2022 MIB Convention & Tradeshow 2022

The MIB Association
Diamond Level Sponsors

The MIB Association
JOIN US FOR MIB’S 55th Annual State Convention!
55 years of serving Montana’s community banks and still going strong! Founded in 1967, MIB is the only association in Montana dedicated exclusively to serving Montana community banks and the only association affiliated with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). MIB’s 55th Anniversary Annual Convention & Tradeshow will be held July 27-29, 2022 at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake Whitefish, Montana.
This year, we have the great privilege to be joined once again by great speakers including Melanie Hall, Patrick Barkey, and more.
Steve Beck, inspirational speaker will join us for “How to Have a Great Day Every day!”
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SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
12:00–5:30 Registration
1:00–4:00 MIB Board Meeting
5:00–6:30 Welcome Cocktail Reception
6:30–9:00 Dinner on your own*
*This gives associate members the opportunity to dine with their favorite bankers.
MIB recommends making early reservations as Whitefish is a resort town.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
7:15–9:30 Registration, Foyer
7:30–8:15 Breakfast
9:00–5:00 Exhibitor Setup
8:30–9:30 SEMINAR: Patrick Barkey
9:40–10:40 2022 Membership Meeting
Afternoon Activities:
Boxed lunches served
11:00–5:30 Annual MIB Golf Tournament
11:00–5:00 River Raft Trip
4:00–5:30 Registration — Foyer
6:00-7:30 Vendors on Exhibit
Vendors’ Night cocktail Reception & Awards
PAC Auction
7:30-9:00 Dinner 55th Anniversary Celebration
Guest speakers: ICBA Chair Brad Bolton
Retired Col. Scott Wheeler, “Battle of the Bulge”
Friday, JULY 29, 2022
7:15–8:15 Registration
7:15-8:15 Vendor Breakfast with guest speaker Melanie Hall
8:30–11:30 Exhibitor Take Down
8:45–9:45 SEMINAR: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
The Next Challenge for Community Banks By Jeff Thompson, CRCM
9:50–10:40 SEMINAR: Preparing for the Worst Ben Hayden, Tenax Solutions
10:45–11:45 SEMINAR: Lucrative SBA/USDA Lending – A Great Strategy For Your Institution
By Arne Monson, Holtmeyer & Monson
12:00–1:00 Lunch
12:10-1:00 Seminar during lunch: Dr. Anthony Crawford CryptoCurrency
1:10–1:55 Final Guest speaker: Steve Beck “How to have a great day every day”
Closing of the 2022 Convention by the new MIB President
DRAWING FOR 1 FREE Registration for MIB’s 2023 Convention and Trade Show in Big Sky
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN-MUST BE A MIB BANK MEMBER to be eligible
See you in Big Sky, 2023
The MIB convention is frequently mentioned by our vendors and bankers as their favorite event of the year. This is due to our convention’s warm, informal, and stimulating atmosphere. Our convention attendees savor excellent food and mingle with their banking friends during the various convention social activities. These activities include the Wednesday Welcome Reception, the Vendor’s Night Reception and Awards Night (with loads of prizes), MIB PAC Silent Auction. Relationship building is a high priority at Montana’s only community banking convention.
These are just a few reasons to attend this annual event. You come for the fun, but you leave armed with valuable information, strengthened relationships, and a game plan for business success.
Come Celebrate the past, present, and future of Montana community banking with us!
Hotel Reservations
THE FIREBRAND HOTEL
Adventurers, foodies, art explorers, golfers, skiers, paddlers… no matter your interest or passion the town and landscapes around Whitefish are the setting on which your next great story can be written. Make The Firebrand Hotel your home base and take full advantage of all the area has to offer!
Over 600 miles of trails lead to Glacier National Park’s alpine lakes and rugged peaks. Take in the spectacular vistas with a red bus tour or embark on a boat cruise on Lake McDonald, St. Mary’s or Two Medicine Lake.
Explore Whitefish Lake with evening cruise on The Lodge at Whitefish Lake’s 31’ classic cruiser, “Lady of the Lake,” rent a ski boat or personal watercraft, or explore the frozen expanse on snowshoes in winter.
