One month from today, Indiana banking's next generation of leaders will come together for the IBA FLD Leadership & Bank Intern Conference! ๐ก
Don't miss it! Register now: bit.ly/3S5n9VC
The May/June issue of Hoosier Banker is here! ๐
Get to know Jim Banks and his role on the Senate Banking Committee, go inside the grand opening of Indianaโs first de novo bank in nearly 20 years, meet six new members of the IBA team and more.
Read here: bit.ly/3SuaJGM
Thank you to our 2026 Diamond Associate Members for your exceptional support of the Indiana Bankers Association and Indianaโs banking industry! ๐
We were proud to recognize these outstanding partners during the Mega Conference in May.ย ๐
Congratulations to two IBA-member bankers named to the 2026 @ICBA 40 Under 40 Community Bank Leaders list!
โญ Jayde Ketring, First Bank of Berne
โญ Abbey Tucker, First National Bank of Carmi
Read more: independentbanker.org/w/40-uโฆ
This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. ๐บ๐ธ
Please note the IBA offices will be closed today, May 25, in observance of the holiday.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Mega Conference! Weโre grateful for your strong engagement and support that continue to make the Mega Conference one of the premier banking events in the country. ๐
Mark Hardwick, CEO of IBA member @FirstMerchants Bank, was recently featured in an @ibj_media newsletter spotlighting leaders from its 2025 Indiana 250 list. The list, released last year, honors the stateโs most influential business leaders.
Read more: indiana250.com/profiles/2025โฆ
๐ฃ The March/April issue of Hoosier Banker is here!
In this issue:
โข A look at our 2026 Mega Conference keynote speakers
โข Insight into the Fedโs balancing act on its dual mandate
โข And much more โญ
Dive in: bit.ly/4c4o3I6
IBAโs Mega Conference is back and better than ever, bringing together industry experts, thought leaders and banking professionals for three days of networking, learning and innovation! ๐ก
๐ Learn more and register: bit.ly/4lTzLtH
Treasury Management Leaders!
@indianabankers is once again hosting its Treasury Management Forum - a high-impact event for professionals who sell, support, or manage TM services.
Facilitated by @MarciMalzahn , this forum is a unique opportunity to:
- Learn from peers in similar markets and bank sizes
- Tackle pricing, structure, and risk strategies head-on
- Explore ways to transition TM services from cost centers to revenue drivers
- Strengthen your teamโs approach to sales, operations, and customer service
Seats are limited to keep discussions meaningful. Donโt miss your chance to grow your TM teamโs impact.
Meets three times per year: 2026 events are April 14, August 18, and December 1.
Details & registration here: go.malzahnstrategic.com/indiโฆ
.@IBJnews recently highlighted Matt Price, CEO of IBA member State Bank, Brownsburg. He discusses transitioning from law to banking, and how local knowledge and solutions-driven lending set community banks apart.
๐ Read it here:
ibj.com/articles/state-bank-โฆ
The digital edition of Hoosier Banker has a new home! ๐ก
Browse by issue, explore topics or search for articles at HoosierBanker.com.
๐ Start exploring today.
Last weekโs Cyber, Fraud and Physical Security Conference brought bankers and security professionals together to discuss emerging threats, share practical tools and strengthen security across our industry. ๐ Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation!
IBA member The National Bank of Indianapolis was recently featured in the @ABABankers Banking Journal, highlighting its governance model and forward-looking leadership. ๐
Read the article here:
bankingjournal.aba.com/2026/โฆ
We are excited to kick off the year with a new and improved HB Digital experience! โจ
Meet Chairman David Findlay and FLD President Greg Barnes, plus so much more in the January/February issue of Hoosier Banker.
Read it here: bit.ly/3MFFsOz
Over 60 IBA members joined us Tuesday for the IBA Future Leadership Division Day at the Statehouse, a great day of advocacy and engagement in Indy!
From policy updates to meetings with legislators, the event highlighted the power of grassroots advocacy for Indiana banking. ๐ค
Joined my friend and House colleague @jaketeshka to share some thoughts and perspectives with members of the @indianabankers future leaders program. Great questions and discussion!
๐ Take your bankโs security posture to the next level!
Join us for the IBA Cyber, Fraud & Physical Security Conference.
๐ March 4โ6
๐ Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
Learn more and register: bit.ly/3MfYsmE
Ready to challenge yourself and grow as a leader?
The IBA Leadership Development Program delivers world-class faculty, practical leadership tools and lasting professional growth.
For future bank leaders who mean business.
Learn more: bit.ly/4rcLPb4