SOUTH CAROLINA

BANKERS ASSOCIATION

2017-18 CALENDAR

OF EVENTS,

SPONSORSHIP,

EXHIBITOR AND

ADVERTISING PACKET

S ponsorships and advertising through the South Carolina Bankers Association is a great way to bolster your organization’s visibility among our member banks. To that end, we are providing you a copy of the SCBA’s Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities guide to assist you as you prepare your mar-

keting budget for the coming year.

The South Carolina Bankers Association hosts approximately 30 seminars and events each year. We are ex-cited to provide you with a look at the 2017-2018 calendar and the various sponsorship levels for each event.

Don't miss out on the chance to develop new business leads, meet and network with South Carolina’s bank-ing decision makers, and show your support for our state's banks.

In addition to our premier events – the Scholarship Golf Tournament, Community Bankers Forum, Young Bankers Division Annual Conference and the Annual Meeting & Trade Show – the SCBA offers multiple educa-tional training seminars primarily for function-specific positions within our member banks.

Each seminar is developed to provide an “executive summary” of banking industry issues for that particular area.

The 2017-2018 SPONSORSHIP, EXHIBITOR AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES BROCHURE has been tai-lored to outline each of these event’s sponsorship opportunities allowing sponsors more exposure and recog-nition.

In an effort to ease the process of your contribution, we have included each event on one form.

Note the dates of upcoming seminars and promptly return the form so you can take advantage of as much marketing exposure as possible.

Also included in this packet is a complete list of advertising opportunities. Advertising is the perfect way to spread your message to our entire audience.

Opportunities include advertising in our quarterly publication, Palmetto Banker, on our website, in the member-only newsletter, Two Cents, and in our event-specific mobile apps.

For more information on each of these advertising opportunities, see the included insertion order.

Show your support of South Carolina’s banks by sponsoring and/or advertising at the various events. Your membership and continued support of the SCBA is greatly appreciated!

2017-2018 SCBA SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Opportunities Our conferences serve as a forum for our membership to exchange ideas with peers from around the state while gain-ing information needed to keep their financial institutions on the path of success and are designed to promote ultimate interaction between bankers, associate members and vendors. All are well attended and allow the chance to meet face to face with South Carolina’s industry leaders in a relaxed and informal setting.

September 2017 Chief Financial Officer Conference September 19, 2017 Inn @ USC Wyndham Garden Columbia, SC Audience: CFOs, controllers, investment officers, chief risk officers, cashiers, treasurers, asset liability management Officers and senior officers. Call Report Seminar September 21, 2017 Marriott Downtown, Hampton & Main Sts., Columbia, SC Audience: Directors, CEOs, CFOs, chief risk officers, compliance officers, presidents and senior bank officers. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 Bank Security and Risk Management Conference September 28, 2017 Marriott Downtown, Hampton & Main Sts., Columbia, SC Audience: Security officers, human resource/training manag-ers, legal, operations, branch managers and branch employ-ees. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 October 2017 Young Bankers Division Scholarship Golf Tournament October 2, 2017 Columbia Country Club, Blythewood, SC Audience: Bankers, associate members and vendors. Eagle Sponsor - SOLD OUT Birdie Sponsor - $1,750 Beverage Cart Sponsor - SOLD OUT Hole-in-One Sponsor - SOLD OUT Prize Hole Sponsor - ONLY TWO LEFT Hole Sponsor - $700 Economic Developers Conference October 25, 2017 Columbia, SC Audience: CEOs, CFOs, upper executive management teams, credit officers, commercial lenders, business development officers, SCEDA members and SCBA associate members. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000

Consumer Lending School October 31-November 1, 2017 Columbia, SC Audience: Consumer loan officers, branch managers, assistant branch managers, personal bankers, management trainees and collection officers. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 November 2017 Community Bankers Forum November 2, 2017 Columbia, SC Audience: CEOs, CFOs and senior executive management teams and associate members. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 SCBA and NCBA Women in Banking Leadership Symposium November 6-7, 2017 Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark, Charlotte, NC Audience: Women bankers and associate member leaders. Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 Fall Credit Conference November 16, 2017 Columbia, SC Audience: CEOs, lenders and credit officers. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 January 2018 Commercial Lending School

