Event Profile

Today’s evolving M&A environment commands the attention of all community banks, not just those looking to buy or sell, but also those trying to remain independent. This session provides practical steps to build stakeholder value and better position your organization to remain independent, even as others pursue deals. Staying the course may not be enough. It may be time to rethink your strategy.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how today’s M&A environment affects community banks, including those seeking to remain independent.
• Identify practical actions organizations can take to create and protect stakeholder value while positioning for independence.
• Evaluate when and why a change in strategic direction may be necessary to support long‑term independence.

Duration: 60-minutes

Presented live and recorded on 6/25/26.