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Join us at the Missouri Bankers Association as we invite guests from across the banking industry to engage in informative and thought provoking conversations. We'll discuss a wide variety of critical topics, including legislative priorities, regulatory updates, major technology trends, attracting and retaining talent, and much more.

Our Two Cents with MBA Missouri Bankers Association

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Join us at the Missouri Bankers Association as we invite guests from across the banking industry to engage in informative and thought provoking conversations. We'll discuss a wide variety of critical topics, including legislative priorities, regulatory updates, major technology trends, attracting and retaining talent, and much more.

    MBA Wraps Up Successful 2023 State Legislative Session

    MBA Wraps Up Successful 2023 State Legislative Session

    Welcome to Our Two Cents with MBA. I’m Lori Bruce, communications director for the Missouri Bankers Association.
    In this episode, we discuss the 2023 state legislative session with MBA’s government relations team —  Senior Vice President David Kent and Vice President Emily Lewis. David and Emily highlight MBA-priority bills that were passed by the Missouri General Assembly and the vital role that MBA-member banks played during this legislative session. 
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    • 18 min
    A Conversation with Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer

    A Conversation with Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer

    Joining us for this episode of Our Two Cents with MBA is Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, who represents Missouri's third congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Luetkemeyer joins MBA President Jackson Hataway to discuss the current banking system and environment, FDIC insurance reform, the debt ceiling, CFPB reform, SBA lending and his work on the House Financial Services Committee.
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    • 36 min
    NextGen Reflects Diverse Range, Experience of Bankers

    NextGen Reflects Diverse Range, Experience of Bankers

    In this Our Two Cents with MBA podcast episode, MBA Vice President Emily Lewis speaks with Casey Crowell, senior vice president for The Bank of Missouri in Cape Girardeau, about MBA’s Next Generation in Banking. NextGen is the new name for the former Young Bankers Leadership Division. As chair of NextGen, Casey shares the rebranding behind NextGen, the benefits of the program and how this new name reflects the diverse range and experience of Missouri bankers. 
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    • 7 min
    Hitting the Right Mark on Recruitment & Retention

    Hitting the Right Mark on Recruitment & Retention

    What must an employer do to attract great prospective candidates while simultaneously ensuring current employees are enjoying their work environment? It’s a question that weighs heavily on the minds of employers across all industries. 

    In this episode of Our Two Cents with MBA, Karen Shannon, vice president with Ollis/Akers/Arney in Springfield, Missouri, joins us to share her insights on how banks can stand out in today’s job market and how to keep current employees motivated and engaged. She also shares how LinkedIn plays a key role in both recruitment and employee engagement.


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    • 34 min
    Banking on the Future: A Conversation with MU School of Business

    Banking on the Future: A Conversation with MU School of Business

    As the banking world changes, it brings an array of job opportunities for individuals. For college students, an internship with a bank allows them to explore the career possibilities that banking offers. In this episode, Lindsey Hing with the Mizzou Business Career Services and Cody Miller, internship coordinator for MU’s Trulaske College of Business, join MBA Vice President Rachael Preston to discuss the business school’s internship program, networking with MU students and the benefits that banks and students gain from these experiences.
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    • 15 min
    A Winning Partnership: A Conversation with Focus Bank and Haberfeld

    A Winning Partnership: A Conversation with Focus Bank and Haberfeld

    In this episode, we explore the partnership between Focus Bank and MBA associate member Haberfeld that has led to a culture of engagement to provide the best and highest level of customer service. Anna Ferrell, marketing director for Focus Bank, and Shawn Wagoner, senior vice president of client services for Haberfeld, share how using programs developed by Haberfeld aided the bank in educating employees about products and services available to customers. These lessons and ongoing engagement have enhanced customer relationships and the “will to win.”
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    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

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6 Ratings

childs_ac ,

Great listen for MO bankers!

It’s nice to listen to a targeted podcast that focuses on local banking issues. The MBA team is always educated and aware of issues that affect Missouri bankers. I look forward to future episodes!

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