January 23-24, 2018 Columbia, SC Audience: Commercial lenders, senior loan-support officers and loan-review officers. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000

Bank Secrecy Act Conference January 30-31, 2018 Columbia, SC Audience: Bank security and risk officers, compliance officers, CRA officers, and BSA and AML specialists. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000

February 2018 Safety and Soundness Workshop February 6, 2018 Columbia, SC Audience: Bank directors, CEOs, CFOs and senior managers. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 Banking Careers 101 February 7, 2018 Seawell’s, Columbia, SC Audience: College students from across SC; recruiting day for bankers. Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Bronze Sponsor - $500 Bank Operations Conference - EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITY February 8, 2018 Columbia, SC Audience: CEOs and operations personnel. *A packet will be mailed to you with information regarding ex-hibitor opportunities for this event Human Resources Conference February 15, 2018 Columbia, SC Audience: Human resource officers. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 March 2018 Young Bankers Conference March 2-4, 2018 The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa Savannah, GA Audience: Emerging leaders, bankers and associate members. Diamond Sponsor - $7,500 Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 Directors and Managers Workshop March 7, 2018 Inn @ USC Wyndham Garden, Columbia, SC Audience: Directors, CEOs and senior management. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000

April 2018 Trust and Wealth Management Conference - EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITY Columbia, SC Audience: Trust personnel and wealth management personnel. *A packet will be mailed to you with information regarding ex-hibitor opportunities for this event

June 2018 Annual Convention & Trade Show - EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITY June 10-13, 2018 The Cloister, Sea Island, GA Audience: CEOs, CFOs, directors and upper executive management teams. Grand Sponsor - $10,000 Diamond Sponsor - $7,500 Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Booth Pricing: Member - $1,500 Preferred Vendor - $1,375 Non-member - $2,750 *A separate packet will be mailed to you with all information regarding exhibitor opportunities.

September 2018 Consumer Lending School Columbia, SC Audience: Consumer loan officers, branch managers, assistant branch managers, personal bankers, management trainees and collection officers. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 Bank Security Conference Columbia, SC Audience: Security officers, human resource/training managers, legal, operations, branch managers and branch employees. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 October 2018 Young Bankers Scholarship Golf Tournament Columbia, SC Audience: Bankers, associate members and vendors. Eagle Sponsor - $2,500 Birdie Sponsor - $1,750 Beverage Cart Sponsor - $1,500 Hole-in-One Sponsor - $1,250 Prize Hole Sponsor - $1,000 Hole Sponsor - $750

SCBA and NCBA Women in Banking Symposium Charlotte, NC Audience: Women bankers and associate member leaders. Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 Community Bankers Forum Columbia, SC Audience: CEOs, CFOs, senior executive management teams and associate members. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000

November 2018 Credit Conference Columbia, SC Audience: CEOs, lenders and credit officers. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 Economic Development Conference Audience: CEOs, CFOs, upper executive management teams, credit officers, commercial lenders, business development offic-ers, SCEDA members and SCBA associate members. Sapphire Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000

Benefits of Sponsorship

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Opportunities

Listing on the event website;

Recognition in marketing, promotional and publicity materials for events (brochures are sent out weeks in advance, so secure

your spot early);

Listing in the conference onsite program;

Identification as sponsor on conference badge;

Prominent display of company name/logo on display sign next to function and in PowerPoint at event;

Verbal recognition during the event;

The opportunity to network with people in your specific target audience; and

A great opportunity to venture into a new market or test the waters with a new product.

*All sponsor levels receive these benefits.

*Additional benefits of sponsorships will vary according to the sponsorship level.

Other than the SCBA Annual Convention, Young Bankers Conference, Women in Banking Symposium and Young Bankers Schol-

arship Golf Tournament, there is one complimentary registration per sponsorship.

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Rate Change___________________________________________ All advertisement copy and illustrations are subject to the approv-al of the editor. Publisher reserves the right to revise rates at any time. Rates reflected on this rate sheet were last updated in 2016.

Cancellations__________________________________________ Full refund will be made on orders cancelled prior to space reser-vation deadline. No refunds will be made on cancellations fol-lowing space reservation date.

