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Abrigo is a leading technology provider of compliance, credit risk, lending, and asset/liability management solutions that community financial institutions use to manage risk and drive growth. By using Abrigo’s automated PPP loan origination system, with E-Tran integration, banks can quickly and efficiently serve their communities during a time of need. Abrigo’s automated PPP loan forgiveness workflow provides banks with software to manage the full lifecycle of the PPP loan, so banks can spend less time dealing with manual processes and more time helping their small business borrowers. With two-day or less implementation of our PPP solution, Abrigo has helped 275+ financial institutions fund over $13 billion of PPP loans.

BAFS (Business Alliance Financial Services) is a privately-owned company that provides financial institutions with the best of commercial lending software and services – an industry-first combination. Whether you need to utilize our proprietary lending software, our full-service, on-call commercial lending expertise, or something in between, BAFS will meet you where you are to grow your business and make your institution a leader in the commercial lending space. We provide packages, suite services, and stand-alone services so that we can be of service at whatever scale you need. Providing top-quality service to our clients and their communities is at the core of everything we do, and that’s why our team at BAFS is our greatest asset.

Banc Card is an all-in-one business solution for community banks working with more than 700 community banks in 26 states. We offer local face-to-face service to their bank partners and customers when it comes to an all-in-one fintech and payment processing solution.

Banzai is an education platform with a focus on financial literacy. We serve communities by providing unparalleled financial literacy education to schools, and we serve our partners by providing access to invaluable marketing insights and meaningful CRA opportunities.

BOK Financial Securities, a registered broker/dealer in all 50 states and the full-service brokerage subsidiary of BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: BOKF), consists of two separate divisions: BOK Financial Advisors and BOK Financial Securities.

Cennox specializes in centrally managed solutions for our clients. Directly employed field technicians provide national coverage with local knowledge for all major EOM banking equipment. We deliver FLM/SLM & remote monitoring services, as well as branch transformation & new branch projects and security solutions. Cennox banking solutions include, but not limited to: Self-Service, Conventional, & Back-Office Equipment Refurbishing, Purchasing, Rigging, Installation, FLM/SLM – Remote Resolve/Repair – Preventative Maintenance Servicing, Crypto Currency, Smart Safe, Security, Compliance Surveys, Equipment Cleaning, Signage, Banking Supplies, & more.

CorServ provides payment card issuing programs for credit, virtual, debit and prepaid cards enabling Banks and Fintechs to deliver and embed payment card capabilities for their commercial, business, and consumer customers. CorServ's secure hosted programs combine our credit, compliance, servicing, and marketing expertise with our modern online solution and open APIs. Our Bank and Fintech clients benefit from Interchange, loan interest, and fees from the payment cards. For more information, please visit http://www.corservsolutions.co....

DBE, a family-owned company rooted in exceptional service, has been bringing transforming solutions to the market since 1968. DBE supports our clients through differentiating products and services to improve their position in the market. From thoughtful solution consultation, to implementation, service and ongoing support, everything DBE does is designed to drive the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients.

Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a world leader in enabling connected commerce for millions of consumers each day across the financial and retail industries. Its software-defined solutions bridge the physical and digital worlds of cash and consumer transactions conveniently, securely and efficiently. As an innovation partner for nearly all of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and a majority of the top 25 global retailers, Diebold Nixdorf delivers unparalleled services and technology that are essential to evolve in an ‘always on’ and changing consumer landscape.

Empyrean's software allows financial institutions to take control of their balance sheet management, scenario planning, and risk/performance analysis in a single integrated software platform. The company offers a host of modules, including asset and liability management, liquidity stress testing, deposit analytics, budgeting, and profitability. Empyrean works with over 600 financial institutions ranging from under $100 million to over $200 billion in assets.

The mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is to partner with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment in the Bank, and support for community investment activities. We are one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932 to promote homeownership. Our members include banks, thrifts, credit unions, insurance companies, and community development financial institutions throughout our district.

