David Ramaker Named 2012 MBA Banker of the Year
David B. Ramaker, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Chemical Financial Corporation (CHFC) and Chemical Bank has been named 2012 Michigan Bankers Association Banker of the Year by the association’s Board of Directors.
Each year a banker is selected for this distinguished award based on commitment to the Michigan Bankers Association (MBA), contribution to their bank, service to other banks and a strong record of community service.
2012 MBA Group Membership Meetings
The MBA group membership meetings are approaching fast. Be sure to join your friends and colleagues for a chance to take advantage of the valuable networking opportunities and industry updates by attending group meetings in any area of the state. View the brochure for more information or click on the group name to take you to the registration page.
- Group A – June 8, Heritage Golf Course, Marquette
- Group B – June 4, Lincoln Hills Golf Club, Ludington
- Group C – May 24, Apple Mountain, Freeland
- Group D – May 16, Verona Hills, Bad Axe
- Group E – May 14, Travis Pointe Country Club, Ann Arbor
- Group F – May 22, Townsend Hotel, Birmingham
We look forward to seeing you there!
Outside Directors Survey: Get Yours Today
If you haven’t already obtained a copy of the MBA’s recently published Outside Directors Survey, please consider ordering one today. This annual survey provides essential details on how Michigan banks are compensating Board members and what benefits are being offered to them.
Banks Not to Blame
The following Op-Ed appeared in the Detroit News January 20 issue.
Letter: Banks not to blame in Michigan
Brian O'Connor's comments in his column, "Bankers, politicians gave us plenty of reasons to be angry in 2011," clearly demonstrate a frustration.
However, he need not align himself with a populous percentage point or resort to copycat name calling to try to understand the facts of the current economic problems we are facing.
Michigan Pension Tax Withholding Guide Raises Compliance Issues
The Michigan Pension Tax Withholding Guide and proposed administrative relief to the January 1, 2012 application date of the withholding of taxes upon pension distributions presents a very serious challenge to banks doing business with Michigan residents with pension income.
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Michigan Foreclosure Task Force Online Toolkit
Respond effectively to the foreclosure crisis in your own backyard. There is an online toolkit, found here, filled with Michigan-specific foreclsoure-related information, resources, strategies for mortgage and tax foreclsoure prevention and response, as well as best-practice models from around the state.
Free Webinar: Innovative Strategies for CRA Credits and Positive Public Relations
Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation, an MBA Endorsed Partner, is holding a free thirty-minute webinar to provide MBA member banks information on how to gain CRA credit while receiving a guaranteed annual yield and no credit risk or exposure. In addition, this program offers banks directed security selection, CRA assessment area selection, and no overhead or administrative burden, but delivers positive public relations exposure in your local community. This program has been reviewed by all federal banking regulatory agencies and has passed the rigors of multiple regulatory exams. For more information about the webinar click here. To register, click here.
Compliance Alliance Announcement
In an effort to ease the compliance and regulatory burden banks face the Michigan Bankers Association and other State Bankers Associations across the nation teamed up to provide Compliance Alliance, a unique and innovative tool created exclusively for bankers by bankers. Compliance Alliance was formed with the belief that by working together state banking associations can more effectively reach a common goal of improving the competitive position of its member banks by helping ease the compliance and regulatory burden banks face. Read more.
Radio Interviews with Bankers at Bank Management & Directors Conference
December’s MBA Bank Management and Directors Conference hosted Michael Mahoney from Michigan Business Network radio. Comments and stories from bankers and conference speakers were broadcast on the business program. Bankers were offered the opportunity to provide reports on their communities, employee, customers and banks. Hear what attendees had to say.
Lifetime Learning Offers a Well-Marked Path to Success
Michigan Bankers Association offers schools, seminars, workshops and webinars to effectively and conveniently train you and your staff. Attend the best available education, at the best prices. Continuing education hours/credits are available for most events. View the 2012 MBA Professional Development Brochure.
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