Conferences & Education

De Novo Bank Conference
and Groups In Formation Workshop
co-sponsored with Carpenter & Company

December 5-6, 2006
The Fairmont Hotel

Newport Beach , Calif.

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Program | Schedule  

A must-attend event for young banks and those thinking about forming a bank:

  • Growth Strategies - Plans for new bank growth from top CEOs
  • Performance - Insightful peer analytics to focus performance
  • Exam Advice - Regulatory advice to avoid pitfalls and build strong performance in early years
  • Custom Analytics - Each attending bank receives a customized peer analysis
  • Peer Discussion - Best practice discussion with banks in same stages of development

Who Should Attend

Registration is limited to the management and directors of WIB member and non-member banks and potential management and directors of groups in formation.

 

Younger Banks (new to 5 years old): CEOs, executive management, chairmen and directors of banks in the West.

Groups In Formation...Or Thinking About It: Potential CEOs, executive management and board members who are currently considering the chartering of a bank or are involved with a Proposed or In Organization bank should register for BOTH the workshop and conference. WIB reserves the right to approve attendance by such groups. Please do not make travel arrangements until you have received your confirmation from WIB.

In order to provide maximum interaction between bankers and directors, this program is not open to vendors other than WIB-endorsed Value & Income Program Partners.

 

Space is limited, so please register early to make sure that your bank has a spot at our first De Novo Bank Conference.

About the Sponsors

Western Independent Bankers

Established in 1937, Western Independent Bankers (WIB) has 300 independent bank members in the Western U.S. WIB provides education, endorsed products and services, and peer networking opportunities to community bankers. WIB offers educational and leadership development forums, peer networking opportunities, and access to over 170 bank service providers. 

 

Carpenter and Company

Carpenter & Company, an Irvine, Calif.-based investment banking and consulting firm that specializes in serving the community banking industry, has assisted more than 600 de novo institutions over its 30-year history. In the last five years, Carpenter has assisted more than 75 de novo institutions throughout the West that have collectively raised over $1 billion in new capital. The firm offers a complete range of services from the inception of a bank through its growth years to an eventual sale or merger.

 

Registration Fees

 Conference & Workshop Registration:
WIB Member Banks/Groups In Formation $495
Nonmember Banks $595
 Conference ONLY Registration:
WIB Member Banks/Groups In Formation $345
Nonmember Banks $445
WIB-endorsed VIPs
VIPs are suppliers that are WIB Value & Income Program Partners.
$500


Tuesday Reception & Dinner
Please join with other bankers Tuesday for a reception and dinner on property. This is a great way to meet some other bankers and directors experiencing similar challenges. WIB Service Corporation will be your sponsor for the Reception and Carpenter & Company will host the Dinner. One ticket to this event is included with each Conference registration. If you wish to bring a guest, additional tickets may be purchased for $110 each.

Guarantee

If you are not completely satisfied with this Conference, we will provide a full refund of your registration fees.



"WIB has been an excellent resource for me both as a seasoned bank CEO and a de novo bank CEO."

Brian Kelly, CEO & president, Charter Oak Bank, Calif.

Founded December, 2004