Local events including a weekly farmer’s market, art fairs, professional theater productions, microbrew festivals, and race events are only some of the reasons that Whitefish is always alive and active.
Individual Reservations:
Please have guests call 406.863.4055 or toll free 844.863-1900 for their individual room reservations on or before Friday, May 27, 2022. Guests must identify themselves as being with the Montana Independent Bankers 2022 Annual Conference in order to receive the group rate.
The first night’s room and tax will be collected at time of booking to guarantee the reservation. 14 days prior to arrival the remaining balance due on the entire stay will be deducted from the credit card on file. If the reservation is made within 14 days of guest arrival the entire balance due will be collected and reservation will be considered non-cancellable.
On-Line Reservations:
Guests may book from the group room block online by utilizing the groups login at http://firebrandhotel.com/groupslogin/
Group ID is: MIB2022
Group PASSWORD is: FIREBRAND
Please note bookings outside of the contracted dates or for room types not available in the group block will require calling to reserve. Please have guests call 406-863-4055 or toll-free 844-863-1900 to speak with a reservations agent.
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
- For Main Lodge, Viking Lodge & Lakefront Condominiums, one night’s room and tax will b.e collected at time of booking to guarantee the reservation. Fourteen (14) days prior to arrival the remaining balance due on the entire stay will be deducted from the credit card on file. If the reservation is made within fourteen (14) days of guest arrival the entire balance due will be collected and reservation will be considered non-refundable and non-transferrable.
On-Line Reservations:
Guests may book online by visiting our website at https://lodgeatwhitefishlake.com/groupslogin, and enter the following details:
Group ID is: MIB2022
Group PASSWORD is: LODGE
Please note bookings outside of the contracted dates or for room types not available in the group block will require calling to reserve.
Any rooms not reserved 30 days prior to arrival date will be returned to general inventory. Any reservations after this period will be on a space available basis.
The Place for Events
Individual Reservations: Please have guests call 877-887-4026 for their individual room reservations on or before Monday, June 27, 2022. Guests must identify themselves as being with the Montana Independent Bankers 2022 Annual Conference in order to receive the group rate.
For Main Lodge, Viking Lodge & Lakefront Condominiums, one night’s room and tax will be collected at time of booking to guarantee the reservation. Fourteen (14) days prior to arrival the remaining balance due on the entire stay will be deducted from the credit card on file. If the reservation is made within fourteen (14) days of guest arrival the entire balance due will be collected and reservation will be considered non-refundable and non-transferrable.
On-Line Reservations:
Guests may book online by visiting our website at https://lodgeatwhitefishlake.com/groupslogin, and enter the following details:
Group ID is: MIB2022
Group PASSWORD is: LODGE
Registration
View and download the 2022 MIB Convention Brochure here! To register, select the appropriate or preferred option below:
- Current MIB Member Banks:
- Current MIB Associate Member Companies (including exhibitors):
- Non-MIB Member Banks and Companies:
Exhibitor Information
- Coming Soon
MIB-PAC Silent Auction
- Help support community banking in Montana by donating an item to the MIB-PAC Silent Auction! This fun event is always a highlight at our convention, and it is the sole means of raising funds for MIB’s political action committee. We use this money to support state candidates from both parties who are friendly to community banking, ensuring positive legislation for Montana’s banks. What Can I Donate? Auction items can be anything! Popular donations include hunting/fishing/outdoor gear, travel/vacation packages, jewelry and accessories, gourmet wine and food packages, electronics, Made-in-Montana goods, and any unique items from your area!
- NOTE: Montana law prohibits corporate donations to PACs. All contributions, including donated items, must be purchased with PERSONAL FUNDS. How Do I Donate? Simply complete this form and return it to Jim Brown at MIB. Be sure to indicate whether you intend to mail the item to MIB’s office or hand-deliver it to the convention registration booth at Hilton Garden Inn — Missoula. Donated items can be mailed/delivered to MIB at 1812 11th Ave, Helena, MT 59601 before July 21st, or dropped off at the registration desk at the MIB Convention & Trade Show. Don’t know what to donate but still want to contribute? You can also send a personal check to be used to defray the cost of the auction. Montana’s community banks thank you for your support!
