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November 20, 2020
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Master the Levels of Regulation at Compliance 2020
December 8th and 9th - Virtually and On-Demand!
Compliance professionals: get all the updates you need to face the regulatory challenges of 2020. Attend Compliance 2020 virtually and on-demand, December 8th and 9th.
The agenda is filled with the most up-to-date regulatory information on Lending, Deposits, BSA/AML, and more! Get the same amount of content with greater convenience and at a lower price! Save 39% off the 2019 price. Now only $999 ($1499 for non-DBA-members). Presenting Sponsor: Troutman Pepper
Follow the link below for agenda and registration information!
Barclays Awards $15,000 to Winners
of Small Business Pitch Competition
Barclays US Consumer Bank, along with West End Neighborhood House and Cornerstone West CDC’s Wilmington Strong Small Business Fund, today announced the winners of the Barclays Small Business Pitch Competition. The contest is one of many initiatives the partnership has undertaken to support small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Business owners from the West End Neighborhood House’s Launcher Entrepreneurship Program, which provides entrepreneurs training and financial support to help start or scale their small businesses in Delaware, submitted video pitches describing their business and why it’s unique, why they started their business and how they plan to use the funds. Five cash prizes totaling $15,000 were awarded, with a grand prize of $5,000. “Through our Citizenship programs, we aim to create pathways to employment and support businesses and entrepreneurs who are driving job creation,” said Nancy Parnella, director of US business cards, Barclays. “Our partnership with West End Neighborhood House provides aspiring entrepreneurs the resources they need to scale their business and realize their dreams. This pitch competition is one of many ways we are working with community partners to create more opportunities for small business owners.”
The list of winners for the Barclays Small Business Pitch Competition includes: Grand Prize ($5,000): Addi Naturals; 1st Place ($4,000): Silver Stem Plants; 2nd Place ($3,000): Oxford Translation Services; 3rd Place ($2,000): Bubbles & Brews; and, Barclays Colleagues’ Choice Award ($1,000): Hope’s Caramels.
Mid-Atlantic Speakers Series -
Performance and Profitability - Bob Kafafian
Don't miss the next session in the Mid-Atlantic Speakers Series, December 11th, at 9:00 a.m. Bob Kafafian & Gregg Wagner of The Kafafian Group will present: "Are your Management Reports Just an Illusion?"
The DBA has partnered with the bankers associations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia to bring nationally recognized speakers to you each month. The series will take place once a month through December. One registration includes all six sessions!
See the link below for more information on other sessions and registration!
Time is Running Out! Attend the 2020 Delaware Trust Conference - On-Demand Through November 30th!
All Sessions Available!
Wealth Management Professional the entire 2020 Delaware Trust Conference - all 17 Sessions - are still available on-demand through November 30th! Watch at your convenience and earn over 20 Continuing Education Credits! And don't forget to submit your credit forms. See the "Credit Information" link on the conference webpage for forms and information!
Register today and start watching at your convenience! Follow the link below for agenda and registration information!
REMEMBER - Conference Attendee - Don't forget to send yor PA and DE CLE forms to Renee Rau in order to get your CLE Credits!
Now Available: New Online Courses!
Fundamentals of Commercial Banking; and, Analyzing Repayment Sources!
Andy Keusal, Founder and President, Keusal Learning
The DBA is pleased to offer two new online videos in Keusal Learning's "Breaking into Banking" series. Breaking into Banking 101: Fundamentals of Commercial Banking; and, Breaking into Banking 201: Analyzing Repayment Sources. Breaking into Banking 101 contains 10 learning modules, over 5 hours in total content. Breaking into Banking 201's nine modules covers topics including how to analyze income statements, balance sheets, collateral, and risk rating.
Each module includes a video lesson and a multiple-choice self-check. Many of the lessons include exercises for learners to work through that are related to a sample company outlined in the course’s Reference Guide (pdf). This course is appropriate for credit analysts, lenders, portfolio managers, and others who need skills in financial statement analysis and writing credit documents. Registration is now open. Webinars launch November 5th! See details via the link below !
