16 MARCH / APRIL 2023 Josh Myers Vice President - Member Engagement Indiana Bankers Association JMyers@indiana.bank Make the Most of Your Year with FLD FLD FOCUS With a few months already in the rearview mirror, 2023 is off to a fast start. Chances are that, by now, you have already been thinking about the rest of the year that awaits you and have strategized ways to accomplish the various goals you have set for yourself. While there is a multitude of networking, education and professional development programs out there, there is one Indiana Bankers Association peer group that all bankers should consider engaging with this year. The Future Leadership Division is available for all members of the IBA and is an easy way to learn from peers and connect with others, whether you are new to the banking industry or have been around for a bit. So as you think about your coming year, be sure to sign up – for free – for FLD membership if you are not already a member, and watch for future FLD offerings to take advantage of this year. While the FLD’s first event of the year, FLD Day at the Statehouse, will have already happened by the time you read this article, rest assured that other opportunities will be held throughout the year. If you are new to the FLD or have never heard of its offerings before, here are some highlights of what is to come this year. Each year the FLD hosts a two-day leadership conference in Indianapolis, scheduled this year for Sept. 12-13. The event features a strong lineup of top-flight presenters, with educational sessions focusing on topics such as leadership traits, technology and industry insight. Because relationship-building is instrumental to the banking community, there is ample opportunity for peer networking with fellow future banking leaders. This conference is a can’t-miss event for anyone in the industry that wants to build their peer network and learn from others. If you can’t commit to a two-day conference this year, the FLD hosts several other opportunities that are convenient for your busy schedule. On May 17, the FLD will host a networking reception in conjunction with the IBA’s Mega Conference. This event is open to all FLD members, as well as Mega Conference attendees who are interested in learning more about the Future Leadership Division. The reception is an outstanding opportunity to meet, and establish new relationships with, the FLD board, fellow FLD members and other bankers interested in growing as banking professionals in the state of Indiana. FLD Networking Lunches will be held throughout the state in five different cities later this year. The FLD believes one of the best ways to grow as a banking professional is to learn from each other through networking opportunities with peers from across the state. Bankers, no matter their role or geographic location, each share common experiences we all can relate to and learn from. These lunches, reserved only for FLD mem-
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