Pub. 7 2019 Issue 1

17 The Community Banker Dear MIB Member : Registration for the 2019 MIB Convention Tradeshow is now open ! The 2019 MIB Convention Tradeshow will be held July 29th - 2;th in Butte . As you can see in the included brochure , we offer the best community ban"ing convention in Montana at the most affordable prices . Our location this year is superb . The Copper King Inn in Butte not only offers quality accommodations , but its close pro1imity to all things outdoors also offers unparalleled golfing , and historic adventures , and a variety of other activities in the Southwest Montana area . Bring your whole family for cool Big S"y fun during the hottest part of the summer . Standouts among our spea"ers and seminar presenters this year include , world - famous daredevil Evel Knievel ’ s museum owner , Mi"e Patterson . Listen to the eye - widening , imagination - spar"ing , and doesn ’ t - seem - possible stories that define an American icon who was born in Butte , Montana . Also , joining us will be ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey . We are also pleased to be joined by perennial favorites Patric" Bar"ey and Melanie Hall . A highlight of the MIB convention is Montana ’ s only ban"ing tradeshow . Our associate members love it so much that we habitually sell out e1hibit space . Come e1perience the latest in ban"ing technology and services and discover ways to increase your relevance to your customers . Of course , this tradeshow includes a reception and banquet , where golf and rafting pri3es and vendor drawings heighten the fun . Don ’ t forget the MIB - PAC Silent Auction Reception and Banquet . At this event , you can bid on unique Montana items at ama3ing prices while supporting MIB ’ s lobbying and public policy efforts . High quality food and drin" plus a good cause — it doesn ’ t get much better than this . If you haven ’ t attended an MIB convention in the past few years , we encourage you to chec" it out . In doing so , you ta"e advantage of our lowered prices and increased offerings and attend the only ban"ing trade convention held annually in the State of Montana . More information and online registration can be found at http :// www . mibonline . org / convention /. I loo" forward to seeing you in Butte in July . Jim Brown E1ecutive Director