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    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Symposium

    DEI is a strategic-level initiative in businesses of every size across the country. Companies that strive for DEI are achieving their intended business goals. Join us Friday, March 26, to learn why bank leaders and their teams must know and understand the value of DEI and how it significantly affects your bank’s relationships with your employees, customers and communities.

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  • Paycheck Protection Program

    MBA outlines resources from the Small Business Administration to assist banks with the lastest round of the Paycheck Protection Program.

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    MBA VEBA Introduces ELAP Program

    MBA VEBA's newest offering, the ELAP program, represents a major shift from PPO networks and offers major savings to banks and employees in a world of rapidly rising health care costs. 

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    Tri-State Marketing & Human Resource Virtual Conference

    Join us March 18-19 as we explore the latest developments in bank marketing and focus on your bank's HR strategy. 

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    MBA Conference Sponsorships & Trade Shows

    Increase your organization’s exposure, heighten your brand  recognition and drive sales by claiming your sponsorship or exhibit space at one of MBA's many events.

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    MBA Scholarships 

    The Missouri Bankers Foundation will award seven $1,000 scholarships this spring to Missouri high school seniors pursuing a banking-related profession. The sholarship application deadline is Friday, March 5.

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    Showcase Your Photos in MBA's 2022 Calendar! 

    Calling all photographers! MBA is accepting photo submissions for its 2022 Scenes of Missouri calendar. These photos depict the beauty of the Show-Me State, and you could win $100 if your photo is chosen as "Best of Show!" The deadline to submit photos is Monday, May 31.

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    Our Two Cents with MBA

    The "Our Two Cents with MBA" podcast is a forum that explores topics that are relevant and interesting to bankers.

