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MBA News
The Chair's Message
Published six times a year, MBA News is the official
publication of the MBA. Articles focus exclusively on the
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The Strength of Our Association
commercial banking community in Minnesota.
Eric Hauth, Managing Editor
Cover Focus: Hot Topics
952-857-2605 · erich@minnbankers.com
Questions or comments about MBA News should be directed
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Community Impact Week
to the Managing Editor, Eric Hauth.
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MBA Endorsed Product Vendor Spotlight: Ncontracts Total Vendor
Management Solution
MBA Staff
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MBA Cuts Life and Disability Rates
Executive
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Is Your Printer Environment a Security Risk?
· Joe Witt, President/CEO
· Roy Terwilliger, Director of Member Relations
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Equifax Lessons Learned
· Kim Philipson, Executive/Education Coordinator
Education & Communications
Features
· Eric Hauth, Director, Communications and Education
· Chris Harrison, Education Coordinator
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2018 Graduate School of Banking Madison Scholarships
· Mary Henriksen, Registrar
· Nicole Hanger, Education & Associate Membership
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LIBOR Set for Elimination in 2021
Coordinator
· Jean Hendrickson, Website Coordinator & Desktop
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Disasters are Prime Time for Cybercriminals. How to Think Ahead.
Publisher
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2018 Community Champion Recognition
Finance & Group Insurance
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Republican Tax Reform Bill Lacks Details on Issues Affecting Community Banks
· Dan Melcher, Finance Director/CFO
· Brent Stokesbary, Accounting Manager
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Commercial PACE Financing Brings New Equity to Projects
· Stacy Meyer, Group Insurance Manager
· Connie Mack, Senior Plan Administrator/Insurance Agent
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2018 Holiday Survey Results
· Barbara Markus, Senior Plan Administrator
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Graduates of the 2017 MBA Commercial Lending School
Human Resources
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MBA and Graduate School of Banking at Colorado Seek Applicants for Future
· Diane Brower, Director of Human Resources
· Cindy Meyer, Database Administrator
Leaders Scholarship
· Kathie Babcock, Receptionist/Graphic Designer
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2018-2019 Leadership Development Academy
· Martha Kooiman, Receptionist
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Save the Date! MBA Annual Summit - June 10-12, 2018
Legal/Compliance/Government Relations
· Tess Rice, General Counsel/Director of Government
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Jill Amundson Appointed to Employee Benefits Trust Board
Relations
· Michael Thro, Associate Counsel
2017 Graduate School of Banking Graduates from Minnesota
· Terry Tiller, Legal Products & Services Coordinator
· Therese Kuvaas, Government Relations Manager
Departments
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Calendar of Events
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Compliance Query
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Education and Communications News
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Ask the Agent
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Bankers On the Move
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Welcome New Associate Members
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Counsel's Corner
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Index of Advertisements
MBA Consulting Group
· Tom Boswell-Healey, Associate Counsel/
Senior Compliance Consultant
· Jay Tambornino, IT Consultant
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