Congratulations!The annual NBA Scenes of Nebraska Calendar showcases our state through photos taken by our member bankers and their family members. Thank you to everyone who sent photos for consideration!
Congratulations to the following photographers who were chosen for the 2025 calendar (photo title, photographer | location of photo):
In May, the NBA announced the HALT Human Trafficking Fund. Thank you to the 13 NBA banks who have already committed more than $100,000 toward the fundraising goal of $500,000. To contribute, please mail checks to Nebraska Community Foundation, Attn: HALT Fund, P.O. Box 83107, Lincoln, NE 68501 or donate online. NBA Chair Brad Kohen encourages all NBA members to consider donating to the fund and help combat human trafficking.
The HALT Fund will provide grants to organizations and government entities in Nebraska to enhance education, advanced data analysis, and technology use to combat human trafficking. The fund aims to support the vital work of organizations assisting human trafficking victims by focusing on prevention efforts to stop trafficking before it occurs. On May 14, the NBA BankPAC Committee, under the guidance of Committee Chair Luke Rickertsen of Flatwater Bank in Gothenburg, reviewed results from the primary election and the approved the distribution of more than $58,000 to more than 30 state legislative candidates who advanced to the general election. In March, the Committee also distributed funds to the American Banker Association BankPac to allocate to the members of Nebraska's congressional delegation running for reelection.
The committee diligently evaluates candidates to determine the level of support for candidates. NBA support for specific candidates is rooted in their commitment to fostering a robust, competitive business and financial services landscape for Nebraskans. In addition, the committee weighs factors such as NBA staff meetings with candidates and endorsements from bankers across the state. The committee approved contributions to candidates in the same legislative district if both candidates were deemed to be highly supportive of pro-banking and pro-business policies. If you have input about specific candidates seeking statewide or federal offices, please contact the NBA. The general election allocations are in addition to the funds allocated to 33 candidates for their primary election campaign, with an impressive 28 of them advancing to the general election in November. NBA BankPAC plays an indispensable role in the NBA's government relations initiatives, particularly in light of term limits reshaping our Unicameral. Your contributions are instrumental in electing candidates who champion our banking and business interests. We encourage you to spearhead an internal campaign engaging every bank officer, director and employee in this vital process. There's still ample opportunity to make a difference and familiarize yourself with the NBA BankPAC's mission. For more information, visit nebankers.org/bankpac or reach out to Jennifer Heaton at the NBA at [email protected] or 402-474-1555. Together, let's shape Nebraska's future. Will your bank have an intern or student employee this summer? To help build connections to the banking industry, the NBA is hosting two events for students this summer. Attendees will learn more about Nebraska’s banking industry, the impact of regulations in banking, gain career tips and build connections with their peers. Sign up your students to attend one of the events, June 5 in Hastings or June 14 in Lincoln. Hurry, space is limited!
Learn More The Nebraska Bankers Association awarded $2,000 scholarships to ten students pursuing business-related degrees at a state or privately-funded college or university in Nebraska. The scholarship recipients were recognized at the association’s annual convention on May 10 in La Vista.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must reach a college junior- or senior-level status for the respective award year, maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 and must be pursuing a business-related degree at a state or privately funded Nebraska college or university. Learn more about the scholarship at nebankers.org/foundation-scholarship. |
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