As we begin 2026, our message is simple: VACB is aligning, modernizing, and preparing for the future with clarity and intention. and stakeholder survey in 2026, the creation of a redesigned VACB Annual Report, and a systematic relationship audit to ensure we are engaging the right individuals at each member institution. OPERATIONS AND GOVERNANCE: STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATION Finally, we will continue to focus on the foundation upon which the organization is built. The plan focuses on improving internal systems so VACB can operate more efficiently and deliver value more effectively. These operational upgrades are the supporting beams that will eventually hold up our next full strategic plan. As we begin 2026, our message is simple: VACB is aligning, modernizing, and preparing for the future with clarity and intention. The Alignment Plan is not the finish line. It is the launching point for the most robust strategic planning process our association has undertaken in more than a decade. Most importantly, every step reflects what you have asked us to do. I look forward to continuing to work with you as we build our future together. 5 The Community Banker
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