OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE KANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION

June 12, 2023

Kansas Bankers Educational Foundation Awards Scholarships

The Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) is pleased to announce the recipients of 11 scholarships awarded by the Kansas Bankers Educational Foundation (KBEF), a 501(c) 3 corporation created and operated by the KBA. Three scholarships were awarded to children of Kansas bankers and eight scholarships were awarded to students who are currently enrolled in one of

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KBA New Endorsed Vendor – Abrigo

The Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) proudly announces its endorsement of Abrigo’s Portfolio Risk, Lending and Credit, and Financial Crime products, aiming to assist its members in loan origination, enhancing credit analysis, optimizing portfolio risk, and combating financial crime. In addition to Abrigo’s software solutions, the KBA also extends its support to Abrigo’s Advisory Services. With

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Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Should You Make the Switch?

Windows 11 is here, and while it may seem like an enticing upgrade, it is important to consider whether or not your business should make the switch. The new Windows operating system has many similarities to Windows 10, but there have also been some significant changes with this release that could impact your workflow. Here

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2023 Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) Alumni Academy

This year’s kickoff event was a definite success, with an exceptional lineup of presenters, 55 alumni, and three sponsors. Ted Garnett from PS Culture Matters challenged the BLOK Alumni classes to find their “one thing.” That “one thing” is their key takeaway from this event and can be tied back to their greatest strength. Class

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2023 Women in Banking Conference: There is Power and Purpose Behind the Pearls

KBA Education and HR Committee Chair Deanne Engstrom, First Security Bank in Paola, kicked off this year’s annual event held March 21-23, at the Wichita Hyatt Regency Hotel. The first speaker, Dima Ghawi, provided an inspiring, emotion-filled message. Growing up in a conservative small community in Amman, Jordan, Dima was taught, at an early age,

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BLOK Session II: Class Convenes in Kansas City

Feature Image Above: Front row (L-R): Amy Barber, Central National Bank, Topeka; Dena Flach, Stockgrowers State Bank, Maple Hill; Victoria Pruitt, First National Bank of Hutchinson, Hutchinson; Crystal Boyer, First Interstate Bank, Shawnee; Carl Keith, Solutions North Bank, Hill City. Middle row (L-R): Jen Cocking, Capitol Federal Savings Bank, Topeka; Dustin Hickel, INTRUST Bank, N.A.,

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Washington Update: America’s Banks Are Stronger Together

The U.S. banking system has long been the envy of the world. The reasons for this are many, but at the core, it’s because our nation has cultivated a vibrant, thriving financial services sector made up of banks of all sizes, charters, business models and risk profiles. Each one of these institutions has an important

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