CBM Advocacy

Who Is CBM?

• Community Bankers of Michigan (CBM) is the only statewide association solely dedicated to the preservation of community banks in Michigan.  CBM is aligned with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) nationally.
• One Mission: Community Banks.

The Issue

• Not all banks are alike. Not in Michigan, not across the nation, and certainly not on Wall Street.
• Community Banks have very distinct and unique needs.
• Regulations are being imposed on all banks without sensitivity to the unique position of community banks.

CBM Advocacy, Grassroots, and PAC

• Through the combined efforts of CBM and Government Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI), community banks now have their own separate voice, and it is clearly heard both at the national and state levels.
• GCSI has served the CBM as its guide through the legislative process since 2008.
• GCSI keeps a watchful eye on the day-to-day issues at the State Capitol so CBM has peace of mind of knowing that if a law is going to be changed or there is legislation introduced that could impact banking in Michigan, CBM and community bankers will know about it.
• With the assistance of GCSI, community bankers have gained access to legislators, regulators, and policy makers who will listen and work to understand how their policy decisions impact local banks, communities, businesses, and homeowners, all of which serves to strengthen the community bank franchise.
• Political Action Committees (PAC) are another important component in the legislative relationship building process. The existence of a PAC makes your presence known both legislatively as well as politically. Through the Community Bankers PAC, we can support legislators who are open to the concerns of CBM and attend their fundraisers to show that legislator support is vital to our franchise.

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