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  • February 25 2021
    Loan Assistant & Loan Processor Online Seminar 02/25/2021 VIRTUAL This seminar is designed to increase the lending knowledge and administrative effectiveness of one of the most important positions in a community bank’s lending staff – the loan assistant/loan processor. All of the objectives of this program are directed at increasing the performance effectiveness of these individuals. Add to Calendar
  • March 2 2021
    2021 Spring Ag Seminar 03/02/2021 VIRTUAL Add to Calendar
  • March 2 2021
    2021 School of Compliance - Virtual 03/02/2021 - 03/05/2021 VIRTUAL Compliance is one of the most crucial and consuming issues in the financial industry today. The regulatory agencies are making it clear through their examinations of banks that no institution can afford to be without a comprehensive, well-managed compliance program. Your compliance officer must be able to run the process, including a bankwide training program, like a well-oiled machine. As a major resource for banking education, the MBA provides this School of Compliance. It ensures that financial institutions have the latest knowledge and preparation they need to properly handle compliance issues. Constant changes and the highly charged regulatory environment make this information more important than ever to your financial institution. Add to Calendar
  • March 15 2021
    Account Titling Virtual Seminar 03/15/2021 - 03/16/2021 Online This program is designed to help bankers provide superior customer service to depositors while reducing risks to the bank. It will help bankers assist their customers in selecting the appropriate accounts to meet the needs of the customers. Specific topics include individual accounts, sole proprietorships, joint accounts, business accounts, trusts, transfers to minors, powers of attorney, estates and conservatorships. A common theme for each of these topics will be how to use various types of accounts to provide innovative methods of handling the customer’s funds. The program is designed for new and experienced account officers. Add to Calendar
  • March 18 2021
    Tri-State Marketing & Human Resources Virtual Conference 03/18/2021 - 03/19/2021 VIRTUAL Add to Calendar
  • March 22 2021
    Call Report Update Online Seminar 03/22/2021 - 03/23/2021 Online The Call Report is constantly changing, producing confusion and many questions. Extensive changes took place over the course of the past few years and it is anticipated that changes will continue into the future. Our nation’s recent challenges related to the economic crisis under COVID-19 have added to the reporting burden with changes impacting all financial institutions. This webinar will provide information on new, proposed, and revised changes to the Call Report with detailed discussion on impacted line items in several schedules. Accounting guidance and regulatory changes will be discussed and presented in order to update those with Call Report preparation and review responsibilities. Individuals new to Call Report preparation will find this webinar valuable as well as those that are experienced in the preparation and review process. Participants will receive handout materials to include a PDF version of the presentation and additional documentation required to support the topics Add to Calendar
  • March 24 2021
    SECURE & CARES Act Update Webinar 03/24/2021 VIRTUAL The SECURE ACT was passed in December, 2019 and had sweeping changes to IRAs. We are just now fully understanding the impact they will have on accountholders and especially beneficiaries. It is important that your staff knows the new rules and how they will affect the accountholder, beneficiaries, and reporting/compliance with the bank. Then the CARES ACT was passed in March, 2020. It had big effect on IRAs in the year 2020, especially RMDs. What of CARES carries over to 2021? Attendees will learn the following: -Amending IRA plan agreements -Changes to Traditional IRA eligibility requirements -IRA rollover concerns -New 10% early distribution penalty exceptions -RMD and QCD issues for 2021 and beyond  -Application of the new life expectancy tables  -Review of the Eligible Designated and Designated beneficiary options -New reporting requirements Add to Calendar
  • March 26 2021
    Diversity Equity Inclusion Virtual Symposium 03/26/2021 Virtual Today’s workforce is one of the most diverse in our nation’s history and encompasses differences in employee style, expectations, communication and many other aspects. Diversity, equity and inclusion is a strategic-level initiative in businesses of every size across the country. These company leaders are focused on how DEI achieves a demonstrated positive impact on their business performance. Companies that strive for DEI are achieving their intended business goals. Their success proves that DEI are much more than a legal or moral requirement — they’re also a competitive advantage. For your bank to be successful in today’s environment, bank leaders and their teams must know and understand the value of DEI and how it significantly affects your bank’s relationships with your employees, customers and communities. Add to Calendar
  • April 15 2021
    Basic Personal & Business Tax Return Analysis 04/15/2021 Online Add to Calendar
  • April 21 2021
    IRA Basics Seminar 04/21/2021 VIRTUAL This “Very Basic” IRA course is designed to build a solid foundation of the Traditional and Roth IRA rules. The seminar will start with the differences between a Traditional and a Roth IRA, and then go through the procedures on how a new IRA is established. Next, attendees will learn the eligibility and contribution rules for both Traditional and Roth IRAs. Once money has been contributed to an IRA, individuals have the option to move all or part of the IRA from one financial institution to another (e.g., IRA transfers and rollovers). In addition to the transfer and rollover discussion, attendees will learn how employer-sponsored retirement plan money (e.g., 401(k)) is moved to IRAs. A thorough overview of IRA distributions will be discussed, including the exceptions to the IRS 10% early distribution penalty tax for individuals taking distributions before age 59½ and how required minimum distributions (RMDs) are calculated from a traditional IRA. The program will conclude with a review the procedures for handling distributions to IRA beneficiaries. Add to Calendar
  • May 12 2021
    Introduction To HSAs - May 12 05/12/2021 VIRTUAL Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are becoming the popular health care choice for employers offering coverage to employees and individuals/families not covered by employer-sponsored health care benefits. This program provides a solid foundation of operational and compliance issues associated with providing HSAs to customers, including opening, maintaining and distributing procedures. Add to Calendar
  • May 13 2021
    Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Fundamentals Bootcamp 05/13/2021 - 05/14/2021 VIRTUAL The American Bankers Association’s BSA/AML Fundamentals Bootcamp provides the framework for understanding the BSA team’s roles and responsibilities for BSA/AML and OFAC compliance. Compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) continues to be a top priority with the regulators. One major requirement of BSA is to designate a BSA/AML Officer and to ensure that the BSA Officer and the BSA Team are well trained and qualified to carry out the duties of this critical position. BSA is an on-going, ever-changing “safety and soundness” issue. This bootcamp will provide current, updated tools, techniques, and “real world” practice and examples for learning the critical components of a BSA/AML Program. We will review the basic BSA regulatory framework and provide you with an understanding of the BSA, OFAC, and core recordkeeping requirements. During the Bootcamp, the attendees will utilize the FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Manual and 31 CFR Chapter X. Add to Calendar
  • May 16 2021
    2021 School of Lending 05/16/2021 - 05/21/2021 Courtyard By Marriott Add to Calendar
  • May 18 2021
    Advanced Lending School 05/18/2021 - 05/20/2021 Courtyard By Marriott Add to Calendar
  • May 19 2021
    HSAs: Beyond the Basics - May 19th 05/19/2021 VIRTUAL As the nationwide growth of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) continue to rise, financial organizations are beginning to see more complex transactions due to increased customer activity. This activity requires personnel to review their existing HSA procedures to ensure transactions are handled properly. We’ll explore the areas of employee eligibility, handling excess and mistaken distributions, investment diversification and product expansion, including how HSAs are being touted as a retirement savings vehicle in addition to a health care coverage option. Add to Calendar
  • June 13 2021
    2021 School of Bank Management-Second Year 06/13/2021 - 06/18/2021 Courtyard By Marriott Add to Calendar
  • June 13 2021
    2021 School of Bank Management 06/13/2021 - 06/18/2021 Courtyard By Marriott Add to Calendar
  • July 13 2021
    2021 Annual Convention 07/13/2021 - 07/16/2021 Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center Add to Calendar
  • August 18 2021
    2021 MOKAN Trust Conference 08/18/2021 - 08/20/2021 Sheraton Kansas City Hotel At Crown Center Add to Calendar

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MBA InternConnect

MBA InternConnect

MBA InternConnect offers resources to help promote the Missouri banking industry as a viable career option for college students.

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Accudata Employee Background Check

See how MBA can help your bank conduct professional background checks. Already a client? Log in here.

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Sisters in Banking

Connect with your peers at MBA-member banks, explore banking topics and celebrate one another's accomplishments.

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Leadership Opportunities Available For MBA Members

1/14/2021

Bankers can enhance their leadership skills through volunteer opportunities from MBA.

MBA VEBA — A Rewarding Commitment

12/28/2020

John Hunt reveals how MBA VEBA was a rewarding committment for him.

MBA Names Finalists For 2020 Young Banker Award

11/4/2020

The four nominees illustrate how both learning and leadership contribute to their growing success.

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10/28/2020

Despite unforeseen challenges, Segs4Vets continues mission to serve injured military veterans.

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Thumbprint Signature

This MBA program provides a simple, effective and inexpensive method for preventing and deterring check fraud.

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Bank Compensation Survey

Salary and benefits information available in this MBA survey will help your bank be even more competitive and successful.