Pub. 13 2018-2019 Issue 3

NEBRASKA BANKERS ASSOCIATION 11 President’s Message — continued from page 7 Since 1857, Cline Williams has devoted attention to the unique needs of the banking and nancial services industries. Since then, we have provided our clients with the resources they need in the areas that are most important to them – from lending and collections, to regulatory compliance, to mergers and acquisitions, and so much more. We’re more than a law rm. We’re a partner for your bank. | | | | | councils including a specific banking, finance and insurance council. These councils will be comprised of content experts and industry leaders. The banking, finance and insurance council will be led by former NBA Chairman, Jerry Catlett. Jerry will lead the group’s research and strategy to further strengthen this sector of our state’s economy. The NBA has agreed to assist the Blueprint Nebraska effort by offering support for this council. Due to the leadership role bankers hold in their respective communities, banker input and participation is imperative to the success of this important long-term effort. First and foremost, I would encourage you to log onto www.Blueprint-Nebraska.org and complete the citizen survey. Second, please plan to attend one of the townhall legislative forums being held in your respective region and offer your sug - gestions for growing our state. The Blueprint Nebraska Road Tour kicked off on August 27, in Aurora, Nebraska, and has scheduledmore than 30 additional community sessions through the end of October. An up-to-date event schedule is available to view on the Blueprint Nebraska Facebook page and will also be communicated in the NBA weekly Update. Third, if you have specific strategies to better position the banking, finance or insurance sectors for future growth in our state, please direct ideas and suggestions to Jerry Catlett at jcatlett@BruningBank.com. Jerry has actively sought banker specific input about workforce development, positioning Ne - braska as a primary location for bank charters, addressing the burgeoning student loan debt load and the importance of improving financial literacy education, and is open to listening. I encourage each banker to reach out and share your valuable perspectives. Finally, stay involved in the process through its conclusion in late 2019. Rapid evolution in technology, transportation, agri - culture and changes in other historically strong industry sectors have placed Nebraska at a true economic crossroads. Together, as bankers and as Nebraskans, we must work to ensure a better Nebraska for future generations.  Contact Richard J. Baier at (402) 474-1555 or richard.baier@nebankers.org .