COMMUNITY BANKING

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CBAO has a proud tradition of fostering a collaborative environment designed to support and strengthen the community banking industry. Join us today!

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JOIN US IN CELEBRATING

50 YEARS

Here's to 50 more years of supporting the vibrant community banking industry in Ohio. We are honored to have met this milestone and thank our members for their contributions to the association.

THERE ARE OVER

150+ OHIO COMMUNITY BANKS

We're your trusted resource for connecting with community banks in the state of Ohio. Explore your options, connect with your local community bank, and discover the strength of community banking in the Buckeye State.

Find a Community Bank Near You!

2024 COMMUNITY BANKING

HOSPITALITY HOUSE

At the Memorial Tournament - The Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, OH

June 6-7, 2024

REGISTER NOW FOR CBAO'S

COMMERCIAL LENDING SCHOOL

This program will be held at the CBAO Office in the Ray Campbell Learning Center

MAY 1-2 (WED-THU), 2024

JOIN US IN COLUMBUS FOR

COMMUNITY BANKING DAY

This one-day event 100% dedicated to giving community bankers the opportunity to be heard by Ohio’s legislators.
Wednesday, May 15th at the Ohio Statehouse

JOIN FELLOW COMMUNITY BANKERS:

50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

We're looking forward to gathering in Downtown Columbus for Ohio's premier community bank networking and education event!

August 4-7, 2024
in Columbus, OH

CBAO UNIVERSITY

Each year, CBAO University offers more than 800 training opportunities with a variety of delivery options to fit your
busy schedule.

SERVICE CORP

CBAO maintains regular communications with the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions (ODFI), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)..

ADVOCACY

CBAO maintains regular communications with the ODFI, FDIC, FRB, and OCC. Our membership is kept current through regular legislative and regulatory updates.

CBAO EVENTS

CBAO offers a variety of events to connect CBAO members and others actively involved in the community banking industry.
We schedule networking, educational, and social activities that afford all participants the opportunity to develop and
maintain strong relationships with others in the community banking industry.

MAY

1-2

COMMERCIAL LENDING SCHOOL

Columbus, OH

MAY

15

COMMUNITY BANKING DAY

Columbus, OH

MAY

21

DEPOSIT/LENDING COMPLIANCE SCHOOL

Columbus, OH

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BECOME A MEMBER

CBAO has a proud tradition of fostering a collaborative environment designed to support and strengthen the community banking industry. Join us today!

CBAO'S MISSION

CBAO is organized to establish and maintain an informed network of independent community banks in the state of
Ohio.

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY BANK?

Generally, Community Banks have assets <$10 Billion and meet an array of criteria, including a focus on the betterment of the local communities that they serve.