After a few days to catch our breath following a memorable Grad Week, we want to extend our sincere thanks to our Board members, the incredible Senior Class, the dedicated Barret staff, and @darrenwoodson28 for sharing his inspiring story for our annual lecture event.
Barret Grad Program 2026 - representing bankers from 29 states.
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Please join us in welcoming Matyé Rivera to ICBA CRA Solutions as Director, CRA Support Services. In this role, she will serve as a CRA subject matter expert for the organization, supporting customers and endorsed partners.
In an insightful new @rc_markets op-ed, @ICBA leadership banker @SarahGetzlaff details the risks a legislative proposal on credit cards would pose to consumers and the security of the nation’s payments system. https://t.co/9vqbwsnut9
Community bankers know how local deposits power Main Street lending. Congress must protect small‑business credit and local economies by extending the stablecoin yield prohibition to crypto intermediaries. https://t.co/73co7cBed1
@romerorainey This is a very good example of the far reaching consequences of a government shutdown. Areas that are already economically challenged lose a proven channel of help provided by Community Bank CDFIs!!!!
The credit union industry’s tax and regulatory exemptions have rightfully been scrutinized in recent months, and with another acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, the need for policymaker action is urgent. https://t.co/b5fv5g69zs
Sen. @berniemoreno’s exchange with Michelle Bowman highlights how her community banking experience makes her uniquely qualified to serve as @federalreserve vice chair for supervision.
On this Monday morning, we are looking for Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius.
#Rome#WDE@RobertMFisher@LucasNWhite@DerekBWilliams@ICBA
Congrats to @JackEHopkins who will be elevated to @ICBA Chairman at the conclusion of #ICBALIVE !
We are thankful for his and Gina’s willingness to serve in this role , & community banking will be better off from their leadership!
#OneMissionFocused@Ginahops
It has been an honor to serve as @ICBA Chairman for the last year and I am thankful to my family for their unwavering support throughout it. I know that @JackEHopkins will serve with passion and commitment. #ICBALIVE