PALMETTO BANKER ADVERTISING_________________________________ Palmetto Banker is the official publication of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). Published quarterly, the Palmetto Banker reaches in excess of 5,800 readers. The publication is mailed to member banks, associate members, state legislators and more. The SCBA is the only financial trade association in the state to represent financial institutions of ALL asset sizes.

Black & White Advertising Rates & DimensionsBlack & White Advertising Rates & DimensionsBlack & White Advertising Rates & Dimensions Member RateMember RateMember Rate NonNonNon---Mem. RateMem. RateMem. Rate

Full page - 8.5”w x 11”h $700 $1000

3/4 page - 8.5”w x 8.25”h $600 $900

Half page - 7.5”w x 4.75” h $540 $840

Half page spread 16.25”w x 4.75”h $1000 $1300

1/3 page 2.125”w x 10”h or 4.86”w x 4.55”h $425 $725

Quarter page 3.75”w x 4.75”h or 7.5”w x 2.125”h $315 $615

Special PlacementSpecial PlacementSpecial Placement

Inside Front Cover: Full Page, Color—8.5”w x 11”h $1800 $2250

Inside Back Cover: Full Page, Color—8.5”w x 11”h $1800 $2250

Back Cover: 3/4 page, Color—8.5”w x 8.25”h $1560 $2010

Season/Issue # *Print Date *Material Deadline

Winter [1stQ] January Early January Spring [2ndQ] April Early April Summer [3rdQ] July Early July Fall [4th Q] October Early October

Space is limited; ads will be placed on a first-come, first-served basis. Should the 4th fall on a weekend, please submit by the prior business day. *Dates are subject to change. Contact Caroline for possible deadline extensions.

Please note that these dates are somewhat flexible and are *subject to change!

Stand Out With COLOR________________________________ Shine above the others by adding color!

Additional costs as seen below: + 1 color: add $100 │ + 3 colors: add $650 + 2 colors: add $550 │ + 4 colors: add $750

Palmetto Banker Ad Rate Calculation:

Placement (B&W)……………….………………$_________ Optional:

Additional Color.…..……….….…..…….......$_________ Total: $ _________

Advertising Specifications_________________________________ Full bleeds are allowed on full page and back cover ads only (trim size 8.5” x 11” - add .125” for bleed). Acceptable graphic formats: high resolution PDF (NOT flattened). Line screen is 150. Other ac-ceptable formats include: TIFF and EPS (CMYK or grayscale at 300 dpi). Please provide a final laser to match print. (Printing is via a Mac/Scitex system using post scripted files generated primarily from Quark XPress. Final work is processed at a resolution of 300 dpi and a frequency of 400 lpi.)

Submission____________________________________________ Electronic submission of advertisements is preferred in the form of a FTP link. Please be sure all font compatibility problems are resolved before sending files. Ad may be supplied via CD and mailed to the address on page 1. Printing Process: sheet feed offset | Paper: 80 lb. gloss enamel

TWO CENTS E-NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING____ ____ _______ Our e-newsletter, Two Cents, is sent to more than 900 individual bank and associate members.

Size & Format____________________________________________ The ad must be 450 x 120px and in JPG or PNG format. (PNG is rec-ommended)

Two Cents Two Cents Two Cents EEE---Newsletter Advertising Newsletter Advertising Newsletter Advertising Rates_ Rates_ Rates_ Single Issue: $200 Three Issue Package: $450

Restrictions______________________________________________ Two Cents advertising opportunities are for MEMBERS ONLY. Your ad will not be included in the special issues specified for SCBA up-dates. Limit: One ad per issue. First come, first served. Contact Caro-line Sheorn for scheduling questions, sheorn@scbankers.org.

MOBILE APP ADVERTISING_______________________________ _____ There’s an app for that! Mobile apps are the newest addition to our advertising opportunities.

Advertising Specs___________________ _________ ____ ____ Splash/Welcome Screen Ad: The splash/welcome screen is displayed

upon opening the app or while application is loading. To fit different screen sizes and aspect ratios

this image should be designed with idea that it can be cropped from the sides. This ad will not hyperlink at this time.

The recommended format for the splash/welcome screen is .PNG. Please send formats to fit each device (Apple & Android)

________ _____ ___________ ____ _________ _____ ___________ ____ Banner Ad: The banner ads will be displayed throughout the app at the top and/or bottom of the screen. This ad will hyperlink to the URL provided by the advertiser. *There are four (4) banner advertis-ing spots available per mobile app.

