At the Annual Conference, the new officers of the Association are installed. The leadership for the NJBankers 2023 – 2024 fiscal year includes:
Chairman – Steven M. Klein, Chairman, President & CEO, Northfield Bank First Vice Chairman – Patrick L. Ryan, President & CEO, First Bank Second Vice Chairman – Craig L. Montanaro, President & CEO, Kearny Bank
Forrey-Gallman Award Bestowed Upon Christopher Martin and William D. Moss
The Forrey-Gallman Award honors those who have demonstrated long-term outstanding service to the industry. It is named for Robert C. Forrey and Emil A. Gallman, longtime chief executive officers of the New Jersey Bankers Association and the New Jersey Savings League, respectively, who inspired association members with their leadership in assuring that members were well represented in the areas of government relations, public relations and educational opportunities.
This year, the Award went to Christopher Martin, Executive Chairman, Provident Bank and William D. Moss, retired Chairman, President, and CEO, Two River Community Bank. Congratulations Chris and Bill for being recognized with this award!
NJBankers Welcomes New Member
NJBankers is pleased to announce that the following firm has joined the Association as an Associate Member. This firm recognizes the value of membership in NJBankers and we applaud their support of the New Jersey banking industry.
Girardi Staffing – Girardi Staffing builds long standing relationships based on integrity and trust. By using us to help you acquire top talent, you will receive unparalleled service and dedication in every interaction.
Cyber Resilience for Business Leaders Wednesday, June 28th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Webinar
Amid a backdrop of continuous disruption across the banking industry, it’s important to recognize the value in fortifying your IT foundation. Since the financial industry is one of the most targeted industries for cyber threats, evaluating the security risks in banking is essential to protecting data, employees, and clients. In this interactive session, we will discuss a forward-looking approach to cybersecurity and business outcomes.
This session will be broken up into two parts: 1. Discussing cyber at the C-suite level, including how to stay ahead of cyber criminals, aligning cyber and business goals, the importance of cyber fiduciary, and thinking beyond the budget; and 2. Application of Part 1 and discussing options to ensure IT is considered an asset in your organization.
Registration Fees: The registration fee is $199 per member and $400 per non-member. Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for webinar registration cancellations. Substitutions are permissible.
NJBankers 12th Annual Women in Banking Conference is designed to empower women and provide strategies for continued success in the banking industry. Attendees will hear from renowned speakers and industry experts on a range of topics designed to help take your career to the next level.
Back by popular demand! The NJBankers Marketing Conference is designed for bank marketing professionals at all levels in your organization. Attendees will:
Understand the relationships with media to prepare for communicating during a crisis
Learn tools to effectively use community marketing to build customer loyalty and engagement
Discover new ways to build your brand based on customer preferences
Learn how customer engagement platforms and AI can provide a better customer experience
Understanding Bank Performance Series Virtual Series
Fundamentals of Financial Statements Part 1 & 2: July 6-7, 2023 Credit Metrics & Credit Quality: July 13, 2023 Funding & Liquidity: July 14, 2023 Capital & Bank Investments: July 20, 2023 Risk & Return: July 21, 2023 Capstone Overview: July 27, 2023 Proforma Capstone: July 28, 2023
Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of your bank's financial performance? Do you want to improve your decision-making abilities and learn more about the key drivers of your bank's success? If so, attend the Virtual Understanding Bank Performance Program, which will take place in July.
The UBP is a comprehensive training program designed to help bankers like you better understand financial performance analysis. Over the course of this program, you will learn how to analyze your bank's financial statements, understand the key drivers of performance, and make informed decisions that will drive growth and profitability.
The program is divided into eight sessions, each focused on a different aspect of bank performance analysis. The July session will cover topics such as:
Analyzing the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement
Understanding key performance ratios and benchmarks
Evaluating loan quality and credit risk
Identifying areas for improvement and growth
The UBP is a valuable investment in your professional development and your bank's success. We encourage you to join us for the July session and take the first step towards improving your financial performance analysis skills.
According to Neal Reynolds, President, Bankmarketingcenter.com’s mission is “to bring community banks the best in marketing messaging, which is so critical, especially in the face of the many challenges they face. This integration with HootSuite really takes our service to the next level.”
Free Professional Development Training
Rowan College at Burlington County offers free grant funded employability skills training courses in partnership with the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workplace and Economic Development (NJCCC), the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) and the New Jersey Labor and Workforce Development (NJLWD). This program is open to all New Jersey businesses and organizations.
Join NJBankers' Fight Against Hunger campaign. More than 650,000 people in our state are food insecure, including over 175,000 kids. CFBNJ supplied enough food for over 85 million meals to neighbors facing hunger last year, along with, 35 million pounds of fresh produce to support healthy lifestyles.
We are excited to announce two new Fighting Hunger packages now being offered: "Fighting Hunger Heroes" and "Fighting Hunger Allies." Each package provides dedicated recognition for your institution. Your generosity makes a remarkable impact on the lives of children, families and seniors in our communities. Don't miss this opportunity to help those in need. Together we can make a difference!
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