Northern Trust Fireside Chat with
General (Ret) David Petraeus - November 24th - 11 a.m. ET
Join Northen Trust Wealth Management CIO Katie Nixon and General (Ret) David Petraeus for a discussion on geopolitical views and risks. General Petraeus serves as Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, supporting the firm’s investment activities with analysis of geopolitical and macro-economic risks and opportunities.
Shore United Bank Finances Phase II of
the Kent Narrows Marine Project
This fall Kent Narrows Marine will begin Phase ll of the Kent Narrows Boatel, a fully heated indoor boat storage facility that will add an additional 170 boat racks and 12,000 Sq. feet of commercial space. Future developments are to include the capacity to store 360 boats, a restaurant and the opportunities for other retail and commercial space. Pictured above: Robin O’Brien, Shore United Bank; Rob Marsh, Kent Narrows Marine LLC; Jody Schulz, Kent Narrows Marine LLC; and Michael Cavey, Shore United Bank; gather in front of the Boatel’s site as they prepare for Phase ll to begin.
Jenifer Jurden is a Cartoonist from Wilmington who has graciously provided her Planet Jurdy cartoons for the DBA Digest. Jurdy® is her other-worldly "Hero of Happyness" whose cartoons bring levity to humans worldwide.
Use the Delaware Bankers Association Member Portal for
Online Registrations and More!
Have you checked out the Delaware Bankers Association's online members portal? The portal will provide members easy access to update their personal information and to register and pay online for upcoming DBA events! Log into the portal via the link below, and use the Personal Profile link (on the left hand sidebar) to create your log in.
U.S. News -Best Lawyers Recognizes Connolly Gallagher in 2021 “Best Law Firms” Guide
U.S. News –Best Lawyers® has once again ranked Connolly Gallagher LLP in its annual guide of the “Best Law Firms.” In the 2021 edition, the firm was selected for 17 law practice areas in Delaware. The rankings are based on a combination of client feedback, survey responses, and peer review. They include: Administrative/Regulatory Law; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/ Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation; Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law; Employment Law- Individuals; Employment Law- Management; Litigation- Banking & Finance; Litigation – Bankruptcy; Litigation – Construction; Litigation- Intellectual Property; Litigation – Land Use & Zoning; Litigation – Mergers & Acquisitions; Litigation – Trusts & Estates; Real Estate Law; Tax Law; Trusts & Estates Law. These rankings complement the recognition of 14 Connolly Gallagher attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® which was released in August 2020.
Fifteen Richards, Layton & Finger attorneys have been recognized in the 2021 edition of Benchmark Litigation, more lawyers than from any other Delaware firm. In addition to the individual attorney rankings, Richards Layton received Benchmark’s top “Highly Recommended” firm ranking. The Richards Layton attorneys listed in Benchmark Litigation are: Brock E. Czeschin; Catherine G. Dearlove; Raymond J. DiCamillo; Kevin M. Gallagher; John D. Hendershot; Jennifer C. Jauffret; Rudolf Koch; Jeffrey L. Moyer; Srinivas M. Raju; Blake Rohrbacher; Lisa A. Schmidt; Chad M. Shandler; Robert J. Stearn Jr.; Robert W. Whetzel; and, Gregory P. Williams.
Morris James Collects Canned Goods
and Funds for Delaware Military Support
Morris James is proud to announce that we are hosting a canned food drive for Delaware Military Support. Delaware Military Support aims to feed over 260 Delaware military families this Thanksgiving. Together, we hope our combined food and monetary donations will help make a difference for Delaware military families in need this holiday season. The Delaware Military Support Organization was established to assist the Dover Air Force Base and all military units located in the state of Delaware in caring for all who serve. Funds that are raised are used to support local military members and their families who may be struggling financially. Every year, Delaware Military Support helps the First Sergeants group called Operation Warm Heart. They provide Thanksgiving baskets to military families that are not financially strong.