The IBA Annual Washington Trip affords bankers the opportunity to talk with legislators and regulators about the successes and concerns of Indiana’s banking industry. These officials welcome hearing from bankers firsthand in order to produce workable laws and regulations. This trip gives bankers the chance to explain to policymakers face-to-face how the regulatory burden on banks affects consumers, and to make suggestions for modifications to burdensome rules. Bankers who have attended past Washington visits were able to address problems and raise issues of concern to policymakers individually. The trip is planned for maximum contact and productivity. “We love having visitors come by. We are very lucky in that our bankers come to visit on a fairly regular basis. They represent a wide spectrum from across the state, and our doors are always open. I’m the hired help. I work for the people of Indiana, and I hope that all of our bankers understand that it’s not ‘Joe’s office.’ It’s the office of the people of Indiana. It’s their office, and it’s my honor to serve.” – U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, as quoted in this July issue of Hoosier Banker “Office visits in Washington are extremely helpful. We as legislators have a lot of ‘noise’ around us in Washington, a lot of distractions … As constituents, sometimes when you’re out of sight, you’re out of mind. It’s important to come to Washington to keep your issues on the radar screen.” – U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, as quoted in the July 2013 Hoosier Banker For more information and to register online, visit indianabankers.org/2015-iba-annual-washington-trip or contact Josh Myers at 317-917-8047, email: jmyers@indianabankers.org.
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