Wisconsin Bankers Association

WBA staff recently raised money to purchase gifts for a local family of five who shared their Christmas wish lists with the Family Support and Resource Center (FSRC), a non-profit in Madison whose mission is to make it possible for Dane County children and youth with disabilities to live at home with their families as valued and participating members of the community. Staff and the Association were pleased to raise $1,000 to purchase gifts and household items. The wrapped presents were delivered to FSRC in time to make this family’s Christmas brighter.

WBA is proud to announce that Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman will be speaking at 2025 WBA Bank Executives Conference held February 5–7 at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee! Bowman's experience and leadership will make this a must-attend session at the conference. Learn more and register on the event website: https://lnkd.in/eGwZahKf

As the year comes to a close, now is the perfect opportunity to evaluate financial habits and identify areas for improvement. Leaving behind poor financial habits in 2024 can lead to a brighter and more secure 2025! Share the latest resource from WBA with your customers to encourage an end-of-the-year review of their finances.

The Rose on the Road video series continues in Winneconne where WBA President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels was invited to the grand opening celebration of the new Premier Community Bank (WI) branch. Rose sat down with Robin Christian, Premier Community Bank SVP – Retail Operations, to talk about the new community spaces in the branch and other amenities.

In November, WBA staff members Miranda Gustafson, manager – education and business development; Anna Lorang, education and event coordinator; and Jaclyn Lindquist, marketing specialist, were recognized by the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE) for successfully completing the WSAE Association Leadership Academy! Miranda, Anna, and Jaclyn were part of the inaugural cohort of the year-long academy designed to build professional communities and enhance individual leadership skills. WBA aims to support and celebrate the career growth of members and staff alike. Congratulations on this exciting achievement!

Have you registered for the 2025 WBA Bank Executives Conference yet? February will be here before we know it, so reserve your spot today! Early bird pricing ends Monday, January 6, 2025. At this year's conference, attend breakout sessions, keynotes, and networking events to develop an action plan as you take what you learned back to your bank. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eGwZahKf

WBA's latest biannual Economic Conditions Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs in 2024 has been released. 83% of respondents rated Wisconsin’s current economic health as “excellent” or “good.” Read on for more economic outlooks on the WBA website. https://lnkd.in/gQJMyGVq

The Wisconsin Bankers Association is proud to congratulate Waukesha State Bank (Personal & Business Banking, Commercial & Mortgage Loans, Payroll Services) on receiving an Outstanding CRA Designation from the OCC!

WBA would like to congratulate Steve Malone, former president and CEO of Benton State Bank, on his 37-year career in banking and his retirement at the end of the year. WBA President and CEO Rose Oswald Poel presented a Lifetime Service Award to Steve last week. Thank you for your commitment and service!

WBA has just released new consumer content for member banks to share with their customers in time for holiday shopping. This latest resource acknowledges that extra spending and financial stress can accompany holiday festivities. Practical tips from WBA can help consumers enjoy the holidays without derailing their financial goals. Download the resource: https://lnkd.in/eUUw6DTS