In 2025, we're excited to bring you an updated Connections e-newsletter with more content tailored to you, our members. In here, you'll find the latest news, industry happenings, resources to help you thrive, and more. 

 NJBankers in DC to Meet
Members of Congress

Last week, the NJBankers team enjoyed sitting down with members of Congress during the American Bankers Association Freshman Fly-In event in Washington, D.C., and educating them about the good work being done by banks in our state.

NJBankers President & CEO Michael Affuso and VP/Director of Government Affairs Brittany Wheeler met with Congressman Herb Conaway (above) and discussed FDIC insurance and the value of constituent services. They also met with Senator Andy Kim (below), who sits on the Senate Banking Committee. 

NJBankers is excited to launch our new advocacy video series, Banking with Brittany, featuring our VP/Director of Government Affairs Brittany Wheeler. You can watch the first video on our YouTube channel here. 

New episode out now! Featuring Tim Sullivan, CEO of the NJEDA, one of the featured speakers at our Economic Leadership Forum on March 6

UPCOMING EVENTS

Virtual CRA & Fair Lending Conference
February 27, 2025

Annual Economic Leadership Forum

March 6, 2025

IRA Training with PMC
March 17-18, 2025

119th Annual Conference
April 2-4, 2025

Save the Date

Affordable Housing Summit with NYBA & FHLBNY
February 20, 2025

See NJBankers.com for more event information

We're Nearly There! Help us Reach
1 Million Meals

Great news! Our 1 Million Meals Campaign to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey is in the home stretch. We have raised nearly 900,000 meals and need your help to get across the finish line. 

We'd LOVE to finish the campaign strong by February 14, our statewide Day of Love and Compassion in support of those facing food insecurity in New Jersey. On this day, our members will donate their time and resources at local food banks. To get involved, email John Mangini at jmangini@njbankers.com. 

To learn how you can support the 1 Million Meals Campaign and help us reach our goal, click here. 

Last Call for Nominations for our
Excellence in Diversity Award

Do you know someone who has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing diversity within your bank? Nominate them for our Excellence in Diversity Award, which will be celebrated at our annual Economic Leadership Forum on March 6. Nominations are due by Friday, January 31. Learn more about the award on our event page here. 

Save the Date: Affordable Housing Summit is Feb. 20

NJBankers Bank Members are invited to join us as we partner with the New York Bankers Association and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York for an Affordable Housing Summit on February 20. The event will be held from 12:00-5:00pm in midtown Manhattan. 

For the first time our three organizations are partnering to explore solutions to one of the most pressing issues facing our region. We will be bringing together bankers, elected officials, and housing advocates to discuss affordable housing solutions for our states. 

Please save the date for this critical event. More details will be available soon. 

South Jersey Cannabis Workshop to be held Feb. 26

Join NJBankers President & CEO Michael Affuso for the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey's Cannabis Workshop on February 26, where he'll be a featured panelist. 

The event features topics such as: Mayors & Marijuana: How South Jersey Cities Have Embraced the Industry; What's on the Horizon? Consumption Lounges, Innovative Cannabis Products & More, and The Cannabis Industry: Financial Service Experts Weigh In.

To register for the event, visit www.chambersnj.com. 

NJBankers Seen on Social

January 20: Get ahead in 2025 with NJBankers Committees, open to our members. Connect, engage and gain insights from your peers. Learn more at njbankers.com/committees. 

Today's Committee Spotlight:
Compliance & CRA
This committee reviews compliance issues including proposed laws and regulations that impose compliance burdens, keeps the membership informed on compliance issues, makes policy and position recommendations to the Director of Government Affairs on these issues, develops the program for the annual Compliance University, and develops other programming as necessary. 

Follow NJBankers for the latest industry news, events, celebrations, and more!

Endorsed Provider Happenings
An Endorsed Service Provider has an exclusive relationship with NJBankers for their products and services. 

Read the Compliance Alliance article “Understanding differences between Fiduciary Trust Services and Wealth Management Services" here. 

Read the Zero-In article: How to Make Stand-Out Digital Signage Content that Engages Viewers here. 

January's Featured Endorsed Provider

Member News

• Brian W. Jones, President/CEO of The First National Bank of Elmer joins Board of Directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
• Fiat Ramps Unlocked: Practical Tips For Banks And Crypto Firms - K2 Integrity

• Provident Bank Economic Outlook Survey shows optimism and confidence in economy

• S.R. Snodgrass Promotes Kaitlyn E. Gasper to Vice President/Principal

• Magyar Bank Announces Promotions

• Spencer Savings Bank Appoints Dana Berlin as Senior Vice President and Director of Commercial Real Estate Lending 

Associate Member Spotlight
These are just a few of our Associate Members who support the financial services industry.

Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering & Planning

Certified Public Accountant

Dennis M. Spinelli, CPA LLC

Event Experiences

Member Resources

Applications Bulletin

Regulatory Bulletin

Code of Conduct

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