6 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2020 In this issue of Hoosier Banker, we celebrate the Indiana banking community for its work in helping to build better communities. Our cover story shines a spotlight on the 25 banks that submitted nominations for the IBA C2C (Commitment to Community) Awards. The Indiana Bankers Association created the annual C2C Awards, now in their second year, to raise public awareness of banks’ community service. When you read through the cover article, notice how all of the banks have their own unique stories to tell in supporting the communities they serve. We will be circulating these stories through IBA social media. Keep in mind that these stories reflect only those banks that submitted nominations for the C2C Award. The bigger picture is that all Indiana banks dedicate time, attention and resources to helping their communities. What we present in this magazine is a snapshot of bank community service, not a panoramic view. To find out the outcome of the C2C contest, please register for the upcoming virtual “Mega Convention,” a hybrid of the Mega Conference and Annual Convention. We will show a video featuring the three finalists in each of the two asset size categories and then announce the winners. Thank you to all of the banks that submitted nominations for the C2C Awards, and congratulations for making a mark in your communities. In that sense, you are all winners, making your communities better places to live, work and play. Regarding the virtual format of the Mega Convention, your IBA team is hard at work to make it a blockbuster event. While we prefer to greet you in person, we’re encouraged by our experience to date with online meetings. Recently, we wrapped up the IBA Annual Washington Trip, as detailed by Chairman White on the facing page. For the virtual DC trip, we had uninterrupted time with regulators, lawmakers and ABA/ICBA representatives. Indiana was the first in a queue of bank trade groups lined up to “meet” virtually in DC, so we had the benefit of conducting the trip as a standalone state, rather than grouped with others. You can read about topics discussed in the calls in the Chairman’s Report, but I’d like to add two side notes. First, throughout the calls there was a unifying sense that we truly are all in this pandemic situation together. We share a goal while navigating through the COVID-19 crisis to weather this storm and reach a place of safety, bringing others to safety with us. The other takeaway from the calls is that your good deeds have not gone unnoticed. Your efforts to provide financial service assistance throughout the crisis have been admired all the way to the nation’s capital. We heard much praise on the DC trip calls from lawmakers and regulators alike for the good work of bankers in helping to keep communities afloat. VANTAGE VIEWPOINT Don’t Miss Out! From an economic perspective, many businesses in Indiana have fared fairly well, though some industries have been significantly impacted, particularly retail and tourism. We’re encouraged to see some promising signs of comeback within our state, however. Throughout the pandemic, there have been many heroes, bankers included. One example would be the long hours your teams put in to process Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program loan applications. Your efforts made a difference, with the banks of Indiana helping to process applications totaling nearly $10 billion in support to small businesses. It’s our privilege to continue to serve you through all of these circumstances, just as you continue to serve your customers. We have some exciting events and educational opportunities lined up for you, as shown in the Don’t Miss Out box below and in the calendar on page 9. For your safety and peace of mind, for now these offerings will be presented in virtual format. In the meantime, we miss your company and look forward to seeing you again in person when the timing is right. In closing, I'd like to share with you that I was asked by a business reporter about the Paycheck Protection Program, and why Indiana did so well in bringing in PPP dollars. I simply explained: “Indiana bankers are the best in the business!” HB Amber R. Van Til President and CEO Indiana Bankers Association avantil@indiana.bank @grbanker Cybersecurity Conference Oct. 1-2 Learn from industry experts to heighten awareness of cyber issues and trends. Banking on Women Conference Oct. 22-23 Women in banking gather to unlock potential and own the future. Mega Convention – New for 2020 Nov. 16-18 This year the IBA is combining the Mega Conference with the Annual Convention. Note that these events are being held virtually. For event updates, visit: indiana.bank/calendar
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