Events Calendar

Tri-State Trust Forum

For more information and to register, visit New Hampshire Banker’s website.

Commercial Lending Academy

Maine Bankers has partnered with Barret School of Banking to provide tangible training for employees new to commercial lending and to improve skills of less-experienced commercial lenders.  Learn more.

Women & Allies in Banking
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Get ready for a day designed to inspire, connect, and empower the women and allies shaping the future of Maine banking!

Highlights include:

• Lead with Confidence, Influence & Authenticity with executive coach Tisha Bremner
• KEYNOTE: Brew Your Own Life with Maryna Shuliakouskaya — a fresh take on mindset, confidence, and silencing self-doubt
• The Work-Life Teeter-Totter — practical strategies for finding fulfillment when balance feels impossible presented by Cristy Beemer, NNE School of Banking instructor and Associate Professor at University of New Hampshire
•  Fireside Chat: Voices of Women Leaders in Maine Banking & Finance featuring an incredible panel of Maine banking leaders:
  • Vicki Alward, EVP, Chief Operating Officer, Skowhegan Savings Bank
  • Beth Burke, Chief Administrative Officer, Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution
  • Kim Donnelly, EVP, Chief Client Development, Maine Community Bank
  • Renée Smyth, EVP, Chief Experience & Marketing Officer, Camden National Bank
• Plenty of opportunities to network, connect, and have some fun along the way! 

Whether you’re an emerging leader, seasoned executive, or an ally committed to supporting women in banking, this is a day you won’t want to miss.

Register today and bring a colleague!

Pricing

• $275 per person
• $265 per person for groups of 5 or more

Annual BSA & Security Training with Compliance Alliance
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The Maine Bankers Association is pleased to partner with Compliance Alliance once again to provide our annual BSA & Security Training.  These trainings will provide an up-to-date overview of BSA regulatory requirements as well as ways to enhance security and mitigate risk for financial institutions. You may attend one of the days or both. 

BSA Topics To Be Covered:

• Creating a Risk Assessment
• Breaking Down the Basics
• Customer Relationships and Customer Due Diligence

Security Topics to Be Covered:

• Cryptocurrency & Stablecoin Basics
• Stablecoin Regulation
• Fraudulent Checks
• Physical Security
• Information Security

Pricing

• $140 per day
• $270 for both days

Learning & Development Committee Meeting

Northern New England School of Banking
Letter from State Association Presidents
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The Northern New England School is one of the oldest general banking schools in the country, dating back to 1953. The School is geared to supervisors, management trainees or junior officers, but is used by many banks more and more frequently to provide bankers who perform very specific tasks with a broad education about the many diverse operations of a bank. The general background training includes the essentials for an introductory school of bank management. The curriculum also focuses on areas of personal development such as self-motivation, adapting to change, and communication skills.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 18

Fall Directors Series – Session #1
The New Congressional Landscape: Outlook for the 2026 Midterm Election and Community Banking Policy

Join ICBA’s federal advocacy team for an insider’s look at the 2026 midterm elections and what the results could mean for community banks in Maine. Learn More & Register

Pricing

• $175 per session
• $450 for entire series (3 sessions)

Monthly Fraud Call

Understanding Bank Performance
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Understanding Bank Performance is a foundational program designed to demystify the financial drivers of a banking institution. It transitions participants from understanding individual transactions to analyzing the bank’s overall financial health and strategic positioning.

Tech & Cyber Committee Meeting

Ag Lending 101

Maine Bankers has partnered with Barret School of Banking to provide must haves for successful Ag lenders in today’s Ag Economy where they will not only survive but thrive! Learn more.

Fall Directors Series – Session #2
Attributes of a Healthy Board Culture

This session dives into the attributes that define a strong governance culture, including independence, transparency, accountability, diversity, and alignment around a common set of objectives. Learn More & Register

Pricing

• $175 per session
• $450 for entire series (3 sessions)

Fall Directors Series – Session #3
Data-Driven. Design-Led. Future-Ready.

This session explores how data-informed analysis—including network and trade area studies, expansion planning, and branch performance metrics—can provide the insights needed to make smarter, more strategic decisions about your branch network. Learn More & Register

Pricing

• $175 per session
• $450 for entire series (3 sessions)

Emerging Leaders Conference
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Whether you’re a new manager, a high-potential employee, or a banker gearing up for your next big role, this two-day conference is built to help you lead with more confidence, connection, and impact.

What’s in store:

• Leadership That Works with Chris Kelley (Barret School of Banking) — practical strategies for engagement, culture, and well-being
• The Banker’s Compass: Ethics, Integrity & Good Judgment with Eric Andrews (University of New England)
• C-Suite Panel: Leading for Today and Tomorrow — real talk from bank CEOs on staying agile and forward-thinking
• From Banker to Leader with Alice Fraser, President & CEO of Potomac Bank and Chair of the ICBA — a candid look at building a career through leadership and advocacy
• Leading Culture & Performance in the AI-Shaped Workplace with Rob Edgerley (Dale Carnegie Maine)
• Navigating Employment Law for Emerging Bankers — key HR insights from a panel of legal experts including David Ciullo (Career Management Associates), Tawny Alvarez (Verrill) and Anne-Marie Storey (Bernstein Shur)
• Your Voice After the Vote with MBA President Aaron Stetter and VP of Government Relations Brad Sawyer — what the election results mean for banking advocacy

PLUS a networking reception, two lunches, breakfast, and plenty of time to connect with peers from across the state.

Need a room? We’ve secured a group rate of $139/night. Reserve your hotel room — please book by October 27, 2026, as rooms are in high demand.

Pricing

• $285 per person
• $275 per person for groups of 5 or more

FDIC Directors College
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Join us for this half-day seminar led by the FDIC, featuring timely discussions on:

• Payments fraud and mitigation strategies
• Community Reinvestment Act examinations and ratings
• Emerging technology and the Board’s role in governance
• A conversation with FDIC regional management
• Economic and banking trends affecting the industry

This program offers directors an opportunity to hear directly from regulators, ask questions, and gain perspective on issues facing community bank boards.

Pricing: $260 per person

Monthly Fraud Call

Monthly Fraud Call

Annual Convention