Women In Community Banking Conference - 2024

Women In Community Banking Conference - 2024
CBAI's Women In Community Banking Conference - 2024

Community Bankers Association of Illinois recognizes the powerful influence and potential of women in the banking profession, as well as the many challenges they face on a daily basis. CBAI’s Women in Community Banking Subcommittee specifically designed this agenda for all levels of women in community banking to come together and get fresh ideas to better serve their bank, community and family.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to network with your peers; learn from expert speakers; share similar challenges and successes; and have fun while doing it! 

8:15 - 9 a.m.
BREAKFAST BUFFET & OPENING NETWORKING SESSION

During this opening roundtable discussion, attendees have the opportunity to bring forth ideas and issues related to their positions within their banks. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from your colleagues throughout the state. You’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet and may choose any open seat during this opening session.

9 - 10 a.m.
WELCOME & 2024 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Kraig Lounsberry, CBAI President
Jerry Peck, SVP & Megan Peck, VP, CBAI Governmental Relations 
CBAI President Kraig Lounsberry starts the day by welcoming attendees to the 2024 Women in Community Banking Conference. Next, Jerry Peck, CBAI SVP of Governmental Relations and Megan Peck, VP of Governmental Relations, give an update on recent legislation and election results. If time allows, Q & A will be available near the end of the session.

10 - 11 a.m.
FACE READING

Jody Holland, President & Founder
Jody Holland, Inc., Amarillo, TX
This interactive session teaches attendees how the science of Face Reading (physiognomy) can be used to give them an advantage in connecting quickly with others, building trust, and understanding what approach to take when engaging with people. During the session, participants learn the five key areas of the face and how to quickly know what a person is like, how they make decisions, what drives them, and how to positively influence them.

11 - 11:15 a.m.
BREAK/VISIT BASKET RAFFLE TABLES

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
ROUNDTABLE BREAKOUT SESSION

During this roundtable discussion, attendees have the opportunity to share ideas, issues and concerns regarding their choice of topic. This is another excellent opportunity to learn from your colleagues! Attendees may select one of the following “hot topics.” managing employees/employee conflicts loan processes/operations frontline concerns/customer service; social media/marketing
IT/cybersecurity.

12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH

1 - 1:30 p.m.
NAVIGATING INNOVATION: EMPOWERING COMMUNITY BANKERS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
Stephanie Foster
Managing Director, ThinkTECH Accelerator
Independent Community Bankers of America®
Atlanta, GA
Join us for an engaging session as we delve into the importance of embracing innovation and fostering a culture that values forward-thinking approaches. We share practical insights on how to initiate meaningful conversations about innovation, and how to inspire collaboration among colleagues and industry peers. Prepare to be inspired, engaged and empowered as we navigate the innovation horizon together, unlocking the potential that innovation holds for community bankers and the communities they serve.

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
BUILDING A CULTURE THAT FOSTERS CURIOSITY
Anne Schutt, CFP®, VP of Business Development
Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC
East Peoria, IL
Eleanor Roosevelt famously said, “Life must be lived, and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.” Why is curiosity so important in the workplace? In a Harvard Business Review of 3000 employees, 92% felt that curiosity was a catalyst for job satisfaction, motivation, innovation, and high performance, yet only 24% felt curious at work. In this session, we help you learn to identify and remove barriers you may have in place that are preventing a curiosity culture so that you can retain and attract talent to your organization.

2:15 - 2:30 p.m.
BREAK/VISIT BASKET RAFFLE TABLES

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE
Jody Holland, President & Founder
Jody Holland, Inc., Amarillo, TX
In this session, attendees learn the three key principles of executive presence. They are how you behave; how you communicate; and how you present yourself. There are variances in how men are perceived versus how women are perceived, so navigating this effectively levels the playing field and ensures better relationships, stronger trust, and greater results for the person who has mastered the skills.

3:30 p.m.
BASKET RAFFLE DRAWINGS & ADJOURN

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As a reminder, registration begins at 8:00 and education starts at 8:30 a.m.

 
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When
11/6/2024 - 11/7/2024
Where
Crowne Plaza Hotel 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy. Springfield 62703

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