to D.C., including MIB President Tim Schreiber, Shawn Dutton, Kenny Martin, Loren Brown, Scott Mizner and outgoing ICBA State Director Pete Johnson. During their time in our nation’s capital, the group met personally with all four of Montana’s congressional delegation, while taking in a Senate Banking Committee hearing on the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York. The group discussed with Montana’s congressional delegation several national issues of interest. These issues included, but were not limited to: (1) eliminating unfair farm credit services and credit union tax subsidies and proper formulation of the next farm bill credit programs; (2) keeping credit unions within their proper mission and proper oversight of the same; (3) implementing adequate examination and supervision of the too-bigto-fail institutions, particularly in light of the recent bank failures; (4) supporting the SAFE Act, legislation to create a safe harbor from federal sanctions for banking cannabisrelated businesses; and (5) opposing postal banking. ICBA’s Washington Policy Summit is the most effective way to directly communicate the banking industry’s positions on federal policies to those making the policies. Your voice in this regard is important and needed. If you are interested in participating in the 2024 Washington Policy Summit, please contact me. There is a scholarship opportunity for first-time participants. We very much look forward to seeing you at next year’s state convention and tradeshow. The event will be held in Missoula at the Hilton Garden Inn. The dates are slated for July 17-19, 2024. MIB has not held a convention in Missoula since 2018, and we are excited to make a return to the “Garden City” in the summer of 2024. Thanks again to all those who attended this year’s convention. I hope you have a great rest of your summer. MIB’s associate members have become part of Montana’s community banking family, and we enjoy seeing our friends and partners each and every year. “Over my 16-year tenure with Bankers’ Bank of the West, every minute of our work has been dedicated to bringing solid expertise, services, and products to ensure community banks sustain a competitive edge. We’ve certainly grown strong as partners, looking out for each other—and we look forward to continuing that tradition.” Bankers’ Bank of the West LOAN PARTICIPATIONS|MERCHANT SERVICES|ATM DEBIT|WIRES bbwest.com | 800-873-4722 www.bbwest.com President and CEO Bill Mitchell We Champion Community Banking Member FDIC Community Banker 9
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