FirsTech Inc. has been a multi-faceted payment solutions and technology firm since 1984. FirsTech’s Financial Institution Technology Solutions include Electronic Payments, Mobile Solutions, Telephone Payments, In-Person Payments, Remittance Processing, Merchant Services, and many more. FirsTech is a leading technology partner that assists clients in achieving their business objectives.

Genesys Technology Group was founded in 2007 as an advocate for the community bank and took the guesswork out of core contract negotiations. Genesys offers fully managed renewal negotiations and core vendor services. Genesys also specializes in the evaluation of mission-critical fintech and third-party systems. Furthermore, Genesys provides ongoing support such as invoice audit services, conversion management, new product installation, and project management.

Haberfeld works with banks in Illinois and nationwide to significantly grow primary banking relationships, resulting in additional low-cost deposits, recurring non-interest income, and loan volume. Partners add 2x more checking openings through a complete strategy that aligns frontline execution with data-driven marketing. Clients gain more ROA/ROE compared to peers, have lower cost of funds, and better manage margin compression.

Since 1994, ICI Consulting has been a leading bank advisor nationwide. ICI is a consulting firm that supports financial institutions by providing core processing assessments, contract negotiation, gap analyses, vendor evaluations, and conversion services. ICI Consulting is well known for saving clients time and money during core processing & ancillary systems evaluations and negotiations with the providers of these business-critical solutions.

Jack Henry™ is a well-rounded financial technology company that strengthens the connections between people and their financial institutions through technology and services that reduce the barriers to financial health – with the purpose of empowering people and communities to gain the financial freedom to move forward. Visit www.jackhenrybanking.com.

MeridianLink empowers financial institutions to develop lifelong financial management relationships to support a consumer’s entire financial journey. Our platform of innovative products spans the entire digital lending journey from deposit account opening, consumer and mortgage loan origination, credit reporting, data access and verification, business consulting, analytics, collections, and scoring. Each product and service is sold separately, but you can connect our time-tested and trusted products into one powerful platform to turn lending automation, cross-selling, and loan optimization into transformational experiences for staff and consumers. Our seamless integrations eliminate the need to seek out disparate financial offerings and eliminates silos, while increasing efficiencies and improving the overall buyer and loan officer experience.

NCR Voyix Digital Banking offers an intuitive digital banking user experience to over 600 community FIs.Customers appreciate our modern intuitive design giving our apps an average of 4.8 stars. The bank can serve consumer & business segments on one digital platform managed from one back-office administrative tool. Our core-agnostic cloud-based architecture allows the bank to integrate seamlessly to over 180+ pre-integrated fintechs and solutions.

Northland Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, Registered with SEC/MSRB, is a full-service B/D, offering investment and financial services for financial institutions, government entities, non-profit organizations, and individual investors. Northland is a leading underwriter of tax-exempt bonds and bank-qualified securities in the Midwest.

OnBoard streamlines governance with a secure board portal that features user-friendly design, intuitive meeting creation tools, insightful analytics, and real-time collaboration.

We've worked with thousands of banks and credit unions who have struggled with competition, change, and the need to grow. Plansmith has helped more than 1,300 financial institutions improve decision-making with integrated software for strategic planning, market analytics, budgeting and risk analysis coupled with expert advisory services. Schedule your discovery call today!

QSI provides turnkey delivery of NCR ATM and ITM solutions and is NCR’s largest financial partner in the U.S. We offer remote access services for patch management, anti-virus, and more. Titan Armored offers branch cash and ATM/ITM cash replenishment, among other services. QSI is a full-service bank equipment company (video, alarm, drive-up, safes). No long-term service contracts. Outsourcing available.

QwickRate® has spent three decades providing community banks with innovative and affordable solutions that help make bankers’ lives easier, their work faster, and their business more successful. The QwickRate CD Marketplace for non-brokered funding and investing enables fast connections to over 3,000 institutions so banks can proactively manage liquidity needs. IntelliCredit™ provides Smart Loan Review™ services uniquely combining deep credit expertise and an online, real-time portal for substantial time savings. Plus, a Portfolio Analyzer solution helps banks identify emerging hotspots and detect risk earlier. QwickAnalytics®delivers compelling online research on all banks, performance analytics, and regulatory compliance tools, including CECLSolver™. Contact ricki.dagosta@qwickrate.com for a demo or more information.

