Nebraska Bankers Association

Nebraska State Dinner. Great night to gather in Boulder with bankers from our great state!

The NBA Leadership Class of 2026 kicked off their program with Session One in Omaha. The session was facilitated by Dr. Juli Lynch, focusing on leadership styles, skills, and personal development. The class will meet again in October for their next session focusing on NBA awareness, involvement, and leadership communication.

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday! 🇺🇸

Please note that the NBA is closed today and tomorrow.

We swapped our usual attire for shorts, jeans and flip-flops, all for a great cause. This fundraiser supports the HALT Human Trafficking Fund, which will provide grants to organizations and government entities for education, data analysis and technology efforts to combat human trafficking in Nebraska. Learn more and donate at https://haltfund.org/

From storms to sunshine, Nebraska banks are a reliable presence in your financial journey. They're dedicated to protecting what matters most through every season.

2024 July Scenes of Nebraska photos: 📸 Lighting Up the Night Sky by Stephanie Dannehl, Elwood 📸Lighthouse Sunset by Jeffery Alexandre, Minatare

The NBA is proud to partner with 29 fellow state banking associations to promote the 2024 Fraud Academy - a 2-1/2 day program carefully curated for the financial industry and hosted by the Kentucky Bankers Association. The Fraud Academy curriculum targets over eighteen types of fraud, including check, elder, and cybercrimes, and introduces effective prevention tools.
https://www.kbafraudacademy.com/

Today, we recognize Juneteenth and celebrate freedom. On this day in 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX, to enforce freedom for all enslaved people. The NBA is closed today in observance of this federal holiday.

Did you know Nebraska is home to more than 79,000 miles of river?

Whether you’re tanking on the Niobrara, exploring the Henry Doorly Zoo or hiking Toadstool Park, you can relax knowing that your Nebraska bank is keeping your money safe and secure.

June Scenes of Nebraska photos: Missouri River by Brad Wieck, Crofton; and Buffalo Bridge by Andrew Strand, Valentine

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Thanks to Congressman Don Bacon, Congressman Mike Flood and Rep. Adrian Smith for supporting the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act (H.R. 5403) which passed the House today.

The supposed advantages of a CDBC are uncertain, but the costs would be significant, including introducing unnecessary risks into the financial system.

The Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) program recognizes banks and bankers for their efforts to promote financial education in the communities they serve. Last week, the following received LiFE Awards during our Annual Convention:

Cornerstone Bank, York
Flatwater Bank, Gothenburg
Midwest Bank, Norfolk
NebraskaLand Bank, North Platte
Platte Valley Bank, North Bend
RVR Bank, Fremont
Thayer County Bank, Hebron
Union Bank & Trust Co., Lincoln
Waypoint Bank, Cozad
Luke Rickertsen, Flatwater Bank, Gothenburg

Learn more about the LiFE Awards at: https://buff.ly/3Mcw7Ll

Join us in celebrating Conni Little as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement!

After 21 years with NBISCO Agency Services and a 48-year career in the insurance industry, it's time for relaxation, fun and lots of time with family and friends.

We'll miss you but we're wishing you nothing but the best in your new chapter. Congratulations, Conni!

Congratulations to the 2024 Milestone Awards honorees! During our annual convention last week, we paid tribute to bankers and banks that have marked significant milestones.

Thank you to Congressman Mike Flood for joining us at the NBA Annual Convention this morning.

Another big thank you for your leadership on H.J. Res. 109 which would overturn an SEC bulletin that prevents banks from providing digital asset custody services for their customers.

The 2024 NBA Annual Convention has come to an end!

Today, we celebrated our NBA Foundation scholarship recipients and banks who are leaders in financial education in the communities they serve. We also welcomed the NBA Leadership Class of 2026.

Damon West wrapped things up by sharing his journey of overcoming addiction to create positive change.

Check out our social media channels next week for more on our scholarship and award winners.

Thank you to all who attended this year's NBA Annual Convention!

That's a wrap from day one of our Annual Convention! Today we heard from some fantastic speakers who spoke on a diverse range of topics regarding our industry. Tune in tomorrow for what day two holds!

During our Annual Convention, NBA membership selected the 2024-2025 Chair and Chair-Elect.

Brad Koehn, regional president of Midwest Bank in Lincoln was selected as the NBA Chair. Learn more about Brad at: https://buff.ly/4bw1iuJ

Mark Linville, CEO and president of First State Bank in Randolph, was chosen as the NBA Chair-Elect. Learn more about Mark at: https://buff.ly/3WyLN0M

NBA membership also elected the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. Learn more at: https://buff.ly/3QC0BYV

Congratulations!

