Benefits
- Increases the potential audience.
- Increases the number of resources devoted to setting up and running the meetings.
- Increases the networking arena for members—new faces, new discussions.
- Might increase chapter membership and attendance at other meetings—larger draw of potential members.
Suggestions for Potential Groups or Organizations to Share Educational Meetings with:
- CPA Groups
- Lawyers
- Urban Bankers
- Financial Women International (FWI).
- Independent Bankers
- State Bankers Association.
- Bank Administrative Institute Members (BAI).
- American Institute of Bankers (AIB).
Program Ideas
- Do a joint meeting with FWI on Women in Banking.
- Join with AIB to do FasTrac sessions. The chapter provides the program and AIB organizes the set up and registration. (This uses AIB's mailing list to draw in branch managers and others wishing to develop skills in commercial lending.)
- Roundtables with lawyers on regulatory issues, lender liability, etc.
- Mock bankruptcy trial with local lawyers.
- Roundtables with accountants on tax law changes.
For more information and for additional resources, please contact the Regional Manager for your area.