Rivel's CXLign Banking Benchmarks (customer service measurement and alignment) helps banks by providing a clear, objective view of what customers and prospects think. Since customer loyalty is a bank's primary asset, it must be measured to improve it. We help banks pinpoint strengths and challenges based on the views of their customers and prospects. We put ratings in context, showing exactly how your scores compare to competitors within your local trade area.

With margin pressures, increased regulatory focus, and evolving customer preferences, it is crucial that you have access to the data and tools your bank needs to perform. At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we provide essential intelligence to help you navigate the challenges of today’s banking industry.

Shield Compliance sets the standard for compliance excellence in cannabis banking. The Shield compliance BSA/AML compliance management software solution sits behind the financial institution to simplify compliance, automate processes across multiple data sources, create efficiencies, unlock new revenue, and scale operations. With Shield, banks can take advantage of the opportunity to grow their portfolios, gain an early mover advantage on new relationships, and benefit from low-cost deposits, earning assets, and non-interest income that come from licensed cannabis businesses – all while protecting themselves from the risks associated with serving this industry.

SRM (Strategic Resource Management) has helped 1,000+ financial institutions add more than $5 billion of value to their bottom line in areas such as payments, digital transformation, core processing, digital assets, and overall operating efficiency. SRM has lowered costs, created revenue opportunities, increased productivity, and provided a competitive edge for clients in an environment of constant and accelerating change. Visit www.srmcorp.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for timely and relevant insights.

At the Omnia Group, we recognize that a financial institution’s workforce is its most valuable asset. With 39 years of expertise in personality analysis, we empower companies to maximize their teams’ potential. Through our simple assessments, customized reports, and personalized coaching, we equip leaders with the tools they need to foster continuous growth, development, and inspiration among their employees. Our comprehensive approach extends beyond the initial hiring process, offering ongoing support and valuable insights at every stage of the employee lifecycle. Recognizing the unique culture and objectives of each financial institution, we understand that productive and motivated talent is instrumental in achieving business goals. As a trusted and accessible partner, we are dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their workforce and drive success in the dynamic financial services sector.

The Redmond Company, your premier design/build partner, has completed 800+ financial institution projects. Experts in Prescriptive Consumer Analytics, Market Analysis, Trade Area Analysis, Branch Deployment Studies, Site Identification and Acquisition, Brand Integration, Architecture and Construction. Redmond uses advanced analytics to identify your optimal market, trade area, area of influence and site, using “The Science of Where” and Prescriptive Consumer Analytics. Ultimately, increasing the potential profitability and ROI of your facility by selecting the best and most profitable location. Let our award-winning team help you increase the potential profitability of your facilities, improve employee productivity and enhance consumer experiences.

Travelers Knows Financial Institutions and has dedicated policies which offer flexible insurance options. Our coverage options include D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Cyber, Professional Liability, Financial Institution Bonds, ID Fraud Expense Reimbursement and a full portfolio of Property/Casualty coverages!

Upgrade partners with banks for access to prime consumer assets as a complement to internal banking strategies and goals, including the management of liquidity, balance sheet diversification, or NIM pressure. Through a digital, online channel, Upgrade provides banks balance sheet and asset liability management solutions. In addition, Upgrade sweeps brokered deposits from high yield savings accounts based on the fed funds effective rate to help fund organic growth or other asset generation strategies for banks in need of liquidity but who may be unable to make other deposit sources work for return targets.

Founded in 1930, Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA is a nationally-recognized, full-service creditors’ rights law firm. We represent nearly every type of creditor, including some of the largest financial institutions in the U.S., in bankruptcy, consumer and commercial collections, litigation, and real estate default matters, with the strictest adherence to compliance and security standards and with a premium on reputation management. To learn more, please visit weltman.com.

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