2015SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESReach the top decision-makers within Tennessee’s financial services community

2015 TBA Conferences and ConventionsJanuary 13 Retail Sales & Bank Marketing Conference

January 27 & 28, 28 & 29 Fundamentals of Compliance

February 5 & 6 Credit Conference

March 24 & 25 Human Resources Conference

April 9 & 10 Strategic Technology Conference

April 26-28 Leadership Convention

May 11-13 Washington Conference

June 7-9 125th TBA Annual Meeting

October 6 & 7 Compliance Conference

October 15 & 16 Trust & Wealth Management Conference

November 5 & 6 Bank Security and Risk Management Conference

November 18 & 19 Bank Directors Retreat

November 19 & 20 Independent Bankers Division Convention

CONTACT INFORMATION:Stacey Langford - slangford@TNBankers.org Senior Vice President of Membership

Tennessee Bankers Association211 Athens Way, Ste 100 • Nashville, TN 37228-1381(615) 244-4871 or (800) 964-5525 www.TNBankers.org

Reach the top decision-makers within Tennessee’s financial services community The Tennessee Bankers Association has been meeting the needs of Tennessee’s banking community for 125 years. Today, 214 Tennessee banks and trust companies belong to the association.

Each year, the TBA conducts approximately 80 live professional development events, training programs, and peer-group forums. Among these are the TBA Annual Meeting, Credit Conference, Independent Bankers Division Convention, and the Young Bankers Division Leadership Convention, held annually.

Targeted marketing with the TBA provides associate members the exclusive opportunity to reinforce your support of Tennessee banks. By selecting one of the 2015 sponsorship opportunities, you will associate your brand directly with the Tennessee Bankers Association.

Some of the benefits of event sponsorship include*: » Logo and listing on brochures and other event publicity

materials » Recognition in The Tennessee Banker magazine » Recognition on event signage » Verbal recognition at the event » Recognition on TBA website & program e-blasts » Sponsor ribbon for onsite representative

*Sponsorship benefits vary based on program size and attendant offering. All in-formation in this brochure, including anticipated attendance figures is intended for planning purposes only and is not guaranteed.

REGIONAL PROGRAMSVarious Dates – Jackson, Nashville, Kingsport, KnoxvilleAnticipated attendance: 30-75 depending on topic and locationThe Tennessee Bankers Association offers over 70 educational seminars throughout the year, across the state. Please see our Professional Development Directory or Calendar for a full listing, as programs are added constantly and updated to accommodate the ever-changing regulatory and financial services landscape. Sponsorship Range: $750 - $2,000Contact: Debbie Brickles - dbrickles@TNBankers.org

RETAIL SALES & BANK MARKETINGCONFERENCEJanuary 13 – TBA Barrett Training Center, NashvilleAnticipated attendance: 50 - 70All banks, large or small, have competitive advantages, and the se-cret is capitalizing on your competitive advantage, expanding your market share, and monetizing your customer base. This conference was developed for retail banking officers and marketing officers, results-oriented small business relationship managers, and branch administrators and branch managers who are primed to enhance the customer experienceSponsorship Range: $1,000 - $2,500Contact: Susan Taylor - srtaylor@TNBankers.org

CREDIT CONFERENCEFebruary 5 & 6 – Omni Nashville Hotel, NashvilleAnticipated attendance: 450One of the TBA’s best-attended programs, this conference annually attracts over 450 commercial loan officers, loan support personnel, and both senior and executive-level management. The Credit Conference features breakout sessions on lending hot topics, an economist, and industry experts.Sponsorship Range: $1,000 - $10,000Contact: Susan Taylor - srtaylor@TNBankers.org

YOUNG BANKERS “DAY ON THE HILL”March 3 – Tennessee State Capitol, NashvilleAnticipated attendance: 40Day on the Hill is designed to enhance the TBA government relations program and to introduce bankers to the Tennessee legislative process. Bankers will hear informative presentations from lawmakers and political officials within the General Assembly, view the proceedings of the House and Senate, and have the opportunity to visit with their representatives and senators.Contact: Stacey Langford - slangford@TNBankers.org

HUMAN RESOURCES CONFERENCEMarch 24 & 25 – Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center, MurfreesboroAnticipated attendance: 120This annual conference covers compliance issues related to the human resources function and addresses the most current topics and man-agement issues. Human resource professionals from across the state network with peers and find solutions to their common problems.Sponsorship Range: $1,000 - $2,500Contact: Susan Taylor - srtaylor@TNBankers.org

STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCEApril 9 & 10 – Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center, MurfreesboroAnticipated attendance: 175This conference—for community bank CEOs, senior department heads, IT/operations officers, and senior officers who have strategic planning responsibilities for their institutions—focuses on technology needs of community banking. It features nationally known speakers who are experts in the areas of financial institution technology, as well as a trade show with technology vendors available on site to answer questions regarding the latest in financial services technology.

EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES!Exhibit opportunities are available at the Strategic Technology Conference. The TBA takes special care in planning an event with emphasis on educating bankers on current technology products and trends while providing ample time for exhibitors to interact with participants.

