2025 CBA Women in Banking
Friday, April 25, 2025
7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bristol Event Center, Bristol, CT
Thursday, April 24, 2025
An exciting networking reception, the evening before on Thursday, April 24, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Network with the event speakers and your banking peers. Enjoy cocktails at the Prosecco Bar, hors-d'oeuvres - including our legendary Mashed Potato Bar - and of course, the great company!
Program Agenda - Friday, April 25, 2025
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
9:45 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
10:05 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
11:05 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.
11:25 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration & Buffet Breakfast
Welcome
David Schneider, CEO, Fairfield County Bank and CBA Chairman
Erica Torres and Kelley Chartier, Wolf & Company
Industry Trends and How to Grow Strategic Perspective: Cathy Nestrick, VP Women’s Leadership and DEI, American Bankers Association
Strategy is a skill where women are perceived to be behind men. In this session, Cathy will lead us as we discuss how women are excelling in banking, especially in leadership roles. Examples of different banks whose strategies really paid off will be shared, and we will have discussion questions for participants to practice what they’ve learned about strategic thinking.
Coffee Break
CEO Panel
Join CEO panelists Diane Arnold, Essex Savings Bank, Judith Corprew, New Haven Bank, Lisa Griffin, Eastern CT Savings Bank, Lesa Vanotti, Torrington Savings Bank and Maura Malo, Northwest Community Bank for a vibrant discussion around women in the banking industry and the importance of supporters and mentors as part of our career journey.
Stretch Break
Network Is Not a Verb: Ellen Poole
Achieving career success in today’s highly competitive world requires more than strong skills and hard work. Ellen will tell us why ‘network Is not a verb’ and provide a road map to creating a rewarding network of colleagues and friends who will help and support you throughout your lifetime professional journey.
In her keynote, she will provide clear, actionable ‘Tactical Tips’ that anyone can use to become a desired connection for others. Instead of spending time networking, you will discover approaches to use in everyday life to develop and maintain enriching new relationships and learn how to avoid common missteps that could unwittingly alienate your new connections. Extrovert or introvert, account manager or accountant―Ellen Poole’s guidance will work for you whatever your personality or profession.
Networking Lunch/Adjourn
Hotel Information
The CBA has a room block at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Reservations can be made at our discounted rate until Monday, March 24, 2025. After that date, the block rate will no longer be available. Please note that room availability is limited and rooms may sell out before the reservation deadline. Please click here for online reservations.
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