OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY BANKS

Pub. 13 2024 Issue 2

Strengthening Your Bank’s Resilience

The Critical Role of Portfolio Management and Loan Review Processes

In today’s financial landscape, community financial institutions find themselves navigating through a unique set of challenges. The wave of bank failures throughout 2023 put a spotlight on the volatile side of the industry, making it critical for community institutions to remind the world of their resilience. Thriving in today’s unpredictable environment requires establishing and maintaining

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The Critical Role of Portfolio Management and Loan Review Processes

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To All CRA Officers: Bless Your Heart!

Have you ever been told “Bless your heart!” after talking about a challenging situation? Being from the South, this is what comes to mind when a banker tells me they’ve just been gifted with the title of “CRA Officer,” along with all their other responsibilities. CRA requirements and compliance are evolving; therefore, learning the basics

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2024 VACB – Williams Mullen 24th Annual Bankers’ Cup Tournament

Virginia has experienced a stunning spring this year, and it was never more evident than at the VACB 24th Annual Bankers’ Cup Golf Tournament on May 13 at Spring Creek Golf Club in Zion Crossroads. VACB member bankers and associate members gathered for a day of fun and fellowship on the green. The mood was

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President’s Column – A New Wave of Success to Build On!

As I look ahead to a busy summer, including plenty of respite for a change (two 50th high school reunions!), I also look back with gratitude on a very successful spring calendar, including three five-star major events within four weeks between mid-April and mid-May. You and your colleagues turned out in force for numerous education

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Chairman’s Message – Execution of Our Value Proposition

Fellow Community Bankers, Congratulations! We are about halfway through 2024 following one of the toughest years in modern banking history. Virginia community bankers have weathered the storm, and we continue to serve our communities with purpose, strength and gratitude. Community banks are the center of growth and stability for our local economies. Expanding upon our

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