessions that you had with your peers as you progressed in your career."

David Fagiano

President & CEO

American Management Association

The CEO Forums provide seven groups of non-competing CEOs with an opportunity to freely exchange ideas, dissect problems and discuss important issues with peers. They are an investment in yourself and your bank’s bottom-line.

BENEFITS OF CEO FORUMS EXTEND BEYOND FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS

The CEO Forums are designed to be a rewarding experience where you grow professionally, as well as personally.

Here are just a few of the benefits from participating in this program.

Discuss current industry challenges with peers.

Learn about profitable products and services from other community bankers.

Form lasting relationships with non-competing CEOs.

Increase profits through higher performance.

Discover cost-cutting concepts.

Solve your most pressing problems.

Obtain access to highly respected industry experts.

HOW DO THE CEO FORUMS WORK?

CBAI organizes the Forums based on bank size and market to ensure that CEOs have as much in common as possible without being competitors.

The groups remain small (no more than 14 participants). Because each participant must trust other Forum members, no substitutes are permitted unless by unanimous consent of the remaining members.

CBAI provides a banking specialist to act as facilitator.

Often a consultant or expert from a variety of firms is invited to address the group. This expertise would cost thousands of dollars if you had to pay for it on a "real time" basis.

Forums meet quarterly on a date and at a location determined by the Forum members.

Four to six issues are usually discussed at each session. Participants are contacted for agenda items approximately two weeks prior to each meeting.

The facilitator compiles a manual based on Forum topics.

CBAI is responsible for correspondence, meeting details, some speaker resources and other expertise.

HERE’S WHAT YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE SAYING ABOUT CBAI’S CEO FORUMS:

"Being new to my position, the CEO Forum has assisted me in gaining knowledge from peers on topics that are pressing to my bank. It has been a valuable tool in my strategic planning process."

Rick Klinedinst, President/CEO

MidAmerica National Bank, Canton

"The networking and sharing experiences with CEOs outside of my bank's market area is very beneficial. The Forum is also useful in staying on top of changing regulations."

Thomas Runde, President

Teutopolis State Bank

"I always feel the program is well worth the effort and cost. Everyone associated with this program goes well beyond the required to make it a meaningful learning experience."

John Livesay, President/CEO

First National Bank of Pana

"I believe the CEO Forum is an excellent source of ideas and educational topics. I look forward to attending the quarterly meetings and always return to my bank with something useful!"

Rick Catt, President/CEO

First Robinson Savings Bank, N.A.

"The timely information and opportunity to discuss current banking issues with other peer banks is very beneficial. It is a great forum to discuss national and local bank issues."

Ron Hart, President

The Clay City Banking Company

We're looking for a few good CEO's to complete the seven Forums.

CBAI 2012 CEO FORUM GROUPS LIST

CLICK HERE FOR A REGISTRATION FORM

For more information or to join:

Contact Tracy McQuinn, Senior Vice President Education & Special Events

Or call 800-736-2224 or 217-529-2265 / Fax: 217-585-8738