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 year's membership is complimentary. In year two and three, you will receive significantly reduced annual bank membership dues.

In addition, check out the 2011 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.

De Novo Education Discounts

Most WIB educational programs offer discounts for member banks 7 years or younger including these annual events:

De Novo Products & Services Discounts

WIB Service Corporation offers special pricing and other benefits for member banks through our Value & Income Program (VIP) partners in the areas of:
  • Compliance/Operations/Risk
  • Credit/Lending
  • Deposit Generation & Fee Income
  • eCommerce/Marketing
  • Expense Savings
  • Governance
  • Insurance
  • Internet Banking
  • Retail/Customer Loyalty
  • Technology
  • Security

To learn more about special pricing on these products and services, please contact WIB at (415) 352-2323.

Industry Resources

  • Our Bimonthly Magazine - Western Independent Banker, the official publication of WIB, features a variety of articles for industry information & WIB event information, and archives online.
  • Directors Digest eNewsletter - The latest in industry news geared towards the Bank Director.
  • HR & Training Digest eNewsletter - The latest in industry news geared towards HR and training officials.
  • Credit & Lending Digest eNewsletter - The latest in industry news geared toward lending and credit professionals.
  • Security & Technology Digest eNewsletter - The latest in industry news geared toward security and technology professionals.
  • CFO & Finance Digest eNewsletter - The latest in industry news geared toward financial professionals.
  • Connection eNewsletters – Keeping the management team up-to-date on all WIB has to offer.
  • VIP Product Edge Newsletter – Highlighting the benefits of WIB’s endorsed products and services for growing your bank.
  • Products & Services Directory – A printed version as well as an online searchable database containing product and contact information of WIB Associate Members, helping you easily find what you and your bank need.
  • iConnect - the online business networking site for independent bankers in the West offering discussion forums and groups, blogs and our library.
  • Knowledge Resource Center - housed in the iConnect business networking site, our Knowledge Resource center gives you access to whitepapers, articles, podcasts, toolkits and more. 
  • The WIB Collaborative Network by cbanc - a nationwide resource center for community banks housing policies, templates, checklists and more.
  • Job Connect - a job bank portal for those looking for candidates and filling jobs in the independent banking industry.
  • WIB On Demand – Could attend a conference or a webinar? Want to learn more about our endorsed partners? WIB's On Demand site gives you the chance to get top level education and information in the convenience of your office or home.

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 and membership pricing, contact the WIB Membership Department at (415) 352-2323 or membership@wib.org for more information.