Community Bankers Association of Ohio - CBAO

Community Bankers Association of Ohio - CBAO Increasing the Value of Independent Financial Institutions Since 1974

Community Bankers Association of Ohio (CBAO) is organized to establish and maintain an informed network of independent community banks in the state of Ohio that will have the influence and commitment to effectively serve, protect and promote the interests of its members.

Yesterday’s Human Resources Forum brought Ohio community bankers together for meaningful conversations about today’s HR ...
08/28/2026

Yesterday’s Human Resources Forum brought Ohio community bankers together for meaningful conversations about today’s HR challenges.

Thank you to facilitator Cathleen Snyder of Clark Schaefer Strategic HR and to everyone who joined us to share ideas, ask questions and learn from fellow HR professionals!

Want to be part of the conversation? The final Human Resources Forum of 2026 is October 22. Learn more at https://cbao.bank/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=2026HRFORU&WebsiteKey=5fdec3b0-35a4-4cc1-957f-a10fc9479d1a

Registration is open for the 2026 FDIC Directors College!CBAO is pleased to present this Banker Outreach Program in coll...
08/27/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 FDIC Directors College!

CBAO is pleased to present this Banker Outreach Program in collaboration with the FDIC and OBL, bringing Ohio's bank directors and senior banking leaders together for a day of education and discussion on the issues shaping today's banking environment.

Topics will include:
• Commercial real estate and board oversight
• Emerging payments fraud
• National and local economic conditions
• Risk management and consumer compliance
• Supervision reform
• Current regulatory issues affecting the banking industry

The program will also include an open forum with FDIC regional and local management and state authority representatives.

Learn more and register at https://www.cbao.bank/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=2026FDIC&WebsiteKey=5fdec3b0-35a4-4cc1-957f-a10fc9479d1a

That’s a wrap on today’s Compliance Forum!Thank you to Mark Burnside with Forvis Mazars for sharing his expertise and pr...
08/26/2026

That’s a wrap on today’s Compliance Forum!

Thank you to Mark Burnside with Forvis Mazars for sharing his expertise and providing valuable insights on the latest compliance, regulatory and BSA/AML developments.

We also appreciate everyone who joined us today and contributed to the discussion. We’re grateful to have such an engaged community of Ohio bankers!

Want to join the next Compliance Forum? Learn more at https://www.cbao.bank/CBAO20221/CBAO20221-22/CBAO_University/Networking_Forums_02.aspx?hkey=a07b4d1e-e983-447e-81a9-ee08beb39e2c

Financial crime today goes far beyond traditional card fraud. Community banks are facing increasingly sophisticated thre...
08/25/2026

Financial crime today goes far beyond traditional card fraud. Community banks are facing increasingly sophisticated threats across checks, ACH, wires, account takeover, real-time payments, and more.

Knowing where the risks are is only part of the challenge. Banks also need effective strategies to detect suspicious activity, prioritize risk, and respond quickly.

Join CBAO for the 2026 Electronic Payments & Fraud Prevention Conference on October 15 in Columbus to explore emerging fraud trends and practical strategies for protecting your institution and customers.

We'll cover real-time fraud detection, payment fraud, account takeover, secure technology, risk segmentation, and more.

Learn more and register at https://www.cbao.bank/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=2026EPAFPC

Today's BSA professionals are managing more than ever. New payment methods, evolving financial crime, cyber threats, fin...
08/20/2026

Today's BSA professionals are managing more than ever. New payment methods, evolving financial crime, cyber threats, fintech, and changing regulatory expectations all bring new challenges for community banks.

Join CBAO on October 29 for a full day of practical education covering:
• AML/CFT program changes
• Virtual currency and CBDCs
• Cybercrime and ransomware
• ML/TF red flags
• Fintech and payments
• Regulatory issuances
• OFAC and country risk
• Partnering with law enforcement

Stay current. Strengthen your BSA program. Prepare for what's next.

Learn more and register at https://www.cbao.bank/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=2026BSASCH

What makes a great branch leader?It's the ability to develop people, drive performance, and prepare a team for the futur...
08/18/2026

What makes a great branch leader?
It's the ability to develop people, drive performance, and prepare a team for the future.

CBAO's 2026 Branch Leader Fundamentals program helps new and aspiring branch leaders build the practical skills they need to lead with confidence, including coaching, feedback, performance management, accountability, and team development.

Participants will learn, apply, and build on their skills through two in-person sessions and virtual accountability opportunities.

September 22 & November 3 | Columbus, OH

Ready to strengthen your branch leadership team?
Learn more at https://loom.ly/NtYpyEM

That's a wrap on the 52nd Annual CBAO Convention!What an incredible three days in Columbus.From the Golf Outing and Exhi...
08/14/2026

That's a wrap on the 52nd Annual CBAO Convention!

What an incredible three days in Columbus.

From the Golf Outing and Exhibit Hall to engaging educational sessions, inspiring speakers, the Women in Banking Panel, meaningful networking, and our Chairman's Celebration honoring 2026 CBAO Chair Diane Hoops, this year's Convention brought Ohio's community banking community together once again.

But Convention is about more than what's on the agenda. It's about the conversations in between sessions, catching up with longtime friends, meeting new people, sharing ideas, and reminding ourselves why community banking matters.

Thank you to everyone who made this year's Convention possible:
Our attendees for showing up and bringing the energy.
Our speakers for sharing their expertise and insights.
Our sponsors and exhibitors for supporting the event and our members.
Our vendors for making it all happen.

We hope you returned home with new ideas, valuable connections, and memories that will last long after Convention.

Thank you for making the 52nd Annual CBAO Convention one to remember. We'll see you next year!

View all of the CBAO Convention photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD21me

A great Convention is made possible by the people who are willing to share their knowledge and experience.CBAO extends a...
08/13/2026

A great Convention is made possible by the people who are willing to share their knowledge and experience.

CBAO extends a sincere thank you to all of our 2026 Convention speakers for helping make this year's event such a success.

Your expertise, insights, and willingness to engage with our members brought tremendous value to three days of education, conversation, and connection. From industry trends and practical strategies to leadership and the future of community banking, you gave our attendees plenty to think about and take back to their banks.

Thank you for being part of the 52nd Annual CBAO Convention!

Join CBAO for the 2026 Electronic Payments & Fraud Prevention Conference on October 20 in Columbus. This full-day progra...
08/12/2026

Join CBAO for the 2026 Electronic Payments & Fraud Prevention Conference on October 20 in Columbus. This full-day program will explore the evolving risks surrounding electronic payments and money movement, with practical strategies for detecting and preventing fraud.

Topics will include real-time fraud detection, check and payment fraud, account takeover, risk segmentation, regulatory reporting, KYC and enhanced due diligence, enterprise risk management, and more.

Give your team the tools and knowledge to stay ahead of emerging fraud risks.

Register today at https://loom.ly/1XzY9D8

Today, CBAO welcomed Ohio Treasurer of State candidate Seth Walsh and his team to our office for a conversation with mem...
08/11/2026

Today, CBAO welcomed Ohio Treasurer of State candidate Seth Walsh and his team to our office for a conversation with members of Ohio’s community banking industry.

We appreciate Seth and his team taking the time to meet with us and engage in a thoughtful discussion about the issues and priorities that matter to Ohio’s community banks and the communities they serve.

A special thank you to the CBAO Board members who joined us for today’s meeting and helped represent the voice of community banking across Ohio.

Thank you, Seth and team, for spending time with CBAO!

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