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www.businesswire.com

Contact:
Krista Peterson
Account Executive
(503) 858-5629
[email protected]
Business Wire
Business Wire is proud to be the preferred news distribution partner of the Oregon Bankers Association.

 
Every company has a story to tell. You’re the storyteller, we simply connect and amplify your company’s story to a rich audience of journalists, investors and consumers throughout the globe. The Oregon Bankers Association has aligned with Business Wire to help you effectively distribute your news releases to your target market with easy, powerful and targeted tools at preferred pricing. Members of the Oregon Bankers Association can save a minimum of 15% on all news release distribution to domestic and international circuits, plus 15% discount on embedded photos/video. There are many options available, big and small, to help achieve your communication goals and fit your budget including:
 
  • National, Pacific Northwest or Oregon newslines (and more!)
  • Public Policy newsline
  • Corporate Social Responsibility newsline
 
Each distribution includes the newsline of your choice, a free logo, distribution to financial and related trade publications plus posting to all major online services, databases and search engines at no additional charge, social media sharing links, news release measurement data, and social media monitoring reports. Members also receive complimentary annual membership to Business Wire and one corporate profile per year sent to Business Wire’s US National circuit.
 
Questions? Contact your Portland-based account executive to tell your story to the world today!

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www.nwfatrust.com

Contact:
Lori Kaliher
SVP & Chief Operating Officer
(503) 576-4108
[email protected]
Northwest Financial Associations Employee Benefit Plan & Trust
In partnership with the two banking associations in the state of Washington and the Northwest Credit Union Association, the Oregon Bankers Association offers its member banks a full service benefit program for their bank employees. The program, known as the Northwest Financial Associations’ Employee Benefit Trust (The Trust), is managed by Brown & Brown Insurance in Tacoma, Washington. The multi-state collaboration creates the necessary volume that a benefit plan requires to ensure a broad range so plan options and long term rate stability. 

Our current plan serves nearly over three thousand bankers and their family members and offers one of the finest employee benefit packages available on the market today. It is designed exclusively for financial institution and their employees and families.  The Trust is designed to offer high quality products and services that allow for one stop shopping and support for your Human Resource professionals, offering On-Line Enrollment, Consolidated Billing, COBRA Administration and EAP all at no additional cost to your organization. The Trust offers medical, dental, vision and various insurance coverage from partners such as:
  • Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Delta Dental of Oregon (formerly Oregon Dental Service)
  • Willamette Dental
  • VSP
  • The Standard
We welcome the opportunity to showcase our successful employee benefit program to every Oregon bank.

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www.promnetwork.com

Contact:
Cricket Barlow
Regional Director
(703) 292-3473
[email protected]
Promontory Interfinancial Network
The Oregon Bankers Association is pleased to have an endorsement relationship with Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC.  Promontory helps banks of all sizes through a network comprised of thousands of financial institutions nationwide utilizing unique services that derive their value from the power of many. Promontory Network members use solutions such as Bank Assetpoint®, Insured Cash Sweep®, or ICS® and CDARS® .

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  • Calendar
  • Advocacy
    • Pacific Northwest Capitol Hill Visit
    • Grassroots
    • Oregon BankPAC
    • Legislative Affairs
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • Comment Letters
    • Access & Inclusion
  • Education & Events
    • Banker Education >
      • Agricultural Bankers Conference
      • Bank PR & Crisis Communications Series
      • Bankers Institute
      • Branch Manager Boot Camp
      • Commercial Lending Boot Camp
      • Commercial Lending Development Program
      • Credit Analyst Development Program
      • Executive Development Program
      • FDIC Community Bankers Workshop
      • Management Development Program
      • Northwest Bank Directors Series
      • Retail Branch Manager Development Program
      • Society of Bank Executives
      • Understanding Bank Performance
      • Online Training
    • Bank Webinars
    • Annual Convention
    • Oregon Bank Leadership Symposium
    • Pacific Northwest Capitol Hill Visit
    • The Main Event
    • Women in Oregon Banking Luncheon
    • Community Bank Week
    • Event Sponsorships
    • Speaker RFP
  • Member Center
    • Join OBA
    • Already a member? Register Your Membership
    • Member Directory >
      • Bank Members >
        • Community Banks of Oregon
      • Affiliate Members
      • Associate Members
      • Boards of Directors >
        • OBA
        • CBO
        • Foundation
        • Synergy
      • Peer Groups >
        • Agriculture Roundtable
        • Bank Counsel Roundtable
        • Bank Operations Roundtable
        • Community Engagement Roundtable
        • Compliance Roundtable
        • Finance & Accounting Committee
        • FIST
        • Government Relations Committee
        • Human Resources Committee
        • Lending Committee
        • Marketing Roundtable
        • Oregon BankPAC Trustees
        • Technology Roundtable
        • Trust & Wealth Management Roundtable
    • Member Login
    • Publications
    • Peer Groups >
      • Peer Group Summit
      • Join a Peer Group
      • Meeting Calendar
      • Financial Institutions Security Task Force
    • Society of Bank Executives
    • Banking Careers >
      • Interested in a Career in Banking?
      • Find qualified candidates
      • BankTalentHQ Job Board
    • Award Programs >
      • Community Applause Award
      • Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame
      • Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award
      • Linda W. Navarro Trailblazer Award
      • OBA Presidential Award
    • Bank Alumni
    • Behind the Banker
  • Marketplace
    • Synergy Endorsed Business Partners >
      • ODP Employee Discount Program
    • Associate Members >
      • Become an Associate Member
    • Advertising & Partnerships
  • Community Resources
    • Helpful Links >
      • Find an Oregon Bank Near You
    • Career Center
    • Protecting Seniors from Financial Exploitation
    • Small Business Resource Center
    • Access & Inclusion
    • Financial Education Resource Guide
    • Cornerstones of Our Communities
    • Community Bank Week
  • Foundation
    • Donate
    • Financial Education Resource Guide
    • Internship Program
    • Scholarships
    • Supporters
    • University Partnerships