April is Financial Literacy Month — Perfect Time to Partner With EverFi

How is your bank leveraging Financial Literacy Month to highlight the work you’re doing in the local community? EverFi, Inc., the nation’s leading education technology company, is embarking on a bus tour across the nation, recognizing banks from coast to coast for their commitment to innovative financial literacy education.

The tour features media events in local schools and visits from governors, senators, and other policy leaders, all designed to help banks garner positive media attention for the work they are doing in local communities to educate students at scale.

VIEW SAMPLE NEWS COVERAGE – FIRST UNITED BANK (video)

Banks who sign on to utilize the EverFi™ Financial Literacy platform by April 30 will be included in this national marketing campaign and will receive a full media kit to help you maximize buzz in YOUR local community.

About EverFi™ Financial Literacy

EverFi provides an opportunity for banks to enhance their existing financial education initiatives and deliver the latest technology to local high schools through a private-labeled program that teaches, assesses and certifies high school students in hundreds of topics in personal finance. The program is currently used by more than 3,000 high schools in all 50 states and maps to national and most state requirements for financial literacy. A valuable

Contact Bret Rock at (850) 224-2265 or brock@floridabankers.com to learn more about bringing this cutting-edge learning platform to your community.

ICBA 2011 Bank Summit

Vining Sparks and ICBA Securities announce the 2011 Bank Summit. Vining Sparks, a leading provider of bank investment products and services, and ICBA Securities, the investment subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, are teaming up to host this event May 16 and 17 at the fabulous Peabody Hotel in Memphis.

This two-day summit is designed for bank executives and focuses on investment portfolio and balance sheet management. Attendees will have a wide range of educational options with sessions and materials up-to-date and applicable to the current environment. Whether you are a first-time attendee or an alumni, the Bank Summit is sure to bring new perspectives, enhance your understanding, and better position your bank for the future.

In addition, attendees will have time to network with peers as well as traders, strategists, analysts, and management.

Attendees will also hear from our special guest speaker, Alan Simpson. Plus, the spouses’ program and additional conference activities will add some fun to the otherwise educational event.

On Monday night of the Bank Summit, join us for a private party at the world famous Rendezvous, home of delectable barbecue ribs and other favorites. Spouse/guest activities will be available both Monday and Tuesday that will include a trip to Elvis’ Graceland and touring Dixon Gallery & Gardens.

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