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The New Hampshire Bankers Association is pleased to offer several programs to all rising bankers in the State of New Hampshire! You are the future of the New Hampshire banking industry and there has never been a better time to get involved in your trade association. with the goal of continually identifying, training and offering ongoing support to emerging leaders who aspire to greater levels of responsibility in financial services.
Throughout the year, we offer a number of events to our Emerging Leaders. Being part of our Emerging Leader programs will allow you to meet elected officials and policymakers who can profoundly impact the banking industry.
Events
Capitol Day
The NH Bankers Capitol Day takes place during the NH legislative session. The day consists of visiting the NH State House, hearing from House and Senate leadership, visiting committee hearing, and hearing from other lawmakers.
Emerging Leaders in Banking Conference
A day long program, the NH Bankers Emerging Leaders conference brings emerging leaders from across the state for educational opportunities, peer to peer networking, and continued learning opportunities.
Training
Leadership Foundations Certificate Program with UNH
NH Bankers Association with UNH Peter T. Paul College present an Intensive Program for Future Leaders in Banking.
Unlock your potential as a future Banking leader with our new Leadership Foundations Certificate. Designed to instruct foundational leadership skills and equip bankers to lead change, this new program offers a comprehensive focus on how to think, act and communicate as a leader, along with key banking concepts put to the test through a bank simulation program. Join us as part of UNH Paul College’s executive education division and elevate your career to new heights.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
Through a combination of readings, case studies, self-assessment, and experiential learning activities participants will:
- Prepare for a management role or higher level management role
- Explore the distinction between leading and managing
- Develop strategies for managing change with a variety of constituencies
- Develop skills/experience in thinking strategically
- Enhance their leadership communication skills and confidence in navigating difficult conversations
- Understand the key drivers of team effectiveness
Session Begins December 9, 2024 and runs through October 2025.
Schools
Northern New England School of Banking
The Northern New England School of Banking is a four-day residence session conducted annually in October. The school is designed as a “junior college” level program for low- to mid-level bank employees who have exhibited the capacity to advance themselves to positions of greater responsibility.
Session will be announced for 2025
The New England School for Financial Studies
THE NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL FOR FINANCIAL STUDIES provides banking professionals with the tools needed to manage effectively in today's changing financial climate. An intensive two-year program of studies broadens the skills of supervisory personnel and trains them to make decisions that promote the profitability of the bank as a whole. Over 3,456 bankers have graduated from the School.
Two one-week resident sessions provide students with 135 hours of classroom instruction conducted by distinguished faculty members chosen for their expertise in both the academic and business worlds. Classes combine lectures with case studies to involve participants actively in the process of research, analysis and creative planning.
Between sessions, students complete five assigned independent study projects that focus on their bank and build on the first week's instruction to prepare them for more advanced training during the second year resident session. The course culminates in a comprehensive computerized simulation which challenges students to assume senior management responsibilities.
Students will be evaluated on their knowledge of BankExec, strategic planning exercises and presentations. Each segment will be appropriately-weighted and scored as part of the final grade. By graduation, students are better prepared to contribute to their bank's overall operation and participate in profitable decision making.
Session will be announced for 2025
ABA Executive Education Certificates
Take advantage of the Executive Education Certificate Programs to prepare for your career in banking or to enhance the skills and knowledge you already possess. Certificates build the skills necessary for a specific position in the bank and can be taken entirely online as a certificate curriculum.
Build on your existing skill set with this comprehensive, job-based training curriculum. Develop the expertise you need for career advancement while earning an industry-recognized certificate.
Peer Groups
NH Bankers member banks have the opportunity to appoint representatives from their institution to our standing peer groups of discipline. Peer Group meetings provide a forum for participants to learn from their peers on current "hot" topics, as well as offer valuable input to NH Bankers on issues impacting New Hampshire's banking industry.
Schools
The New England School for Financial Studies
THE NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL FOR FINANCIAL STUDIES provides banking professionals with the tools needed to manage effectively in today's changing financial climate. An intensive two-year program of studies broadens the skills of supervisory personnel and trains them to make decisions that promote the profitability of the bank as a whole. Over 3,456 bankers have graduated from the School.
Two one-week resident sessions provide students with 135 hours of classroom instruction conducted by distinguished faculty members chosen for their expertise in both the academic and business worlds. Classes combine lectures with case studies to involve participants actively in the process of research, analysis and creative planning.
Between sessions, students complete five assigned independent study projects that focus on their bank and build on the first week's instruction to prepare them for more advanced training during the second year resident session. The course culminates in a comprehensive computerized simulation which challenges students to assume senior management responsibilities.
Students will be evaluated on their knowledge of BankExec, strategic planning exercises and presentations. Each segment will be appropriately-weighted and scored as part of the final grade. By graduation, students are better prepared to contribute to their bank's overall operation and participate in profitable decision making.
Session will be announced for 2025
ABA Management Skills Courses/ Certificates
Take advantage of the Courses and Certificate Programs expressly for managers to enhance your skills. Courses include Management Skills, Workplace Skills, or work toward a Supervisor/Team Leader Certificate.
Peer Groups
NH Bankers member banks have the opportunity to appoint representatives from their institution to our standing peer groups of discipline. Peer Group meetings provide a forum for participants to learn from their peers on current "hot" topics, as well as offer valuable input to NH Bankers on issues impacting New Hampshire's banking industry.