The 2024 NBA Annual Convention is underway! We're excited to learn from a great lineup of speakers, explore the trade show and especially celebrate our member banks for the impact they've made this past year.

This year's theme is "Together, let's make a big difference."

Today, the NBA announced the creation of the HALT Human Trafficking Fund. The fund will provide grants for education, data analysis and technology programs to help prevent human trafficking.

Human trafficking is a crisis that impacts all of Nebraska and the statewide presence of banks means the industry is uniquely positioned to bring leadership and awareness to help end human trafficking in our state.

Learn more at https://haltfund.org/

Thank you to Governor Jim Pillen and Attorney General Mike Hilgers for joining NBA President and CEO Richard Baier at today's announcement.

It's May! The school year is winding down, and summer will be here before we know it.
But first, it's our Annual Convention. We can't wait to see bankers from across the state next week in La Vista!

May Scenes of Nebraska Photos: Clock and Memorial Day Flags in Frankfort Square by CaroLyn Lueschen, Columbus and Greetings from the Other Side by Jeffrey Alexandre, Gering

Our Annual Convention will be here before we know it! Join us on May 8-10 for dynamic speakers and valuable networking opportunities. We'll also honor milestone bankers and banks, scholarship recipients and Leaders in Financial Education. We hope to see you there!

Register by April 26: https://buff.ly/4460wC4

It's April, and that means it's Financial Awareness month in Nebraska. We applaud Nebraska banks' efforts to improve the financial literacy of their communities.

2024 April Scenes of Nebraska Calendar photos:
📸 Monument View by Andrew Strand | Gering
📸 Sunset on Erickson Lake by Doug Morgan | Erickson

In today’s ever-evolving cyber landscape, making sure your bank is protected from threats is more important than ever. Join us on April 11 for our virtual Cybersecurity Workshop to learn from the SBS Institute!

Topics covered include: identifying modern cyber attacks, current regulatory guidance, IT risk assessment exams, building an incident response playbook and more.

Register by April 4: https://buff.ly/4axcFlR

The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 7297/S. 3502) would curb the sale of consumers' information by credit reporting agencies when they apply for a mortgage. These "trigger leads" flood prospective homebuyers with phone calls, emails and texts.

Thank you to Senator Deb Fischer and Senator Pete Ricketts and Congressman Don Bacon and Congressman Mike Flood for cosponsoring and supporting data privacy!

Nebraska bankers and NBA staff were on Capitol Hill this week to discuss issues affecting banks, customers and communities. Thank you to the Nebraska congressional delegation for meeting with us!

Senator Deb Fischer
Rep. Adrian Smith
Congressman Mike Flood
Senator Pete Ricketts
Congressman Don Bacon

Brittany Planos of Union Bank & Trust, Joanna Sandvold of First State Bank Nebraska, and Tyler Avery of Commercial State Bank are participating in the American Bankers Association Washington Summit and Emerging Leaders Forum. All three received scholarships from the NBA and ABA to attend. We're excited to see the insights they'll bring back to Nebraska!

We’re thanking our lucky stars for two outstanding team members! 🍀

Help us congratulate our President and CEO Richard Baier on his 10th anniversary and NBISCO Senior Vice President Mitch Florea on his fifth anniversary. We appreciate all that you do for the NBA and bankers across Nebraska!

Our Spring Agri-business Conference is April 2-3 in Kearney. Learn about current ag and banking policy in Washington, D.C., the outlook for the ag economy, meteorology in production ag and more! Dr. David Kohl, Eric Snodgrass and Mike Pearson will once again join us to share their expertise.

Register by March 26: https://buff.ly/3Ivt4v7

Rolling into career fairs this week! We loved discussing opportunities in banking at the UNO College of Business Administration yesterday and the University of Nebraska at Kearney today.

Want to get the ball rolling on filling your bank’s open positions? Post them on our free job board. When we connect with students, we’ll be able to bounce your opportunities their way.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/49w2Hk0

Chefs for a Cause
For five weeks in January and February, NBA staff volunteered as "soup-er chefs" for weekly soup lunches. Staff paid to sample the soups as a fundraiser for The Gathering Place (a program of Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties) and Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach.

Thank you to everyone who participated! We're proud to help support these outstanding organizations.