This spring ICBSD was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with ICBA and Philip Smith of The Smith Gerrish &Tuck Law Firm to create a new strategic plan to help guide us as we serve you and your bank. During this session, we revised our mission statement which is now “to empower independent community banks”!

As we look ahead to 2023 and beyond, one way the ICBSD will empower independent community banks is through the launch of a new program called “Level Up”. This program is designed to help shape young bankers in your organization by equipping them with the leadership and professional development they’ll need to serve as the future leaders of South Dakota’s independent community banks. This one-of-a-kind learning experience will have an immediate, positive impact on attendees and the banks that sponsor them. Level Up will begin in January of 2023 and will feature a series of six sessions. Each session has been designed for future bank leaders who are motivated and eager to reach their full potential.

At the conclusion of the program, participants will be poised to contribute significantly to the bank’s future, as well as contribute positively to the bank’s work environment by building and maintaining influential relationships with employees and supervisors.

The cost to enroll is $350 per participant (from an ICBSD member bank). Class size is limited to 20 participants. Level Up will only be offered in year’s ending in an odd number. For more information and to register visit: ICBSD. COM/LEVEL-UP. Along with the six in person training sessions, participants will receive: DISC personality assessment, professional head shots, registration to ICBSD’s annual Black Hills Retreat for graduation as well as all meals, refreshments, and activities during the sessions.