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    • 01/23/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • WEBINAR
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    DON'T MISS OUT!

    1/23/25





    VMBA's January 2025 Breakfast Webinar with Blaine Rada, CSP, Senior National Trainer & Instructional Designer; Arch Mortgage Insurance!


    "Five Steps to Better Goal Setting and Planning"


    Presenter & Topic


    VMBA is excited to welcome Blaine Rada, CSP, Senior National Trainer & Instructional Designer; Arch Mortgage Insurance as VMBA's January 2025 Breakfast Webinar guest speaker (please see topic and bio below)!

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    *Please note that meeting login will be sent to registrants separately.  Please make sure to check your junk email if you don't see this after registration. *


    TOPIC

    General Dwight Eisenhower said, “Plans are nothing. Planning is everything.” While many things can affect a plan (i.e. high rates and low inventory), the act of planning is where the value is. Learn the five-step GRASS method, three common mistakes to avoid, and the most important (and sometimes the most difficult) thing your plan should include.


    SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY


      Blaine Rada, CSP, Senior National Trainer & Instructional Designer;

      Arch Mortgage Insurance

      Blaine Rada, a mortgage industry veteran who began his career in 1985, is currently a Senior National Trainer and Instructional Designer at Arch MI. A gifted trainer and coach, he helps individuals and organizations differentiate themselves and achieve their goals in a highly competitive mortgage environment. As an accomplished thought leader, public speaker and debater, Blaine earned the title of America’s Greatest Thinker in 2005 and 2022 and holds the National Speakers Association’s highest earned designation, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Notably, in 2019, he published an award-winning book chronicling his inspirational 500-mile trek of the Camino de Santiago across Spain, and he is an avid recreational athlete, having conquered an ironman-distance triathlon and multiple ultra-marathons, including a 100-mile race. Blaine is a Mensa member with certificates in distance education from Indiana University and applied neuroscience from The Neuroscience School. His public career and personal achievements exemplify his commitment to excellence, innovation and continuous learning.


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      *Please note that meeting login will be sent to registrants separately. Please make sure to check your junk email if you don't see this after registration. *


      DON'T MISS OUT!

      1/23/25


      WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!


      Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors!!


      • 02/06/2025
      • 8:00 AM
      • 02/07/2025
      • 1:00 PM
      • The Venue at Portwalk Place, Portsmouth, NH



      DON'T MISS OUT!

      ***REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!! REGISTER TODAY!!***

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      2025 Tri-State Mortgage Conference


      February 6-7, 2025!

      The Venue at Portwalk Place, Portsmouth, NH


      *Great Location*

      *Timely Topics & Dynamic Speakers*

      *Networking*

      *Exhibitors Showcasing the Latest Products & Technology*


      Welcome to the 2025 Tri-State Mortgage Conference. This year's event offers opportunities to network with old friends as we as meet new ones, visit vendors you currently have a relationship with or meet one you did not know, and most importantly, learn valuable information from speakers and workshops to take back and apply to your job! 


      DON'T MISS OUT!


      ATTENDEE REGISTRATION: $325.00 per person

      Deadline to register - Thursday, January 23rd

      *Attendee Registration will be $375 following January 23rd



      **AGENDA**

      Preliminary Agenda:

      Thursday, February 6th

      8:15 AM - 9:00 AM       Registration & Networking with Exhibitors/Sponsors; Full Breakfast Buffet

      Exhibitors: Arch MI; CIC Credit; G.C. Engineering, Inc., New Hampshire Community Loan Fund

      Sponsors: M&M Consulting, LLC, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston

      9:00 AM - 9:10 AM       Welcome; Chair, NH Bankers Association & President, Mortgage Bankers & Brokers Association of NH

      9:10 AM - 10:30 AM       A Washington Perspective; Rod Alba, SVP, Mortgage Finance & Senior Regulatory Counsel American Bankers Association (ABA)

      As the new administration begins, what does this mean for CFPB junk fees and regulatory matters at the federal level. This is an incredible opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from one of the leading experts in the field as he shares his invaluable insights on a variety of mortgage industry issues.

      10:30 AM - 11:00 AM    Morning Beverage Break

      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM   Shift Happens: Actionable Strategies for Successful Change; Vanessa A. Frederes, Owner, Marin Consulting Group

      Change management is the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating changes in organizations and helping employees understand their part in the process and enhancing communication throughout the process. You will learn key elements of a successful change management and how to implement it.

