If your bank had someone attend this year’s state convention at Big Sky, please take a few moments to ask them about what they took away from the state convention and ask them how they will apply that knowledge learned to help your customers, employees and bank board members. The Association will be providing more details on the 2024 convention speakers, activities and education programs in the coming months. So, be on the lookout for our 2024 convention announcements and keep in mind the “takeaways” you will garner by attending next year’s MIB convention. Starting in late December, you will find in your mailbox the MIB’s membership renewal notices. MIB understands that things are tight financially for Montana’s community banks, particularly given the burden placed on your institutions by excessive federal regulation. That is why the Association does its best to ensure that our members receive the maximum value for their dues dollars while also providing extensive support in the regulatory areas that matter. When you receive your renewal notice, we hope our efforts over the last six years to tighten the Association’s belt while expanding member services and programs will be foremost in your mind. As always, we encourage you to let us know if you have any questions. Further, if there is anything the Association, its Board, its officers or its staff can assist you with, or if there are additional member benefits MIB can add that would be of service to your business, please let us know. The Association’s goal is to help ensure that you have the resources to compete and thrive in today’s challenging business environment. Thank you for your support of the MIB. And thank you for the service you provide to Montana’s local communities. You and your bank are valued. Have a great holiday season. We look forward to seeing you in the new year. Jim Brown, MIB Executive Director The Association’s goal is to help ensure that you have the resources to compete and thrive in today’s challenging business environment. 38697 Partner with us for: • Loan participation purchases and sales* • Bank stock financing • Bank executive and employee financing *We do not reparticipate loans. Craig McCandless Call me at 406.850.3790 Based in Billings, Mont. Serving Montana, Wyoming and Idaho Our Mission Is to Help You Succeed Community Banker 9
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