Principles of Banking Course Start Date: January 6, 2026 Duration: Eight-week session, every Tuesday from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET Format: Virtual Hosted By: Vermont Bankers Association & New Hampshire Bankers Association Description: The Principles of Banking course, offered in partnership with the American Bankers Association, has been a trusted resource for more than 40 years as a comprehensive introduction to the banking industry. The course provides an overall understanding of the financial services industry, with a textbook that is both thorough and easily digestible. This is an ideal course for those seeking a foundational knowledge of banking. Registration Deadline: Friday, December 19, 2025 Registration Link
Understanding Bank Performance Start Date: January 8, 2026
Dates: January 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Format: Virtual
Hosted By: Vermont Bankers Association & Washington Bankers Association
Description:
This program is designed for bankers who want to learn how to assess and analyze a bank’s financial performance using real financial data. Participants will work with financial statements from both a sample financial institution and their own bank, learning to interpret balance sheets and income statements, as well as apply key performance metrics.
Later sessions will delve into how performance can be affected by funding strategies and risk management. By the end of the course, participants will be able to evaluate a bank's financial health and recommend improvements. The final session will provide an opportunity to analyze new data, rate a bank’s performance, and propose strategic adjustments.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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New England Women & Allies Peer Group – Bold Moves: Career Pivots, Promotions, and Speaking Up Date: January 21, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM ET Format: Virtual Description: The Bold Moves session brings together two dynamic women leaders to discuss what it takes to be bold in the workplace—whether it’s advocating for yourself, asking for more, or trusting your instincts. With personal stories and practical advice, this session aims to inspire participants to reflect on their own ambitions and make bold career moves. The event is co-hosted by state banking associations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Registration Form