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Oklahoma banks aiding federal employees during ongoing partial shutdown of federal government

Oklahoma banks have risen to the occasion in helping their customers, who are federal employees, during the current partial shutdown of the federal government. Banks across the state are either integrating a standard policy to aid customers who are federal employees with incomes directly impacted by the shutdown, or are helping on a case-by-case basis with those individuals. These efforts …

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Registration open for OBA 2019 Community Bankers Leadership and Senior Management Conference

The Oklahoma Bankers Association 2019 Community Bankers Leadership & Senior Management Conference is scheduled for April 7-9 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona. This year’s conference features an exciting lineup of speakers, including the ABA’s Jim Chessen, GSB-Colorado’s Tim Koch, BankOnIT’s Sara Nielson, PCBB’s Doug Hensley, The Baker Group’s Dale Sheller, Equias Alliance’s Trey Deupree, …

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2019 OBA Intern Program looking for participating banks

All OBA banks should be aware of is the OBA Intern Program. The Intern Program will again be active in 2019 and we’re looking for participating banks! For more information on this IMPORTANT program – important not only to aspiring students, but also to participating banks – Click here for more information or contact the OBA education department at (405) 424-5252!

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Latest round of 20 Questions! webcasts posted!

Our next round of individuals answering 20 random questions, ranging from informational, to entertaining to downright bizarre, is ready for your viewership! Three new interviews are now posted for everyone’s enjoyment. These interviews – with Curtis Davidson, of First National Bank in Ardmore; Jessica Walker, of Security State Bank in Hammon; and Maureen Carollo, with Great Plains Bank in Oklahoma …

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Tulsa banker tabbed for state cabinet post

Gov.-elect Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Tulsa banker Sean Kouplen as the next secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development. Kouplen will serve in an unpaid capacity in the position. Kouplen will also continue his role as chairman and CEO of Regent Bank in Tulsa. Under Kouplen’s leadership, the bank has grown in size from $72 million to almost $600 …

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OBA raising money for governor’s Inaugural Ball

Bankers have a chance to go together (or contribute directly) to our collective effort to raise at least $10,000 to show industry support for our new governor. This amount will help us sponsor a table at the Inaugural Ball to be held on January 14, 2019. Each contributing bank – as well as every bank that sponsors its own table …

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Oklahoma Economist publication: positive outlook for state in 2019

The Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve of Kansas City has released its latest issue of the quarterly publication the Oklahoma Economist. Oklahoma’s economy continued to expand in 2018 with employment increasing solidly and the unemployment rate below the national average with wages rising, according to Chad Wilkerson, branch executive, vice president and economist at the Oklahoma City Branch …

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Nondeductible portion of OBA dues calculated

The nondeductible portion of OBA dues have been calculated for our members, for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2018. The nondeductible portion is 17.78 percent. If you have any questions, please contact Lea Ann Jackson at the OBA.

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We’d like to thank our 2018 Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame Sponsors

We’d like to take an opportunity to recognize the sponsors from the 2018 Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Ruby Sponsor BancFirst   Sapphire Sponsor First National Bank & Trust Co., Shawnee   Sapphire Sponsor The University of Oklahoma Foundation   Emerald Sponsor Sonic   Emerald Sponsor FHLBank Topeka

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Three bankers make up inaugural class for Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame

The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inducted its first-ever class today at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Shawnee banker Larry Briggs, Altus banker Ken Fergeson and Oklahoma City banker Gene Rainbolt made up the inaugural group. The ceremony was hosted by the Oklahoma Bankers Association’s immediate past chairman, Guy Sims, who is also president/CEO/chairman of Shamrock Bank in …

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