The recommended format for your banner is .PNG;

The recommended resolutions for all devices are: 320x50, 640x100, 480x75, 540x85, 720x112. If your banner ad does not meet these specifications, you risk your ad automatically being compress to fit standard aspect ratio.

Please contact Caroline Sheorn, csheorn@scbankers.org, with questions.

ADVERTISEMENT OPTIONADVERTISEMENT OPTIONADVERTISEMENT OPTIONSSS ___________________________PRICEPRICEPRICE______ _ ______ _ ______ _

Splash/Welcome Screen Advertisement: contact us for pricing

Banner Advertisement: (4 avail./app*) contact us for pricing Contact Caroline Sheorn (csheorn@scbankers.org) for pricing and to discuss the apps available for advertising.

RECOMMENDED RESOLUTIONS: For Apple Devices (.PNG): 320x480px 640x960px (for retina display) 640x1136px (for retina 4” display)

For Android Devices (.PNG): 320x480 px to 1080x1920 px

WEBSITE ADVERTISING _________________ The South Carolina Bankers Association’s website, scbankers.org, averages 5,500 unique visitors per month and more than 150,000 page views per month.

Rules & Restrictions ______ _________________________

Ad copy (no flash or animation) should be submitted in JPG or GIF format to Caroline Sheorn at csheorn@scbankers.org. Please include the URL you would like the ad to link to. For more details, contact Caroline Sheorn.

The layout may change at any time. Placement is negotiable.

Placement, Size & Price (Placement, Size & Price (Placement, Size & Price (per monthper monthper month)___________ __ __ __ __ __ )___________ __ __ __ __ __ )___________ __ __ __ __ __ Home Page Space 1 (278 x 310px) Home Page Space 2 (566 x 120px)

Home Page Space 3 (278 x 450px)

Home Page Top Banner Ad (486 x 47px)

Internal Page Right (278 x 450px) Full Site Top Banner Ad (486 x 47px)

Pricing is subject to change at any time. Ongoing ad campaign discounts available!

MemberMemberMember $500 $450 $600 $400 $500 $1150

NonNonNon---MemberMemberMember

$800 $750 $900 $700 $800 $1450

Send completed insertion order to: South Carolina Bankers Association Attn: Caroline Sheorn PO Box 1483 Email: csheorn@scbankers.org Columbia, SC 29202 Fax: (803) 779.0890

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Advertiser Information____________________ Company Name ____________________________________________________________ Contact ____________________________________________________________ Agency Name ____________________________________________________________ Agency Contact ____________________________________________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________________________ Email (required)

X __________________________________________________________ Signature (you accept responsibility for this insertion schedule)

SCBA ADVERTISING INSERTION ORDER

Special Instructions: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PaymentPaymentPayment________________________________________________________________________________________________

o Payment by check. Make checks payable to the SCBA.

o Payment by Credit Card below: o Visa o MasterCard o American Express o Discover

Card Number: ____________________________________ Expiration Date: ____________________ Security Code: ____________ Name on Card: ____________________________________________________________ Signature: ____ Date: Card Billing Zip Code: ____________

Payment Notes_____________________________________________

Insertion orders and ad materials are due by the production deadlines listed on page 2. Billing will occur upon receiving the insertion order.

Please ePlease ePlease e---mail invoice to: mail invoice to: mail invoice to: _____________________________________

*if different than above, please provide information for the billing contact.

ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE WWW.SCBANKERS.ORG WWW.SCBANKERS.ORG WWW.SCBANKERS.ORG ADVERTISINGADVERTISINGADVERTISING_____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______

o Home Page Space 1…………………………....……….………..$__________

o Home Page Space 2…………………...……….……….………..$__________

o Home Page Space 3………………………….…...…….………..$__________

o Internal Page Right………….………….…………...….…….....$__________

o Home Page Top Banner Ad………….…….…..…..….……..$__________

o Full Site Top Banner Ad…………...…….……………..….…..$__________

Website Ad Total……………………………………………...……..$__________

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TWO CENTS TWO CENTS TWO CENTS EEE---NEWSLETTER ADVERTISINGNEWSLETTER ADVERTISINGNEWSLETTER ADVERTISING________________ ________________ ________________

o Single Issue (@ $200 ea.)…………………………….…….………$________ o Three Issues (@ $450 )………………..……………….....……….$________

