IBC Education Foundation













Education Programs The IBC Education Foundation (IBCEF) offers cost-effective education programs to community banks and the general public via teleconference, webconference and live seminars. Participation in our seminars by all banks increases annually on average by at least 25%. IBCEF Education Program Participants save money and increase their bottom line. Participants can save over $1,000 by attending all of our seminars. We offer myriad self-paced online training for consumers and some offerings are in Spanish. Consumer information is also provided via our website. Check out our offerings by clicking on Consumer Education. Career Banker Network (CBN) In 2007, the CBN more than doubled its annual education offerings to more than 20 programs. To date, more than 65 banks and branches have taken advantage of our programs. In 2008 five, one and one-half conferences will be added to the CBN line-up to include ag and natural resources, security, lending, operations and compliance. CBN Leadership Program Intensive two-year leadership and career development program. This hard-hitting, two-year program, consisting of six conferences concentrating on a different manifestation of business and civic leadership as well as a trip to Washington, DC. Annual Convention The largest annual gathering of community bankers to network, learn and enjoy Colorado’s High Country. Combining solid education programming with plenty of time for networking and socializing. Scholarship Program Thanks to community bank support, the IBCEF Scholarship Program flourishes! $6,000 in scholarships to high school seniors each year! The IBC Education Foundation was formed in late 2004 with the primary purpose to provide educational programs to community bankers, as well as to support financial literacy information to the public. The Foundation is an exempt public non-profit organization formed under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Mission To be a source of affordable education and training for community bankers to assist them in various areas, such as regulatory compliance, lending, operations, human relations, security, etc. The purpose of these activities is to enhance the knowledge and skills of community bank employees who operate in a highly regulated industry. To support continuing professional education for community bankers and directors offered through public colleges and universities. To support financial literacy initiatives for the public. To support broad-based education and training programs offered to other industry and community groups. To offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors. To receive contributions and grants as an exempt organization. IBC Education Foundation Board of Directors Chairman, Fred Bauer, Farmers Bank Dave Wade Mari Lynn Glidden, M4G Investments Larry Martin, Bank Strategies LLC Mike Bass, First National Bank of Hugo Tammie Lowrie, BKD, LLP Tennyson Grebenar, Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons Kristi Shelton, Alpine Bank Philip Randell Kenneth So, Premier Bank Humphrey Shin, FirstBank of Aurora, CBN Advisory IBC Education Foundation Staff Maelynn Lewis Lee Jennifer Lusk