WV Executive magazine lists Young Guns class of 2020

WVBankers congratulates Nathaniel Bonnell, President & CEO, Citizens Bank of West Virginia for being named to the Young Guns Class of 2020 by West Virginia Executive magazine. Thank you for your dedication and contributions to your community! A well-deserved honor, read the full WV Executive magazine Young Guns 2020 feature here.


Sending our deepest condolences to  Frank Staunton Harkins Jr.'s family and friends. A great leader and banker, "Bucky" was a beloved member to the association. He will be dearly missed by all. Service arrangements and memorial donations have been announced; read Frank Harkin's full obituary.
NEW! IMPROVED! AND HERE FOR YOU!

WVBankers invites you to explore our all-new, redesigned website. The new wvbankers.org is packed with tools and information to help you and your bank stay up-to-date and connected. It also contains new search capabilities , simplified navigation and streamlined content

Check out the new wvbankers.org today to enjoy everything the improved site has to offer. Thank you for being a part of WVBankers, and we'll see you online!
NOW ACCEPTING 2020 EMERGING LEADERS APPLICATIONS!

WVBankers is looking for the best and brightest bankers who seek to sharpen their leadership skills. We have developed a number of questions that will help you to determine if this program would benefit you:
  • Are you committed to a banking career? 
  • Are you interested in leadership and career development? 
  • Are you interested in becoming more involved in West Virginia's banking industry? 
  • Are you interested in meeting other bankers in West Virginia?
  • Are you interested in becoming more involved in political grassroots efforts on behalf of West Virginia's banking industry?
Nomination Form Deadline: December 13th! - DOWNLOAD THE NOMINATION FORM
 
This one year program is centered on developing leadership and management skills by using creative instruction techniques and active participation to learn how to effectively maneuver today's business climate. Designed to help bankers further their careers and grow professionally, t he WVBankers Emerging Leaders program helps develop future leaders so they remain committed, loyal and actively involved in matters that affect their banks and, most importantly, their ability to serve their customers.
 
SAVE THE DATE - WVBANKERS LEGISLATIVE DAY

Plan now to join us for WVBankers Legislative Day on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the Charleston Marriott. WVBankers Legislative Day presents a great opportunity for members of the Association to meet with legislators, including legislative leadership. 
 
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by a briefing from Loren Allen, WVBankers Counsel and Director of Government Relations, who will present the Association's legislative agenda and provide pre-capitol visit briefing information. Registered attendees will then be bussed to the Capitol at 8:30 a.m. for meetings with the Senate President, Speaker of the House, Clerks, and Banking Committee chairs. 

Beginning at 9:30 a.m., attendees will have the opportunity to meet with their elected members of the legislature or attend select committee meetings. The group will then return to the Marriott for lunch. The WVBankers Board of Directors and Future/Emerging Leaders will meet during the afternoon.
 
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

Held in conjunction with WVBankers Legislative Day, our annual legislative day reception will be held 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., at the Charleston Marriott. Historically, approximately 150+ bankers, legislators, and guests attend this event throughout the evening. 
 
Legislative Day briefings, lunch, capitol visits and legislative reception are open, without charge, to WVBankers bank members. Bankers at all levels are invited and encouraged to participate. 
 

   

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