Tara Harrison was recognized for her leadership during a period of significant transition for the Association. The second business session opened with an update from former VACB Chair and ICBA Chair-Elect Alice Frazier, who shared the latest developments in Washington, reviewed ICBA’s priority issues, and encouraged attendees to take full advantage of ICBA’s advocacy, resources, and support. Next, Political Analyst Dr. Bob Holsworth of DecideSmart provided an engaging look at Virginia’s 2025 election cycle, offering context on anticipated trends and outcomes ahead of November’s contests. The final session of the morning addressed one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: check fraud. ICBA’s Scott Anchin and the FDIC’s Lloyd McIntyre outlined current fraud tactics. They presented 13 8 The Community Banker
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