Emerging Bank Leaders
Training for Emerging Bank Leaders
Find a full list of in person and virtual events on our event calendar.
Bank Supervisor School
It's Time to Lead Intentionally.
You don’t master the art of leading and managing through luck; you master it through training, experience, learning, and staying on top of best practices. As a manager or supervisor, you must have the attitude, aptitude, skill-set, confidence, persistence, and commitment to excel in this multi-tasking, challenging role. This training will help take your expertise to a new level as you learn how to collaborate and coach your employees to excel on the job.
VBA Management Development Program
September - November 2025
The VBA Management Development Program (MDP) is a three-month, comprehensive training designed for employees who have developed a passion for banking, want to enhance their knowledge of the business of banking, and who are motivated to excel in their career and reach their full potential.
Burgers with Bruce
Back By Popular Demand! You are invited to join Mid-Atlantic Bankers Association & VBA President and CEO, Bruce Whitehurst, for a burger and conversations about the latest industry updates. Six Burgers with Bruce events will be held around the state, one in each of the six regions of the EBL.
Accounting Peer Group Exchange (virtual program)
Co-hosted by Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P.
The Virginia Bankers Association and Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P. are partnering to host two virtual peer group meetings in 2024. The purpose of these exchanges is to provide a platform to network, find answers, solutions and best practices to common issues and problems.
Leadership Conference
Premier educational event for emerging bank leaders
This conference is designed for emerging banking leaders and members of the Virginia Bankers Association Emerging Bank Leaders (EBL) group. This conference will give Emerging Bank Leaders the opportunity to share ideas and network with peers from across the state. You do not have to be an EBL member to attend.
Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management
The premiere, multidimensional educational experience in banking
Through the use of highly qualified instructors and a challenging curriculum, the VBA School of Bank Management is designed to provide a multi-dimensional educational experience in banking. Upon completion of three one-week summer sessions and eight home study problems, students will have developed a range of skills that should both enhance current performance and qualify them as candidates for advancement.
Executive Leadership Institute
For over a decade, the VBA’s Executive Leadership Institute (ELI), a 5-month leadership development program for highly motivated and high potential bankers who are currently in or progressing toward a senior level position, has been known for its intense level of connection, learnings and peer relationships that are fostered by its in-person format and deep content.
Women in Banking Conference
A conference designed for women in the financial industry & those who support them
This conference is designed for all who would like to participate in engaging and thought-provoking sessions on assisting women in finding success in the banking industry.
ABA-Wharton Emerging Leaders Certificates
The ABA offers three certificate programs featuring preeminent Wharton faculty that provide top-notch training for emerging leaders.