Join us September 16-19, 2025 at the Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane
It's all at CBW's 2025 Convention & Trade Show, for community bank leaders, product and service providers and those looking to gain the latest insights from subject matter experts in a number of informative sessions:
Peer-to-peer networking in-person
Educational sessions from leading presenters and subject experts in finance, banking, IT security and more
Trade Show featuring companies showcasing services and products for those in community banking
The opportunity to make new connections and develop new relationships away from the office in a relaxed setting
Do your own shopping and donate it to CBW's auction! Items with value beyond the price, such as tickets, trips, and experiences sell especially well.
FREE
Auction Donation CBW Shops for me!
Type in your donation amount and CBW will shop for you and give you all the credit. Registration Ended 9/18/25 at 4:00 PM PDT
$1,000.00Suggested Donation
CBW PAC Contribution
CBW's political Action Committee (PAC) works within Washington to promote public policy favorable to the community banking industry and Washington's business economy in general. The CBW Board of Directors determines how PAC funds are spent. CBW members and bankers contribute to the PAC to keep the voice of Washington's community bankers strong.
$1,000.00Suggested Donation
Agenda
September 16
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Pre-Convention Kick Off - Dry Fly Tasting ExperiencePre-convention kick off at Dry Fly Distilling. Guided tasting of 3 flagship Dry Fly spirits, distillery tour, & appetizers. RSVP required. 1021 W Riverside Drive, Spokane. 4 minute walk from hotel
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Dinner on your own
September 17
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Golf Tournament at The Creek at Qualchan Golf CourseGolfers of all levels welcome. We play best ball so everyone can play. Check in at 8:30 am for tee times beginning at 9:00 am. Range balls included. Includes breakfast & lunch.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Trade Show and Reception
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Dinner and Sandy Hackett ComedySandy Hackett was inspired by his legendary father, Buddy Hackett, and is a Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, and Speaker. He produces and stars in the critically acclaimed, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack,” currently in its 16th season. He created and hosted “Sandy Hackett’s Talent Showcase,” featuring performances by Howie Mandel, Andrew “Dice” Clay, Drew Carey, and many others.
September 18
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM
Welcome
8:05 AM - 8:55 AM
Independence, Directors & Shareholders - Everything You Need To Know - Philip Smith, Gerrish Smith Tuck The fight for independence starts with a well-structured Board of Directors that understands their fiduciary obligations and meet shareholder needs. Get key takeaways on practical steps to improve board function and governance, shareholder liquidity, and the steps and tools needed to fight for your independence. Philip K. Smith
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Regulatory Panel - DFI, FDIC, & FRB SFRegulatory panel featuring Robert Moore of FRB SF, Christopher Rook of FDIC, and the Matt Harvey, Director of Banks for DFI. Moderated by Philip Smith, Gerrish Smith Tuck
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grass Tops Advocacy - Building Strategic RelationshipsExplore the power of grass tops advocacy as a necessary strategy for all banks. Get practical steps for fostering these relationships & leveraging the effectively for influence public policy that affects your bank. Panel discussion Moderator - Aaron Stetter, ICBA Brad Tower, Tower Ltd.; Josh Deck, OlyFed; Michael Gordon, Kitsap Bank
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Breakout 1 - The Future of Security - Daniel Carver, Cook Solutions GroupHow does AI, analytics, and managed services integrate with the branch, ATMs, ITMs, & TCRs. Session includes a discussion on suspicious activity notification, fraud detection engine, and a layered defense.
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Breakout 2 - Growing the Bank with Public Sector Financing Strategy - Lance Holman, Holman CapitalExpand your bank's balance sheet and deepen public sector relationships by building a Public Sector Loan business. Financing equipment, facilities, infrastructure, and energy assets strengthens local communities, and enhances credit quality, improves portfolio diversification, and drives deposit growth. Explore the power of a Master Financing Agreement, a flexible tool that simplifies loan funding, generating repeat business, and increasing enterprise value.
It’s Not Cyber, It's Social – Mike Burke, ShazamLearn to identify & define social engineering, whether it's client social or staff social. We’ll provide current statistics and examples to keep you in the know on social engineering red flags. Mike Burke - SHAZAM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Trade Show and Reception
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Dinner and Speaker - Jason RantzJason Rantz is Seattle's fresh, contemporary conservative voice. Young and urban, passionate and bold, Rantz is outnumbered by the Progressive chorus, yet refuses to ignore the conservative principles at the core of America's greatness. Prolific on-air and online, Rantz knows he's outnumbered in Seattle, but he's never shy to be outspoken about it. He is a frequent Fox News guest, and author of What's Killing America. Jason Rantz
September 19
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
CBW Annual meeting
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM
Washington's New Taxes: Because Your Balance Sheet Needs More Drama, Vinh Tran
9:30 AM - 10:25 AM
Consumer Liquidity - Tim Barrett, Velocity Solutions/CSIBankers strive to balance the 3 pillars of a complete consumer liquidity program: Service, Revenue, & Compliance. Winning requires fair, affordable, and convenient options for short-term liquidity, including a fair overdraft program and responsible short-term loans. We will cover innovative, successful overdraft strategies that offer top-tier, customized liquidity service to your clients—and are defensible to your examiners.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Challenges Ahead in Payments - Jacob Eisen, ICBA PaymentsICBA Payments CEO Jacob Eisen discusses the challenges ahead in the payments landscape, how to address those challenges, and how it will benefit community banks. Jacob Eisen
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