In Person - Credit
Training for Credit Professionals
Find a full list of in-person and virtual events on our event calendar.
Burgers with Bruce
Back By Popular Demand! You are invited to join VBA President and CEO Bruce Whitehurst for a burger and conversations about the latest industry updates. Six Burgers with Bruce events will be held around the state, one in each of the six regions of the EBL.
Commercial Banking School
Developed in partnership with the University of Richmond Robins School of Business, this one week school is designed to provide comprehensive training, allowing banks the opportunity to build bench strength within their commercial banking division.
Application Starts at the School!: During the week, participants will have an opportunity to apply what they have learned through group exercises where they will analyze a realistic loan request, consider the important decision factors, outline recommendations and then, on Friday, deliver their group’s recommended course of action to a panel of bankers.
Lending & Credit Conference
The Lending & Credit Conference provides the perfect balance of educational and networking opportunities through a combination of general sessions and peer group discussions. With a variety of sessions that address the most pressing issues facing lending and credit professionals, this educational event will help you navigate today’s economic and regulatory environment and prepare you for opportunities that lay ahead.
Virtual Advanced Commercial Lending School
This workshop is a “sequel” to the Commercial Lending School and is best taken after completion of that course, though it is not a prerequisite. This workshop dives deeper into topics covered in basic course: analyzing a borrower’s balance sheet, income statement, collateral, and risk ratings. It also includes a case study created specifically for this class that will help the learners to apply the concepts presented.
Virtual Commercial Lending School
Commercial banking can be intimidating because of its complexity and the risk-oriented nature of the work. This course is a clear and thorough introduction to the key concepts, terminology, and processes involved in credit and lending. It doesn’t assume much prior knowledge of the topic, so it’s ideal for those in their first year in the industry. Learners will walk away with a clear understanding of their job and how their specific role fits into the bank’s overall profitability goals.
Treasury Management Symposium
This in-person program will provide participants with Treasury Management product and service perspectives to aid in business retention, expansion & acquisition.
Breaking Into Banking
An online or in-bank program to introduce commercial bankers to the key concepts, terminology, and processes involved in credit and lending.
Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management
The premiere, multidimensional educational experience in banking
Through the use of highly qualified instructors and a challenging curriculum, the VBA School of Bank Management is designed to provide a multi-dimensional educational experience in banking. Upon completion of three one-week summer sessions and eight home study problems, students will have developed a range of skills that should both enhance current performance and qualify them as candidates for advancement.
ABA/VBA/MBA Virtual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
Co-hosted by the American Bankers Association & the Maryland Bankers Association
American Bankers Association (ABA), Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) and Maryland Bankers Association (MBA) are joining together to host the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit for bankers nationwide. This virtual event is designed to help bankers become an agent of change for the banking industry and for the community.
VBA Leadership Conference
Premier educational event for emerging bank leaders in Virginia
This conference is designed for emerging banking leaders and members of the Virginia Bankers Association Emerging Bank Leaders (EBL) group. This conference will give Emerging Bank Leaders the opportunity to share ideas and network with peers from across the state. You do not have to be an EBL member to attend.
Women in Banking Conference
A conference designed for women in the financial industry
This conference is designed for all who would like to participate in engaging and thought-provoking sessions on assisting women in finding success in the banking industry.