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IBAT Training Schedule is Virtually Complete!
In an effort to meet our members' training needs, IBAT offers community bank specific programs through a variety of methods, including one- and two-day summits, telephone & webcasts, and other seminars. Click HERE to see what's coming in 2007! |
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| LEGAL EASE QUESTION OF THE WEEK |
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Question: Should we allow commercial deposit accounts to cash checks at the teller window rather than deposit them and get cash back?
To find out the answer, click on the flashing question mark. And you can also check out our searchable database of other frequently asked questions. |
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If you're looking for people and products you can trust, refer to the 2007 IBAT Profit Portfolio! This valuable tool provides a list of IBAT's select endorsements to save you time and money. You will find premier services and IBAT member special savings, all at your fingertips. Look for yours in the mail! |
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| BAKER WEEKLY |
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U.S. Adds 132k Jobs in November; Jobless Rate Rises to 4.5%...Read more in this week's Baker Weekly.
Although this information has been obtained from sources, which we believe to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy. This is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. |
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ON THE EDUCATION FRONT |
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Winter Summit
January 28-30, 2007 - South Lake Tahoe, NV
Hotel and early bird deadlines are fast approaching! Be sure to have your registration in before Dec 22nd to receive the early bird pricing and the discounted room rate!
IT Security Summit
February 8, 2007 - Radisson Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio
Introducing a NEW Summit in 2007! Are phishers casting their nets on your bank? Are you buried in security logs and aren't aware of the legal and technical considerations regarding security log analysis? Do you know the latest techniques hackers are using to break into your bank? So many questions, so many answers to be discussed at the first IBAT IT Security Summit! |
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COMING SOON |
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For a complete listing of upcoming events, click here. Meanwhile, please mark your calendar for some of our key events for 2007.
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January 28-30, 2007 - South Lake Tahoe, NV |
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March 8-11, 2007 - Maui, HI |
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IBAT Leadership Conference
June 14-16, 2007 - Hyatt Lost Pines Resort |
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IBAT 33rd Annual Convention
September 30 - October 2, 2007 - Fort Worth |
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TechMecca 2007 November 28-29, 2007 - Las Vegas | | |
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Contact IBAT or if you have comments or questions about this newsletter,
email or call Bonnie Kankel at (800) 749-4228. |
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