Exhibit Space Fee: $900 membersSponsorship Range: $1,000 - $6,000Contact: Susan Taylor - srtaylor@TNBankers.org

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LEADERSHIP CONVENTIONApril 26-28 – The Peabody Memphis, MemphisAnticipated attendance: 100-120This convention is hosted by the Young Bankers Division and includes educational sessions, the election of division officers and directors, recognition of bankers working with the Personal Economics Program, and social events that provide networking opportunities. Bankers of all ages are encouraged to attend.Sponsorship Range: $1,000 - $6,000Contact: Stacey Langford - slangford@TNBankers.org

125TH TBA ANNUAL MEETINGJune 7-9 – The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV Anticipated attendance: 600The premier event of the association, this year marks the 125th Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Bankers Association. Official convention activities begin Sunday afternoon and conclude with the Tuesday evening banquet and entertainment. Delegates will enjoy informative speakers and social events at this annual gathering of bankers and industry partners from across the state.

EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES!Exhibit opportunities are available at the Annual Meeting. The TBA takes special care in planning an event with emphasis on educating bankers while providing ample time for exhibitors to interact with participants.

Sponsorship Range: $2,000 - $15,000Exhibit Space Fee: $1,900Contact: Penny Powlas - ppowlas@TNBankers.org

COMPLIANCE CONFERENCEOctober 6 & 7 – NashvilleAnticipated attendance: 150The Compliance Conference is structured to find current, practical, understandable, and workable solutions to the regulatory changes that occur with increasing frequency. This conference will bring together national, regional, and local compliance specialists and regulators. It provides a platform giving members access to answers from industry experts on issues such as new Dodd-Frank provisions, risk-based tol-erance rules, community and fair lending, and insight into regulatory forecasts and trends, to name a few. The conference features general sessions, multiple breakout sessions, a reception, and luncheon.Sponsorship Range: $500 - $6,000Contact: Debbie Brickles - dbrickles@TNBankers.org

TRUST & WEALTH MANAGEMENT CONFERENCEOctober 15 & 16 – TBA Barrett Training Center,NashvilleThis conference is the annual meeting for TBA members working in the trust area. The business sessions provide information on a variety of timely trust issues, including updates on state and federal laws re-lated to the trust industry. In addition, new trust committee officers are elected. Events include a reception, dinner, and entertainment.Sponsorship Range: $1,000 - $3,000Contact: Penny Powlas - ppowlas@TNBankers.org

BANK SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENTCONFERENCENovember 5 & 6 – Airport Marriott, NashvilleAnticipated attendance: 50-70This annual conference is designed to give both the new and expe-rienced security officer timely and continuing security education. Focusing on the hot topics involving risk management and bank security, the conference provides instruction, discussion, and expe-riential learning opportunities for all risk management and security professionals.Sponsorship Range: $750 - $4,000Contact: Susan Taylor - srtaylor@TNBankers.org

BANK DIRECTORS RETREATNovember 18 & 19 – Hilton Nashville Downtown, NashvilleAnticipated attendance: 150The Bank Directors Retreat was developed in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions for both outside and inside board members, CEOs, presidents of community banks, and internal auditors. Attendants receive information on current issues of importance to the banking industry in today’s regulatory environment.Sponsorship Range: $750 - $5,000Contact: Susan Taylor - srtaylor@TNBankers.org

INDEPENDENT BANKERS DIVISIONCONVENTIONNovember 19 & 20 – Hilton Nashville Downtown, NashvilleAnticipated attendance: 150Each year, over 150 bankers across the state come together at the Independent Bankers Division Convention. The convention agenda features an afternoon business session and reception on the first day and a half-day business session on the following day. The business sessions cover current issues and “hot topics” of interest to community banks along with the election of division officers and directors. This year, the Bank Directors Retreat will take place in conjunction with the convention, minimizing time out of the office and allowing bankers and directors to participate in both events if they choose. Sponsorship Range: $750 - $5,000Contact: Susan Taylor - srtaylor@TNBankers.org

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PRINT ADVERTISING > The Tennessee BankerThe Tennessee Banker is the official monthly publication of the Tennessee Bankers As-sociation. If you want your message to reach the top decision-makers within Tennessee’s financial services community, there is no better way than advertising in The Tennessee Banker. To download a current rate card and view ad specs visit: www.tnbankers.org/news/advertising#{Magazine}Contact: Dianne Martin - dymartin@TNBankers.org

ONLINE ADVERTISING > www.TNBankers.orgPromoting your products and services on the TBA website is a fresh, effective, and low cost approach to communicating with the targeted audience your business desires to reach. For more information on rates and online ad availability visit: www.tnbankers.org/news/adver-tising#{Website}Contact: Matt Radford - mradford@TNBankers.org

WEEKLY E-BLAST ADVERTISING > This WeekTBA keeps members informed of rapid developments in the financial services industry covering government relations developments, regulatory announcements, education pro-gramming, and timely association and industry news.

This Week is delivered to the inboxes of over 3,000 individuals involved in Tennessee banking each week. It is an excellent way to affiliate your brand with Tennessee banking and receive repetitive views of your logo. This Week newsletter sponsorship is available only as an exclusive opportunity and rates are offered at $5,000 annual, $3,000 six-month, $2,500 three-month, and $750 monthly.

Contact: Matt Radford - mradford@TNBankers.org

BANKERS DIRECTORY ADVERTISINGThis directory is an indispensable reference tool for all bankers and many others con-ducting business with the state’s decision-makers in the financial services industry. By placing an ad in this directory, your message will reach the executives who use this tool on a daily basis. Approximately 1,300 copies of the Bankers Directory are distributed annually to TBA members, associate members, and other interested parties. For ad rates and availability visit: http://www.tnbankers.org/news/advertising#{Bankers%20Directory}

Contact: Dianne Martin - dymartin@TNBankers.org

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