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Over our 45 year history being an ACB member has proved its worth in several ways. Here are some of the examples: Products and Services Program: ACB works with over fifty bank product and service providers offering hundreds of to our member banks. The 2025 purchase volume totaled in the millions. The savings and value-added features from the purchases enhanced revenue and in many cases offset the annual dues for participating banks. Education & Training: ACB education opportunities continue to deliver top quality live, streaming, recorded self-paced educational and training programs all at competitive prices. ACB’s partnerships with the Community Bankers Webinar Network; ICBA Education; Center for Financial Training and the Barret School of Banking provides vertical education opportunities for every level within the bank as well as the Board of Directors. Communication: ACB constantly searches for effective ways to distribute meaningful information. The ACB NewsWatch electronic weekly newsletter delivers industry news to over 2,000 community bankers at all levels in the bank. In addition, for 35 years our quarterly magazine the Arkansas Community Banker keep cutting edge articles notices and advertisements in front of our members. Both of these publications are value-added features included in the ACB annual membership dues. Advocacy: Thanks, in no small part, to your efforts and our partnership with ICBA, ACB, as the exclusive voice for Arkansas community banks, successfully advocates at the state and national levels presenting a community bank perspective on issues affecting your bank. While ACB and ICBA staff play a tremendous role in our advocacy efforts, nothing gets our elected officials attention better than personal contact from individual community bankers. The ACB maxim, “no lobbyist is as effective as a constituent”, says it all. Through the ICBA “Be Heard Grassroots Action Center” and the ACB “Locate Your Legislator”, personally delivering your message to your state and congressional representatives and senators could not be easier. Value Proposition: When it comes to membership value, ACB is close to, if not at, the top of the list. ACB membership dues are among the lowest of any financial institution association in the country. All of the above benefits are included in the ACB annual dues and available for use at your discretion. We believe that is a significant value proposition. |
As a part of ACB’s mission to collectively create value for Arkansas Community banks, we identify and partner with premier solutions providers who are dedicated to enhancing the community banking industry. Our relationships are crafted to cultivate rewarding collaborations between exceptional businesses and community banks. ACB Preferred Solutions Providers gain access to exclusive perks and powerful marketing opportunities that can elevate their success. The qualifications for becoming an ACB Preferred Solutions Provider are having been an Associate Member for at least one year and a vetting process by the ACB Board of Directors. The Preferred Solutions Provider benefits are listed below:
Advertising:
Full page in the Arkansas Community Banker
Recognition in the Arkansas Community Banker
ACB PSP Showcase Advertorial
Listing with website link on the ACB Website
Listing with website link in NewsWatch
Rotation in NewsWatch “Vendor Spotlight” with AI created audio description
Enhanced advertising opportunities at discounted pricing
Opportunity to:
Submit articles for the Arkansas Community Banker
Submit articles for the NewsWatch
Speak at ACB events
Attend ACB events at no cost
Email Blasts:
Three unique messages per year to ACB member bankers
ACB Associate Members provide numerous products and services specifically designed for community banks. Our Associate Members play a key role in allowing ACB to continue our mission of ensuring the success and continued development of community banking in Arkansas. Through their annual dues, involvement in educational programs and events, as well as sponsorships, our Associate Members are an invaluable part of the Association.
ACB publications, seminars, and conferences, ACB offer its Associate Members the opportunity to stay in close touch with industry legislative, regulatory, and market developments that are influencing their future. ACB offers Associate Memberships to businesses interested in supporting the purpose and goals of ACB and its members. Associate Members are typically product/solution vendors and professional service providers who have identified financial services as their target market. The Associate Member benefits are listed below:
Advertising:
Recognition in the Arkansas Community Banker
Listing with website link on the ACB Website
Listing with website link in ACB NewsWatch 2026
Rotation in NewsWatch “Vendor Spotlight” with AI created audio description
Opportunity to:
Submit articles for the Arkansas Community Banker
Submit articles for the ACB NewsWatch 2026
Speak at ACB events
Attend ACB events at no cost
Enhanced advertising at discounted pricing
Email Blasts:
Two unique messages per year to ACB member bankers
Interested in becoming an ACB Associate Member? Complete our APPLICATION or contact Chris Padgett for details.
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