Pub. 7 2017 Issue 2

13 ISSUE 2. 2017 Jeremy Goodman, Goodman Law PLLC G OODMAN LAW PLLC WAS PLEASED ONCE AGAIN TO SPONSOR AND PARTICIPATE IN THE 114TH ANNUAL MEETING & CONVENTION OF THE ARIZONA BANKERS ASSOCIATION IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA AT THE WORLD CLASS RITZ-CARLTON DOVE MOUNTAIN. As an associate member of the AzBA, the annual meeting and convention is always a fantastic opportunity to make new friends, develop client relationships, and learn about the critical issues facing financial institutions today. From the annual regulatory and policy update from James Ballentine of the American Bankers Association, to the timely and critical launch of the AzBA Emerging Leaders Program with Mikey Maynard, the entire annual meeting and convention was focused on informing and encouraging as we work together to move our industry forward for the benefit of our state. But, the annual meeting and convention is so much more! The AzBA, unlike many other associations to which we do and might belong, bends over backwards to create opportunities for member banks and associate members to interact and develop re- lationships. Almost every convention activity is planned with this goal in mind. There is no other association that gives you as much “bang for your buck” in convention sponsorship. More importantly, at least to me, is that the annual meeting and convention is a draw for my young family. The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain has world class service, lavish suites, and a world-class spa ranked in the top three nationwide by Condé Nast. Happy wife, happy life! The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain has fantastic pools and an amazing water slide. My kids literally look forward to this convention all year long. Finally, the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain features a Jack Nicklaus golf course that is fun and challenging for golfers of all levels. Even the lawyers and other 114 th Annual Meeting & Convention A Huge Success for Associate Members! THE AZBA, UNLIKE MANY OTHER ASSOCIATIONS TO WHICH WE DO AND MIGHT BELONG, BENDS OVER BACKWARDS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER BANKS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TO INTERACT AND DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS. vendors get to relax at the annual meeting and convention! I can imagine nothing better than an association and industry that is business and family friendly. I encourage anybody, with any involvement with financial insti- tutions, to actively participate in the AzBA. Not only the annual meeting and convention—but all year long! The AzBA has been the proud voice of Arizona’s banking industry for a hundred years. The AzBA is a powerful voice in both the Arizona State Capitol, and Washington D.C. The AzBA works with your federal, state, and local elected officials, and with the regulatory agencies, to promote a favorable business environment for banking, which in turn, pro- motes positive economic growth in Arizona. Get involved today . . . and I hope to see you at the annual meeting and convention next year! w