| Bluegrass Bankers Association was established in 2001, with the unique mission to exclusively represent the interests and welfare of the Community Banks located throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. A primary effort of the Association is to ensure proper representation of our member banks before the legislature at the State Capitol. BBA retains a full-time lobbyist for this purpose. Our lobbyist has participated extensively in the legislative sessions and will continue to do so in the future. Bluegrass Bankers Association also sponsors numerous informal events and gatherings that allow members the opportunity to exchange ideas and views on issues and problems they may have in common. In addition, BBA is continually seeking and assessing quality vendors and consultants who are capable of enhancing our members operations at acceptable costs. We welcome these vendors as Associated Members or, in exceptional cases, Endorsed Participants. BBA is the Independent Community Bankers of America affiliate in Kentucky and we support a number of their services and projects. |
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Association is to represent and protect the Kentucky community banking industry through legislative efforts at the State level, through national coordination with the Independent Community Bankers of America in Washington, D.C., and through espousing its members’ views concerning issues and factual situations that may have an impact upon community banks in Kentucky.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Should I Join BBA?
To promote the value of your banking franchise.· When situations arise where your community bank's interests are contrary to the interests of larger or differently structured competitors, BBA will be the only organized voice available to speak for you.· A strong community bank association will work to your benefit, and your membership will strengthen BBA.
Why should Kentucky have two banking associations?
One advantage of having two associations occurs when they agree on certain issues, as often is the case.· The influence of· their combined opinions magnifies the position taken.· Yet, when an issue arises that is vital expressly to BBA members, the Association can forcefully present the position of the Kentucky Community Banking Industry, uninfluenced by competing considerations.· It should be noted that most states have two banking associations.
What is the Associations fee structure?
All members pay the same annual dues regardless of bank size.· BBA is a "non-profit" organization, with dues and event fees structured to achieve a break-even result.· This is possible because of a focused agenda.
What are some of BBA's benefits to members?
BBA provides a continuous knowledgeable voice in Frankfort, expressing exclusively the viewpoint and concerns of community banks.· We also schedule outings (golf, thoroughbred racing, etc.) throughout the year for members to socialize and discuss issues of mutual interest, BBA contracts with endorsed vendors to provide economic and business benefits to members.· When requested by membership, BBA also initiates and produces educational programs on specialized subjects.
What are BBA's plans for the future?
We intend to continue and increase our lobbying efforts, both in Kentucky and Nationally in conjunction with the Independent Community Banking Assopciation, at the same time broadening our membership in order to represent the interests of community banking in Kentucky.