      12:00 PM - 1:00 PM   Buffet Lunch with the Exhibitors/Sponsors - Sponsored by Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston

      1:00 PM -2:00 PM    Rebranding Yourself in Middle Age, When Unexpected Change Happens Panel

      Middle age can be full of changes. Maybe you find yourself at a company that is shifting gears or just looking to proactively make changes of your own. It's time to reimagine, redefine and rebrand who you are. Learn from peers who have experienced their own mid-career challenges and how they navigated to the next chapter.

      2:00 PM - 2:15 PM     Afternoon Break with Exhibitors

      2:15 PM - 4:15 PM     Cybersecurity; Cam Shilling, Director-Litigation Department and Chair-Cybersecurity and Privacy Group; McLane, Middleton Law Firm

      Mortgage bankers and brokers face critical issues with respect to cybersecurity, privacy, and artificial intelligence. During this presentation, we will address the moste acute cybersecurity risks, and the practical strategies for mortgage bankers and brokers to comply with existing privacy laws and emerging AI regulations.

      4:15 PM - 5:15 PM      Exhibitor/Sponsor Networking Reception


      Friday, February 7th 

      8:15 AM - 9:00 AM     Registration & Networking with Exhibitors/Sponsors; Full Breakfast Buffet

      Exhibitors: Arch MI; CIC Credit; G.C. Engineering, Inc., New Hampshire Community Loan Fund

      Sponsors: M&M Consulting, LLC, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston

      9:00 AM -9:05 AM     Welcome; Chair, NH Bankers Association & President, Mortgage Bankers & Brokers Association of NH

      9:05 AM - 10:05 AM     The Evolving Landscape of the Mortgage Banking Industry

      As the mortgage landscape continues to evolve, this session is more relevant than ever for anyone involved in real estate finance, lending, and homeownership. Whether you're focused on personal branding, market positioning, or technological innovation, this session offers a comprehensive look at the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to succeed in 2025 and beyond.

      10:05-10:30 AM     Morning Break

      10:30 AM - 11:30 AM     Frankly Speaking: A Conversation with Young Leaders

      Join us for a dynamic discussion as young professionals open up about the realities of leadership in today's fast-changing world. From navigating generational divides and age-related biases to balancing remote work with raising families, these aspiring leaders will share both the trials and triumphs they faced. Whether you're a seasoned professional curious about new perspectives or a rising leader looking to relate, this conversation promises insights that bridge generations and inspire a shared understanding of the future of work.

      11:30 AM - 12:30 PM     Social Impact Lending and How Banks Can Help Their Local Communities; J. Tony Thompson, CMB, Founder & CEO, National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA)

      The multicultural market represents a $2.9T opportunity for mortgage lenders over the next three years. In this insightful and engaging presentation, J. Tony Thompson, CMB CEO of NAMMBA/Cultural Outreach will introduce the concept of social impact lending and how banks can help more borrowers get into homes and serce more minority small businesses in their local communities. Additionally, Tony will share best practices on how lenders can implement creative strategies to grow originations while mitigating regulatory risk with the regulators. Lastly, Tony will share the market opportunity for lenders in the New England market to help create business case to increase your organization's impact and profitability into this high growth/high profit market.

      12:30 PM     Adjournment





      • 02/13/2025
      • 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
      • Statehouse Cafeteria & Capitol Plaza Hotel, 100 State St, Montpelier, VT 05602
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      VMBA's 2025 Legislative Day

      When: February 13, 2025

      Where: Start the morning at the State House Cafeteria & end with lunch at Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier, VT


      Join VMBA's Board of Governors at the Vermont State House for a day of updates, discussions, committee hearings, lunch and to hear from a special guest speaker (announced soon!) regarding housing in Vermont!


      CLICK HERE TO REGISTER by Thursday, February 6th 



      Agenda (Tentative)


      9:30 – 10:00        State House 101 - Chris Rice, McLean, Meehan & Rice

      An overview of how Vermont's state legislature works, what to expect if asked to testify, and (if there is time) a brief tour of the capitol building!


      10:00 – 11:30     Observe Legislative Committee Meetings


      11:30 – 12:00     Break


      12:00 – 1:30        Lunch and Guest Speaker from the Legislature at the Capitol Plaza Hotel

      TBD


      WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

      CLICK HERE TO REGISTER by Thursday, February 6th 


      Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors!!


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