FDIC Directors’ College: Bowling Green

Presented by the FDIC Chicago Regional Office and hosted by BCBA

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Event Details

• Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026

• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT (registration and a light breakfast begin at 8:15 a.m.)

• Location: Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101

• Cost: $249 per person (includes lunch)

• Who should attend: Bank directors, CEOs, presidents, senior management, CFOs, and compliance officers

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About the Program

Directors carry real responsibility, and the FDIC wants them to feel prepared for it. Join executive staff from the FDIC Chicago Regional Office for a full day of practical sessions built for bank boards and senior leaders, right here in Bowling Green

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Sessions cover commercial real estate and board oversight, payments fraud, and national and local economic conditions, and the day closes with an open forum where you can put your questions directly to FDIC regional management, your local FDIC office, and state regulators.

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Agenda

8:15 a.m.   Registration and Light Breakfast

8:15 a.m.   Registration and Light Breakfast

9:00 a.m.   Commercial Real Estate

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It’s well documented that banking is one of the most regulated industries. Although fulfilling director responsibilities can be daunting, the FDIC is in the business of curating strong board members. This presentation discusses the regulatory landscape, expectations for board oversight, and strategies to ensure directors are equipped for success.

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10:00 a.m.   Payments Fraud

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This Financial Crimes presentation covers emerging fraud schemes that financial institutions face every day, including check fraud, authorized push payment fraud, and business email compromise scams. Directors and senior managers will take away “knowledge nuggets” that can immediately reduce risk and strengthen controls to protect their institution, customers, and community.

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10:45 a.m.   Break

11:00 a.m.   National and Local Economic Conditions

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The economy remains volatile, making prudent planning more challenging as forecasts change frequently. This session offers an overview of national, state, and local economic conditions, analyzing the latest trends in labor, housing, and commercial real estate.

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12:00 p.m.   Lunch

1:15 p.m.   Risk Management and Consumer Compliance Regulatory Panel: Supervision Reform

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An open forum to engage FDIC Chicago Regional management, as well as your local FDIC management and state authority, on topics important to your bank and the banking industry.

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2:30 p.m.   Adjourn

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Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for making this program possible: ICBB, FNBB, and Bankers Service Corporation.

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Register

​Registration is $249 per person, which includes lunch.

Questions? Contact Jim DeCesare at jim@bluegrassbankers.com or (270) 792-5779.