Space is limited to the first 24 registrants. Event is open to MBA members only.

Program Details

Effective advocacy begins before you meet your lawmakers. It takes preparation — awareness of the issues, knowing your bank's story and willingness to build relationships that go beyond politics. 

Advocacy Boot Camp is a full day dedicated to training bankers to confidently represent their institution, communities and Missouri’s banking industry through practical training, interactive exercises and real-world examples from MBA's Government Relations team. 

Who Should Attend

For experienced advocates and bank leaders, this is an opportunity to invest in your bank’s future by sending a member of your team to expand your bench of ready advocates. For those newer to advocacy who want to better understand our industry’s issues and understand why they matter and speak up for your bank and communities with confidence, Advocacy Boot Camp was built for you. 

What You’ll Learn 

			Learn the Ins-and-Outs of Advocacy and the Legislative Process
			Learn how legislation moves through the Missouri General Assembly, who influences outcomes and where you can make the greatest impact. Gain familiarity with legislative terminology and how you can get involved.
			Keys to Effective Advocacy
			Hear directly from state legislators about what makes an effective advocate, the day in the life of a lawmaker in the Missouri Capitol and how to build relationships that extend beyond politics.
			Hone Communication Skills and Practice Legislative Visits
			Learn how to connect banking issues to the impact it has on your bank, customers and communities. Build confidence through role-playing exercises that simulate meetings with lawmakers.
			Participate in a Mock Legislative Session
			Take on the role of a legislator or advocate and put everything you've learned into practice during an interactive legislative debate exercise.
			Skills You'll Take Home
			By the end of the day, you'll be able to: explain why advocacy matters to Missouri banking   understand how legislation becomes law communicate banking issues with impact, clarity and confidence navigate legislative meetings effectively identify future advocacy opportunities through MBA programs

Image Use Policy

Registration or participation by an individual in attending Missouri Bankers Association events and activities constitutes an agreement by the attendee to the MBA’s use and distribution, both current and future, of the attendee’s name, image or voice in print, media, social media, photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of, or reporting, such events, and activities and promoting MBA activities, services and programs. Attendees waive any right to inspect or approve the finished materials and MBA communications and publications and agree that all such images, pictures, video or audio recordings, and any reproduction thereof, shall remain the property of the MBA to use at its discretion. Consent is binding, perpetual and may not be revoked.

For More Information

Contact MBA at 573-636-8151.

Location

MBA Office
207 E. Capitol Ave
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-636-8151

Register

		Online
		Phone 573-636-8151
		Mail check payable to Missouri Bankers Association and registration form to: Missouri Bankers Association P.O. Box 57 Jefferson City, MO 65102

Registration Fee 

Space is limited to the first 24 registrants. Event is open to MBA-members only. 

• $75 per person

Schedule

9 a.m.	Session
Noon	Lunch (provided)
1 p.m.	Session Resumes
3:30 p.m.	Adjournment

Cancellation/Refunds

Full refunds will be granted for cancellations received in the MBA office seven days before the date of the program. No refunds will be given for cancellations three days before the date of the program. Substitutions are always permitted before and on the day of the program.

Disabilities & Dietary Restrictions

If you have any special requests, please contact MBA at 573-636-8151 for how we may best accommodate your needs. Please have all special requests submitted by Sept. 28, 2026.