Membership

De Novo Bank Member Benefits

Your success as a start-up and growing bank is WIB's focus! From day one, you are a valued member of WIB and we are here to help you grow and meet today's challenges with relevant events, products & services, and resources and publications that help you gain a competitive edge and propel your development through all the next stages. We invite you to explore the many discounted and special offers you'll receive as a member of WIB. As a de novo bank your first years membership is complimentary 

In addition, check out the 2010 Season Pass to WIB Learning that is offered to all bank members. The WIB Season Pass is designed to provide you, your staff and the board access, value and convenience to all the outstanding educational programs that WIB offers. Click here for more information and to see if the Pass is right for your bank.

Webinars Specially Designed for De Novos

The following webinar has passed; however a copy of the webinar is available for purchase. The cost for De Novo Members is $145. If you're interested in purchasing a copy or if you'd like more information please contact Eljene Manuel at (415) 352-2323 or eljene@wib.org

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De Novo Education Discounts

Most WIB educational programs offer discounts for member banks 3 years or younger including these annual events:

De Novo Products & Services Discounts

WIB Service Corporation offers special pricing for De Novos that are 1 year or younger through WIB-Endorsed "Value & Income Programs" (VIPs) in the areas of:
  • Compliance/Operations/Risk
  • Credit/Lending
  • Deposit Generation & Fee Income
  • eCommerce/eMarketing
  • Expense Savings
  • Governance
  • Insurance
  • Internet Banking
  • Retail/Customer Loyalty
  • Technology
  • Security/Fraud Prevention

To learn more about special pricing on these products and services, please contact Anne Scully, President, WIB Services Corporation at anne@wib.org or call (415) 352-2323.

Educational Publications & Industry Resources

  • Connection eNewsletters - Keeping the management team up-to-date on WIB offerings
  • Western Independent Banker Magazine - Articles on industry trends and hot topics in both a printed and online format.
  • Directors Digest eNewsletter - The latest in industry news geared towards the Bank Director.
  • Credit & Lending Digest eNewsletter - The latest in industry news geared towards credit and lending professionals.
  • Security & Technology Digest eNewsletter - The latest in industry news geared towards security and technology professionals.
  • HR & Training Digest eNewsletter - The latest in industry news geared towards HR and training professionals.
  • Products & Services Directory - Printed and searchable online database of products and services to help your bottom line.
  • iConnect - the online business networking site for independent bankers in the West offering discussion forums and groups, blogs and our library.
  • Job Connect - a job bank portal for those looking for candidates and filling jobs in the independent banking industry.
  • Podcasts & Webinars – WIB educational offerings on current topics, with the convenience of online access.

Click here to apply for bank membership online.

Click here for a printable Bank Membership Brochure.

 

Further information on the benefits of WIB membership for De Novo Banks is available by contacting the WIB Membership Department at (415) 352-2323 or membership@wib.org for more information.