ABA National Conference for Community Bankers
February 19-22, 2012 • JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, CA

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Where Bank Executives Find Future-Focused Information, Products and Networking

The 2012 ABA National Conference for Community Bankers is focused on the future, from new regulations and emerging technologies to mobile wallets and marketing to the new majority—everything that you need to know for the changing marketplace and challenging economy.

Implementing Enterprise Risk in a Community Bank Setting
Enterprise Risk Management ("ERM") is not just a big bank exercise.  This session will lay out the ERM process specifically as it relates to Community Banks.  The speakers will provide real world examples of what works and what does not work relative to ERM implementation.  Current regulatory issues pertaining to ERM at Community Banks will be explored.  Finally, the session will provide a roadmap for participants to take back to their banks for ERM.

Government Relations Update: Surviving in the New Fair Lending Environment
Fair lending compliance continues to trip up community banks. Examiners are requiring more than ever in fair lending examinations and are looking at all types of loans, not just mortgages.  Fair lending enforcement actions for all types of fair lending issues are becoming prevalent.
Will your Fair Lending program meet regulatory expectations?

Come meet the authors of the ABA's Fair Lending Toolbox for their fair lending insights regarding compliance hot spots and practical advice on how you can avoid them.  Hear an explanation of the latest regulatory issues and bring your questions on fair lending topics. Morning refreshments served.

Speakers who inform and inspire:
Watch videos from each speaker for a sneak preview of the take-aways you will hear at each General Session.

	Jeremy Gutsche, MBA, CFA, Author, Host of Trend Hunter TV and founder, TrendHunter.com Exploiting Chaos: 150 Ways to Spark Innovation During Times of Change Jeremy Gutsche, North America's most sought-after authority on trend hunting, shows you how to gain an edge in business by harnessing the creativity that will help your company survive and flourish in any economic climate. With a respected understanding of exploiting what's cool and record for predicting trends, Gutsche shows how to create a culture of innovation in your company, maximize the exposure of your marketing message, and think big while acting small.
	Scott Klososky, Author and Technology Trend Expert Trends, Technology and Taking the Lead Scott Klososky, a former CEO of three successful startup companies, specializes in looking over the horizon with how technology is changing the world. His background and bank clients give him insights into issues and opportunities arising from new and evolving technologies, especially in the financial services arena. Learn how these changes can work for your community bank.
	Dan Buettner, Author and National Geographic Explorer How to Live to Be 100 National Geographic writer Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity and happiness. His interactive presentation, illustrated with photos and video from NatGeo, will tell stories of the world's happiest and longest- lived cultures and offer a formula to immediately increase the sense of well-being for you and your organization.

The JW Marriott Desert Springs

The JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, California provides you with stylish surroundings and views of emerald fairways and mountains that seem to touch the sky. This premier Palm Desert Resort Hotel features night-life, a serenity spa designed to relax and rejuvenate, expansive pools, gondolas to ferry you around the resort's waterways and a newly remodeled lobby complete with a new Lobby Bar.

Situated on 450 acres of lushly landscaped grounds and lagoons, the JW Marriott Desert Springs is a sprawling oasis -- offering a remarkable contrast to the stark beauty of the desert. The Four Star, Four Diamond, award-winning resort in Palm Desert, is one of the largest resorts in the southwestern United States. The guest rooms and suite wings are surrounded by swimming pools, lakes, verdant fairways, lush English gardens, and manicured lawns. Learn more about the hotel and its surroundings on their website.

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Questions?
Program: Kandace Welch
Exhibits: Traci Leiva
Sponsorship: Susan Bonney
Speakers: Mary Green

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