Florida Banking September 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

EDUCATION EVENTS Plan to take advantage of FBA educational offerings in 2023. Visit www.floridabankers.com for more information or to register.

Call Report Preparation 2023 October 20 - Live Streaming Zoom Video

​18th Annual BSA/AML School October 31 - November 3 - Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando NOVEMBER Construction Loan Administration November 8 - Live Streaming Zoom Video

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SEPTEMBER 37th Annual Florida Bank Directors Forum September 7-8 - Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando

Advanced Florida Deposit Account November 17 - Live Streaming Zoom Video

64th Annual Trust and Wealth Management Conference September 21-22 - Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

OCTOBER Documentary Stamp Tax 2023 October 13 - Live Streaming Zoom Video

Find a full listing of FBA Education Events and register online at www.floridabankers.com

ADVERTISING DIRECTORY

COMPANY

PHONE

WEBSITE

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First National Bankers Bank

800-275-4222

www.bankers-bank.com

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ICBA Securities

202-659-8111

www.icba.org/securities

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NFP

952-593-0265

www.executivebenefits.nfp.com

18

nxtCRE

305-433-7632

www.nxtcre.com

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