Events
NE State Bankers Associations Legislative Meeting
This event brings together CEOs and Government Relations teams from each of the six New England state banking associations to seek your input and discuss key state legislative priorities at the beginning of each year.
Northern New England CEO/Presidents' Summit
The Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont Bankers Associations holds this bi-annual gathering of Northern New England Bank CEOs and Presidents. This event is for CEOs and Market Presidents only.
ABA Washington Summit
Be the first to hear what lawmakers, regulators and the administration are planning in the weeks and months ahead. Your participation can have a direct impact on public policy discussions that affect our industry, customers and communities.
ICBA Capital Summit
Community banks strengthen the neighborhoods they serve and contribute to the local areas they serve. As community leaders it’s essential that policy makers hear from you about the issues that affect our industry.
Spring CEO/President/Senior Management Meeting
A joint conference with Vermont Bankers Association, this yearly event in May is a welcome networking event that brings timely topics and a separate CFO forum together.
Fall Washington Visit
Join bankers and industry leaders from across the Northeast for meetings with agency leadership and lawmakers to ensure policies crucial to the banking industry remain front and center, and to provide a forum for critical questions from your bank.
NH/VT Bankers Associations Annual conference
Held in September, this premiere event brings together CEOs and Senior Executive leaders from New Hampshire and Vermont, addressing timely topics, presenting keynote speakers, while networking with your peers.
Events
FDIC Directors College
This event is brought by the FDIC and provides ongoing education to bank directors, trustees and senior management on current topics and various elements of bank supervision.
Trustees and Directors Forum
This yearly forum covers current issues affecting the banking industry. Trustees and board members receive educational updates to assist in decision making at this level.
Training
FinPro - Director Training & Analytics
Virtual Learning Series
FinPro’s Virtual Learning Series is an engaging experience that provides topical learning through webinars. Stay current on the latest industry trends and topics, showcasing your commitment to adding value to your financial institution. Our webinars are
educational, focusing on strategic learning and strong leadership development. Join us to empower your team and lead the way in the evolving financial landscape!
See the list of Webinar Topics
Scorecard
Scorecard is FinPro’s comprehensive tool that uses detailed analytics to monitor your bank’s performance and identify critical issues within your organization. Scorecard is designed to add value to your bank by giving you guidance on key issues.
Benefits of Scorecard
- Provides early warning system for risk affecting Community Banks.
- Provides Boards and Senior Management an easy to use quarterly monitoring report.
- FinPro metrics and powerful engines create detailed analytics for strategic planning.
ABA Bank Director Training
An ABA Frontline Compliance Training Course — Free to Participating ABA Member Banks
Much is expected today of bank boards, which provide both strategic direction and oversight of critical functions. This suite of 19 videos presents need-to-know fundamentals about bank board responsibilities, strategies and best practices for diversifying the members and the importance of recruiting women to join. Additional topics from oversight of compliance management and controls; compliance with BSA/AML/OFAC, Reg O and fair lending regulations; and digital trends in cybersecurity, blockchain and payments are available.
Directors Education Series
NH Bankers is proud to partner with OnCourse Learning to offer the Directors Education Series to our members. The responsibility and liability of your Bank Director is ever increasing. It is critical your Directors stay current with training to guide them through the complexities of today’s banking environment.
Training focused on Bank Director Conduct, Responsibilities and Liabilities
NH Bankers is proud to partner with OnCourse Learning to offer the Directors Education Series to our members.The responsibility and liability of your Bank Director is ever increasing. It is critical your Directors stay current with training to guide them through the complexities of today’s banking environment.
This essential Director Education Series is authored and presented by a group of recognized and respected financial industry experts. Their guidance will assist you with the responsibility you have to educate those who serve on your financial institution’s Board.
An annual subscription provides your financial institution access to our entire library of courses.
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For more information, contact Sandy Tracy or call 603-224-5373.
Events
Women in Leadership
This program welcomes all levels of staff of any NH Bankers member financial institution, trust company or affiliate member interested in their career growth and an opportunity to meet and network.
NH Bankers Annual Meeting
The New Hampshire Bankers Association Annual Meeting is held annually in June. This meeting includes the election of officers of NH Bankers, speakers from our state legislators, regulators, as well as other timely topics. We encourage all members to attend this low-cost event.
Training
OnCourse Learning Webinars
Through OnCourse Learning, NH Bankers members have access to a catalog of webinars that span all fields of study for the banking industry.
Click Here for the webinars in the calendar or view details or register. Also, be sure the time zone is set to ET (Eastern time).
ABA Certificate Programs
Take advantage of the Courses and Certificate Programs to enhance your skills. Certificates are available for business and commercial lending, compliance and risk management, mortgage lending, retail banking and marketing, wealth management & trust, and executive education.
Franklin Pierce University Partnership
Franklin Pierce University Partnership
NH Bankers has partnered with Franklin Pierce University to provide educational tuition discounts to our bank and trust member employees and their immediate families as well as valued customers.
UNH/Paul College Partnership
We’re pleased to announce a new Educational Partnership with UNH / Peter T. Paul College to our Associate Members!
Eligible employees, spouses and dependents of our Associate Members who meet standard admissions criteria can take advantage of the following benefits as a result of our partnership with UNH / Peter T. Paul College.