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Jeremy Cowen

Oklahoma’s Community Banks: Helping customers catch their dreams!

Curious about how Oklahoma’s community banks impact the state and the communities within? Take a gander at the below Adobe Spark-rendered page to learn more! April is Community Bankers Month, and in honor of our state’s great community banks, the OBA Community Department has put together a Community Banks Page on our website highlighting the efforts and impacts of OBA …

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Week of April 1

In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • Nominees for OBA board seats announced • FDIC announced new members for Advisory Committee on Community Banking • OBA unveils Community Banks Page on website • OBA education corner …

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Week of March 25

In This Issue… • Marijuana banking bill marked up today • OBA 2020 Views & Vistas Photo Contest accepting submissions • OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs begin this week • 2019 OBA Professional Member college scholarship available • OBA education corner …

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Join an 2019-2020 OBA Committee

NOW is the time to get involved in your Association, and one good way to accomplish this is to join one of our committees! We are now taking names for those interested in our committees for the 2019-2020 year. By participating with the group 3-4 times a year, you learn more about your profession, meet other bankers, share ideas and …

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Week of March 18

In This Issue… • Registration open for 2019 Community Bankers Leadership and Senior Management Conference • OBA 2020 Views & Vistas Photo Contest accepting submissions • OBA education corner …

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Executive News: Rambling thoughts …

As I’ve watched the debut of the 116th Congress unfold, I’m having strange thoughts about what I’m actually watching. And why. For example, every day I see lots of video clips and featured stories about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) – more than 445 articles on FoxNews.com alone since Jan. 3. More recently, I’ve been reading and listening to stories about …

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Banking industry continues strong reports in fourth quarter

Commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported aggregate net income of $59.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018, up $33.8 billion (133.4 percent) from a year ago. The improvement in net income was led by higher net operating revenue and lower income tax expenses. Financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018 are …

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OBA Women in Banking luncheon in March

The 2019 Women in Banking Luncheon, set for March 28 in Oklahoma City, will feature guest speaker Natalie Bartholomew. Bartholomew, with Grand Savings Bank, launched the Girl Banker blog in November 2017 in hopes of creating a voice for women in banking and working moms. Also know as “The Girl Banker,” she will lead the empowering luncheon titled “Navigating Through …

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Week of March 11

In This Issue… • Rep. Perlmutter introduces banking marijuana bill: H.R. 2215 • OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring • OBA education corner …

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Week of March 4

In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • OBA Board approves Nominating Committee for first vice chairman • Registration open for 2019 Community Bankers Leadership and Senior Management Conference • OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring • OBA education corner …

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