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1 Arkansas Community Bankers Association Management & Directors Conference October 21, 2015 Hilton Garden Inn North Little Rock, Arkansas

Post Office Box 2241803 Little Rock, Arkansas 72223-9998 501.821.0377 501.525.0637 FAX info@arcommunitybankers.

com President Martin Carpenter Ash Flat Vice President Bennie Ryburn, III Monticello To: From: Subject: ACB Member Bank CEO s and Directors Richard Trammell & Chris Padgett 2015 Bank Management &

2 Post Office Box Little Rock, Arkansas FAX President Martin Carpenter Ash Flat Vice President Bennie Ryburn, III Monticello To: From: Subject: ACB Member Bank CEO s and Directors Richard Trammell & Chris Padgett 2015 Bank Management & Directors Conference Treasurer Jim Gowen, Jr. Newport Secretary Gary Oltmann DeWitt Past President Milton Smith Walnut Ridge Executive Director Richard Trammell Hot Springs We are very excited about this year s conference line-up. This year s topics cover a broad area of interest. Topics include: Investment Management in a Rising Rate Environment, EMV Strategies and Working with the Media, Successfully Managing Agricultural Credit Risk, Balance Sheet Management and The Past, Present and Bright Future of Community Banking. It s an agenda full of timely information sure to draw your interest. As for many years, we will again leverage our strong support from our service providers to subsidize registration for our annual conference. Which means, other than travel expense, it costs you and your staff nothing to attend this conference. We know your time is valuable and it can be difficult to be out of the office for consecutive days. This is why we offer a one day, education-packed, free conference to our member banks. It s just another way we provide value to your membership. Simply fill out the enclosed registration form and return it to ACB and we ll take care of the rest. It s that simple. The conference date is Wednesday, October 21 nd from 9:00am to 3:00pm. It will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in North Little Rock. Attached is preliminary program information and registration material. We would love to have you as a participant this year. Hotel room reservation information is also enclosed, please ask for the Arkansas Community Bankers room block to ensure the $ rate. We look forward to seeing you on October 21 st. Please give us a call if you have any questions or need additional information. Sincerely, ACB

3 ACB Management & Directors Conference Agenda 9:00 9:10 Welcome and Introductions 9:15 10:05 What Happens When Rates Rise, or Don t? Jim Reber - ICBA Securities 10:10 11:00 The Past, Present and Bright Future of Community Banking Greyson Tuck - Gerrish McCreary & Smith Break 11:00-11:10 11:10 12:00 EMV Strategies and Media Relations - Don t Let an Opportunity Go to Waste Patrick Dix - SHAZAM 12:05-1:05 Lunch 1:10-2:00 Balance Sheet Management and Your Loan Portfolio David Visinsky - Vining Sparks 2:05-2:55 Successfully Managing Agricultural Credit Risk, Regardless of Agricultural Market Conditions Nicholas Hatz - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City 2:55-3:00 Adjourn

4 ACB Management & Directors Conference Agenda Jim Reber - ICBA Securities Investment Management for 2015: What Happens When Rates Rise, or Don t? The Federal Reserve has reached a point in its monetary policy that it has never been before, and that could spell trouble for community bank investment portfolios. What the Fed is saying, and what the market expects, are currently two different outcomes. Jim will review recent Fed comments, will analyze the market s reaction to them, and will suggest some strategies that could help your investment portfolio outperform your peers. Greyson Tuck - Gerrish McCreary & Smith The Past, Present and Bright Future of Community Banking Do you think community banking is doomed? You shouldn t. This presentation will rebut that notion by discussing lessons learned from the past and, more importantly, what community banks can do to ensure the long-term viability of their institution as an independent organization. Patrick Dix - SHAZAM EMV Strategies and Media Relations - Don t Let an Opportunity Go to Waste The October liability shift that comes with EMV cards leaves financial institutions with a lot of questions to answer in the coming months but it also reveals one huge opportunity. This presentation will walk you through the critical steps you should consider before issuing EMV and why this transition is a great opportunity to form a mutually beneficial relationship with David Visinsky s - Vining Sparks Balance Sheet Management and Your Loan Portfolio For some, strong organic loan growth is still hard to come by, and many are looking to purchase whole loans to offset/supplement production. Others may need to increase earnings, improve capital levels, reduce concentrations, improve your A/L position, or some combination thereof. Often, customers can find the solution hidden in their loan portfolio. This presentation will help you understand and consider every alternative for actively managing the largest asset class on your balance sheet, and positioning your institution for success. Nicholas Hatz - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Successfully Managing Agricultural Credit Risk, Regardless of Agricultural Market Conditions Market conditions in recent years, including volatile commodity prices, escalated farmland values in certain regions of the country, and rising farm production costs, have elevated the risks in agricultural lending. This session will provide historical perspective on agriculture bank failures, discusses lessons learned about the increased risk in agricultural lending, and reviews aspects of the supervisory guidance on effective risk management policies.

5 2015 ACB Management & Directors Conference 9:00am - 3:00pm Hilton Garden Inn Glover Lane ( off East McCain Blvd ) North Little Rock, Arkansas Registration Fee: $- 0 - (*) - Registrations Limited To Who Should Attend: Bank Directors; CEO s; CFO s; Lending, Marketing, Operations, IT and Compliance Officers Dress Code: Business Casual (*) Registration fees are subsidized by vendor sponsorships. Mail, or FAX your registration to Arkansas Community Bankers PO Box Little Rock, AR FAX Bank: Contact:: Address: City/Zip Phone: Fax: Attendee Information Contact the Hilton Garden Inn direct for room reservations at Request the Arkansas Community Bankers room block. Room rates $ Suite $ Room Reservation Cut-off October 6, 2015 To attend: mail, or FAX this form to Arkansas Community Bankers PO Box Little Rock, AR FAX (501) info@arcommunitybankers.com

GETTING TO NASHVILLE The Omni Hotel is at th Ave. South, Nashville, TN Nashville can be reached via Interstates 65, 40 and 24.

GETTING TO NASHVILLE The Omni Hotel is at 250 5 th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37203. Nashville can be reached via Interstates 65, 40 and 24. FLYING The Nashville airport (code: BNA) is served by major domestic