Two Cents Ad Total……………………………………………..………$________

PALMETTO BANKER PALMETTO BANKER PALMETTO BANKER ADVERTISINGADVERTISINGADVERTISING__________ _____ ____ ____ ____________ _____ ____ ____ ____________ _____ ____ ____ __

Publishing Ad (please include year as this IO can run into a new year)______ o Winter [1st Q] ___________________ o Spring [2nd Q] _______________ o Summer [3rd Q] _________________ o Fall [4th Q] __________________

Ad Size_____________________________________________________ o Full page o 3/4 page o 1/2 page o 1/2 page spread o 1/3 page o 1/4 page

Ad Colors___________________________________________________ o B&W only o B&W+1 o B&W+2 o B&W+3 o B&W+4

Cover Position Request (first-come, first-served/issue) _ o Inside Front o Inside Back o Back Cover

Palmetto Banker Ad Rate Per Insertion (calculated on pg. 2) ______

o Winter (1st Quarter)……...…………….…….…………….…...……$__________ o Spring (2nd Quarter)..…………………….…………………...…...…$__________ o Summer (3rd Quarter).……………………….……….…........…...$__________ o Fall (4th Quarter)…………………….……..….…...….…..….…...…$__________

Palmetto Banker Ad Total……………………………..…… $__________

Insertion Order Total………………$Insertion Order Total………………$Insertion Order Total………………$___________________________

MOBILE APP ADVERTISIMOBILE APP ADVERTISIMOBILE APP ADVERTISINGNGNG____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ o Mobile Splash/Welcome Screen Ad……..……..…...………$________ o Mobile Banner Ad (4 avail./app)…………….……...………...…….$________ App/Event: ____________________ ______________________

Mobile App Ad Total…………………………………………………$_________

Advertising Selection_________________

2017-18 SCBA Sponsorship and Advertising Request Form

Complete the Sponsorship and Exhibit Selection Form and Advertising Request Form Fax 803.779.0890

Anne Gillespie (agillespie@scbankers.org) - Senior Vice President, Conferences and Conventions Carolyn Laffitte (carolynlaffitte@scbankers.org) - Senior Vice President, SCBA Services, Young Bankers, Associate Members

Caroline Sheorn (csheorn@scbankers.org) - Director of Advertising & IT

P.O. Box 1483 Columbia, South Carolina 29202

Phone: 803.779.0850 www.scbankers.org

You will receive an invoice (if requested) for the sponsorship/exhibit amount and instructions for receiving your complimentary

registration and booth or tabletop display information.

Contact information (Please type or print:)

Contact Name __________________________________________

Title ___________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

City/State/Zip ___________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Email __________________________________________________

Information as you wish it published (Please type or print)

Company Name _________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

City/State/Zip ___________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________

Web Site _______________________________________________

Both the Sponsorship and Exhibit Selection Form and Advertising Request Form must be returned at the same time. Also,

sponsorships and exhibit space will not be confirmed until payment has been received. All based on first come first served

basis. No phone-in applications will be accepted.

Requests:

Total Sponsorship Requests: ________________________________

Total Advertising Requests: ________________________________

Total Payment Due: ______________________________________

Please Invoice Me Per Event

Please Invoice Me for the Total Amount in 2017

Please Invoice Me for the Total Amount in 2018

Payment Included

Payment Information:

Check enclosed, payable to South Carolina Bankers Association

Pay by credit card

MasterCard

Visa

American Express

Card Number: ___________________________________________

Expiration Date: _________________________________________

Card Holder Name: _______________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________

Discover

Date Submitted: ___________

Submission of this completed form to the South Carolina Bankers Association will constitute a binding sponsorship agreement.

Sponsorships must be paid by date of event(s).

Proudly serving South Carolina’s banking industry since 1901, the SCBA is the professional trade association organized to effectively represent the common interest and welfare of the banking industry in South Carolina and to promote the professional develop-ment of its members and their employees. The SCBA’s primary focus is to serve as a reliable and responsive source of information and education regarding areas of importance to the industry, and to be the key advocate in helping our member institutions by providing leadership in legislative, regulatory, educational and value-added services. Products and services offered by our Pre-ferred Vendors and Associate Members assist our member banks in most of their third-party arrangements.

