Transactions Magazine

Current Issue: April 2012

Monthly Editorial Topics & Themes

Interested in submitting an article for consideration to be published in Transactions? Please refer to the topics and themes below to assure that your article relates to that month’s issue. Please note: the deadline for submission is the 10th of the preceding month. Monthly themes are subject to change. The August issue is taken to the PACB Annual Convention for distribution to event attendees. For a printable pdf list of the Transactions editorial topics and themes, please CLICK HERE.

January

“Making A Statement in 2012” – A look back at some of PACB’s accomplishments from 2011 and a look forward at our goals for 2012. We are here for Pennsylvania’s community banks, just like you are there for your communities.

February

Professional Development - Articles on education and training for employees, as well as articles from presenters at PACB education sessions.

March

Compliance, Regulatory & Legal Issues – Articles on changes in the regulatory arena, compliance suggestions, and other issues to protect community banks.

April

Going “Green” in Banking – Relating to how community banks are or can be environmentally friendly, from less waste to greener buildings.

May

Human Resources & Benefits Management - Relating to issues in human resources, employee retainment, providing benefits, etc.

June

PACB’s 135th Annual Convention - Schedule, education, and event information for PACB Annual Convention, scheduled for August 17-20, 2012 in Vail, Colorado.

July

Compliance, Regulatory & Legal Issues – A mid-year review of changes and new laws and regulations.

August

Banking Services, Outsourcing, & Technology – Articles about banking services, outsourcing services, and technology in banking.

September

Lending – Articles on consumer, commercial, real estate, and agricultural programs.

October

Marketing, Promotions, & Consumer Trends – News articles and anecdotes about banking, promotions, and social networking.

November

Leadership and Corporate Governance – Articles on leadership, the role of directors, and trends involving Boards of Directors.

December

“Let’s Hear It For The Banker” – Stories from our bankers about their triumphs, trials, and noteworthy events from 2012 and/or their hopes and predictions for 2013.