2025 Pub. 13 Issue 2

President’s Message: True Independent Community Bankers	4
Executive Director’s Message: Protecting and Prioritizing Your Interests	6
Flourish: Your Advocacy Impact	8
From the Top: Translating Advocacy Into Action	9
Concepts and Facts	10
Montana Independent Bankers 2025 Convention and Trade Show	12
MIB Featured Associate Member: Meet Jennifer Pearson of Prospera	16
Compliance Q&A	18
ICBA LIVE	20
Leadership at All Levels: How to Bridge Gaps With Fellow Employees	22
How to Push Back When Your Health Carrier Raises Premiums	24
Smarter Vendor Negotiations for a Seamless Core Conversion	25
The Impact and Key Elements of a Compensation Strategy	26
2025 MIB Membership Directory	28
MIB Associate Member Banks	28
MIB Associate Member Resource Guide	29
MIB Upcoming Events	30
Bank Training Webinars	31

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