Member Benefits Government Relations Our legislative and regulatory advocacy creates and maintains a business-friendly environment for banks and their customers. We engage in state, federal and grassroots lobbying to promote favorable legislation for our members. We work closely with the Amer-ican Bankers Association and with the Alliance of State Bankers Associations on federal issues and have frequent dialogue with our state’s Congressional delegation. Closer to home, we’re at the State House every day the General Assembly is in session, looking out for the best interests of our state’s banks and the industry. We regularly review regulatory proposals and analyze their poten-tial impact on the industry. A key component of our government relations effort is the SCBA’s federal and state political action committees. The strength of these two PACs gives us the ability to support candidates for office who support our industry. Every year there are new issues to advocate for and against, and with strong PACs our voice is greatly amplified.

Education The SCBA offers more than 20 educational events annually, including conferences, seminars, symposia, schools and conventions, to promote the professional development of members by focusing on the constantly changing issues facing the industry in a relevant, timely manner. In addition, the SCBA operates the South Carolina Bankers School, consistently rated as a top choice for certifica-tion in the Southeast, with nearly 3,000 alumni.

Community Bankers Division The Community Bankers Division represents community banks headquartered in South Carolina. Its mission is to recognize the unique needs of those community banks and work toward helping them grow and prosper. Because many of South Carolina’s com-munity banks consider the SCBA an essential arm of their training program, they play a key role in helping the SCBA develop its educational curriculum. By having broad-based participation from our community banks, the SCBA is able to bring in high-caliber speakers at a very cost-efficient manner for participants. In addition, the Division provides valuable input on our Preferred Vendor program and the products and services that community banks need to operate in a more efficient and profitable manner.

Young Bankers Division The Young Bankers Division provides leadership training and community outreach. The Division focuses on professional develop-ment, encourages networking with other professional groups and is the driving force for financial literacy outreach in the state. The Division raises money and awards college scholarships to the children of member-bank employees. The Division also helps pro-mote the industry as an exciting career to rising college juniors and seniors and engages in recruiting bright talent for banks across the state.

Media Outreach We frequently speak for the industry to help promote banking through various media outlets and community forums. We are the recognized voice on industry topics, speaking on subjects related to financial services while leaving bank-specific issues to our members. We respond to media inquiries while advocating for favorable coverage on topics of importance to the banking industry. Membership Our membership includes bank members that do business in South Carolina and Associate Members that support our banks with valuable goods and services. One of the most important initiatives of the SCBA is to facilitate peer-to-peer interaction between member banks and business-to-business interaction between banks and Associate Members. An intangible benefit of membership in the SCBA is the lifelong relationships developed through attending and participating in many of our events.

SCBA Online Portal

First time logging in and you know we have your correct e-mail address be-cause you receive e-mails from us?

Visit www.scbankers.org Under ‘About,’ Click on “MY SCBA” Login: type your e-mail address here. Password: “Password1” (without the quotes) You will then be prompted to personalize this.

Logged in before but have forgotten your password?

On the above mentioned page, Click “Forgot your Password?”

If you do not receive the e-mail promised after clicking the above link, your e-mail address is probably inac-curate in our database. You should then call the SCBA.

New to SCBA but would like to login? (for both members & non-members)

On the above mentioned page, Click “New Visitor Registration” and follow directions. If your company name shows, select it as your organization, regardless of the address/location.

To View Bank Directory

On the above mentioned page, Click “Bank Member List” at the bottom of the screen. (you must be logged in and have member benefits.

To View Associate Directory

On the above mentioned page, Click “Associate Membership Directory” at the bottom of the screen OR on scbankers.org home site pages, visit the menu bar, ABOUT > Directory.

View/Print An Invoice or Receipt

All invoices and receipts are done electronically, so the customer needs to follow the below instruc-tions to obtain an order, invoice or receipt from our website.

Invoices & Receipts: Access, pay or print records of all transactions on our website. If you would like to print a copy of your order, invoice or receipt, please visit our website – www.scbankers.org > [LOGIN] > MY INFORMATION > MY TRANSACTIONS and then click on the appropriate item to display your order, invoice or receipt.