Michigan Bankers Association

Thank you to everyone who made today's Rising Leaders Day a success! 🎉

From our speakers to our sponsors to every emerging leader who joined us in East Lansing, we're so grateful for your energy and investment in growing as leaders in Michigan banking.

Here's to the lessons learned today and the growth we'll see in the months ahead. We can't wait to do it all again next year!

Just ONE WEEK left until Banker Day at the Capitol 2026!

Join us September 30 at Heritage Hall in Lansing for a day that matters. State policy discussions, a keynote from DIFS Director Anita Fox, and a conversation on the 2026 General Election from two of Lansing's top political pundits.

Legislators notice who shows up in an election year. Don't miss your chance to be part of it.

Register now: bit.ly/4xI4bTU

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Hope to see you October 8 in Marquette!

COMING SOON! The Lasco/MBA I.T& Cybersecurity Symposium is coming up soon. It's free to attend, but we ask you to pre-register. Click the "Register Here" button to save yourself a spot!

Less than 2 weeks until Banker Day at the Capitol 2026!

Join us September 30 at Heritage Hall in Lansing for a day of advocacy that matters. In an election year, legislators notice who shows up. Make sure Michigan banking has a seat at the table.

Register now:

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Detroit's own Kenneth Kelly, Chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank and Chairman of the American Bankers Association, has a new op-ed in The Detroit News making the case for why closing a loophole in the Clarity Act matters for Michigan communities.

Drawing on his bank's 56 years serving Detroit, Kelly explains how local deposits fuel the loans that help families buy homes and entrepreneurs open businesses, and why that cycle is worth protecting.

Read the full piece here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2026/09/15/are-stablecoins-a-risk-to-community-bank-deposits-kelly/91775638007/

Haven't sent your letter to Senators Peters and Slotkin yet? Now's the time: bit.ly/4Afiv8U

Engage Bankers Take Action The MBA encourages members to take action on federal and state legislative issues that affect our industry. You can contact your Member of Congress by using our quick and convenient system. You are the voice of Michigan banking! Take Action

Thank you all for joining us for our downstate cybersecurity symposium with Lasco, Inc. A full day of great topics and speakers. Thank you Rehmann David Chapman Agency, Inc. and infotex for your support!

Michigan bankers met yesterday with Congressman Tom Barrett at Eaton Community Bank in Charlotte for a productive conversation on issues affecting the industry — including stablecoin legislation, credit card swipe fees, and fraud prevention.

These face-to-face conversations matter. They give bankers the chance to explain, in their own words, how policy decisions in Washington affect the customers and communities they serve every day.

Thank you, Congressman Barrett, for making the time to meet with Michigan bankers!

Last week, the MBA Board of Directors gathered in beautiful Petoskey for its annual retreat, hosted with local expertise by Matthew Keene, MBA Chairman and President/CEO, Citizens National Bank of Cheboygan, and proud Northern Michigan resident who helped guide the group through some of the areas best.

Highlights include a round of golf, tour of the historic Bay View Association community, free time to explore downtown Harbor Springs, a visit to Pond Hill Farm, and dinner at Spring & Porter in Petoskey — capped off with a board meeting to wrap up business.

Thank you to Chairman Keene for sharing his corner of Michigan with the board, and to everyone who made the trip up north for a productive and memorable retreat.

Today, we are proud to announce our participation in the BankChain Alliance, joining state banking associations from across the country in a collaborative effort to explore an industry-owned, bank-governed, banking network designed to support innovation while preserving the strength of banking.

American Banker takes a closer look at the BankChain Alliance and the banking industry's collaborative effort to support innovation and provide opportunities for banks of all sizes.

We are proud to be part of this effort alongside banking associations from across the country.

Read the American Banker story: https://www.americanbanker.com/news/we-need-to-reset-bank-group-aims-to-drive-on-chain-tech

We're excited to announce our Political Pundits Panel for Banker Day at the Capitol featuring two of Michigan's sharpest political minds:

🔹 Zach Gorchow — President, Gongwer/State Affairs Michigan
🔹 Kyle Melinn — Editor & VP, MIRS News

They'll break down what to expect this November and what it means for Michigan banking.

Legislative panelists to be announced — register now and be in the room when they are. 👇

📅 September 30 | Lansing
Registration closes soon. bit.ly/4wSTQ7p

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