Missouri Independent Bankers Association (MIBA)

An annual convention is held in september each year. This annual convention creates an atmosphere to socialize, discuss problems, exchange new ideas, and participate in programs featuring both state and elected officials and regulators of the banking industry in Missouri. Bank-related businesses providing products and services are encouraged to participate in the exhibit and trade show at the annual convention. Special information and educational programs are held in conjunction with this annual meeting. In 2022, there were approximately 53 exhibitors, 142 Bankers registered, and 40 other registrations.

The Association's education program provides telephone, on-demand web links, and audio-visual cd-rom seminars. These seminars are affordable, efficient, and effective training opportunities brought in-house to community banks. One or two live seminars presented via telephone, internet or cd-rom are offered each week. The Association also holds an annual security conference for community bank security officers. Topics focus on both bank security and it security. The Association also holds a legal and compliance update annually.

The Association offers a workshop for member banks' board of directors each year in the spring at a location convenient to the statewide membership. Workshop directors and management are presented in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. In 2022, there were 112 participants.