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VBAProtect
A conference for security, enterprise risk management, operations and technology professionals.

The VBAProtect Conference brings together bankers from security, enterprise risk management, operations and technology. Through a combination of general sessions, concurrent breakout sessions for each functional area and numerous opportunities to network with other bankers from around the state, this two-day conference will keep you abreast of the latest developments and trends within your functional area to help you make a meaningful impact on the organization you serve.  

In-Person Kristen Reid

VBAConnect
A conference for bank human resources, marketing, retail banking and training professionals.

The VBAConnect Conference brings together bankers from retail banking, marketing, human resources and training.  Through a combination of general sessions, concurrent breakout sessions for each functional area and numerous opportunities to network with other bankers from around the state, this two-day conference will keep you abreast of the latest developments and trends within your functional area to help you make a meaningful impact on the organization you serve.  

In-Person Monica McDearmon

VBA Bank Day Scholarship Program
Sponsored by the VBA Education Foundation & the VBA Emerging Bank Leaders

Bank Day Scholarship Program Seal The third Tuesday in March was declared Bank Day in Virginia by the Virginia General Assembly in 1991. On this day, Virginia high school seniors spend a day in banks across the Commonwealth shadowing a banker in their daily duties. The purpose of this experience is for the students to learn about banking, financial services, and the vital role banks play in their communities. 

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Virginia Tech Seeking Bank Partners for New Credit Corps, Designed to Help Fill Our Talent Pipeline

Virginia Tech has recently piloted an exciting new program, Credit Corps, in partnership with Atlantic Union Bank. The unique experiential learning program is aimed at enhancing students’ skills in credit risk analysis, business analytics, teamwork, and portfolio management. By participating in this program, students gain experience in banking and risk management by participating in actual loans with their bank partner with real money from the Virginia Tech Foundation.

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CRA Partners

CRA Partners

CRA Partners is a turnkey compliance program that helps community focused banks earn CRA credit for ensuring safe, secure senior living environments. Banks sponsor the protection of a local senior living facility by funding their Senior Crimestoppers program, a nationwide crime prevention program educating and safeguarding against theft, abuse and neglect. Your bank can join through a CRA-qualified community development loan, investment or grant.

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2019 Women in Banking Conference Attendee

“You have to experience the environment for yourself in order to receive the full benefit. It is my desire for every woman to be able to attend and leave with the sense of community & empowerment that is developed and created by this conference.”

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2019 Women in Banking Conference Attendee

“It’s rare, in our industry, that you have a group full of women together to network and grow our careers – you can’t help but feel empowered in that room and when you leave.”

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2019 VBA Leadership Conference Attendee

“The VBA is very passionate about the next generation of leaders in Virginia banks. It is refreshing to have an organization that prides itself on taking such an interest in so many future leaders.”

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2019 VBA Leadership Conference Attendee

“Every time I leave a VBA event, I am excited to come back to work and share what I’ve learned. Even if my bank can’t send me in the future, I see it as something I would pay for because it would be an investment in myself. I’m hoping next year others can attend as well.”

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2019 Back to School at the VBA Attendee

“This was a really great program with lots of good ideas on how to engage students of all ages. Love the teamwork and the different ways information was given to us made it more entertaining!”

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Yashodhara Varma, 2019 VBA Bank Day Scholarship Program Statewide Winner

“The best part of the VBA Bank Day Scholarship Program was having an inside view of the world of local banking. I learned about the unique personal approach and community impact local banks can have, and I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the wide range of career opportunities within the banking industry.”