SSeveral thousand delegates from all over the nation gathered at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, during the second week of March to celebrate community banking at the 2024 ICBA National Convention. Approximately 20 Montana bankers and spouses traded a rather mild Montana winter for a warm tropical sun in order to take part in the fantastic training and events put on by ICBA. Industry experts presented workshops on topics ranging from technology and generational issues to data breaches, regulatory compliance and hot banking trends. General sessions featured inspirational speeches by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, CEO of Jade Media Ms. Jade Simmons, and ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey. MIB hosted our annual reception for Montana attendees on the evening of Friday, March 15. It was a great time to get outside and enjoy a fine Florida evening of drinks, appetizers and warm conversation with Montana friends. We were glad to have a number of ICBA officers and staff and MIB associate members join us as they never fail to add to the community banking camaraderie. Sponsorship for our reception by United Bankers’ Bank and Valley Bank of Kalispell contributed to making our reception a success. Many of our Montana delegates said the Orlando World Center Marriott was the most enjoyable and family-friendly venue they had experienced at an ICBA convention. Next year’s national convention will be held in Nashville, which will be another fantastic location. We hope to see you there! MIB REPORTS FROM THE 2024 ICBA NATIONAL CONVENTION 14 Community Banker
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