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Contact:	Robert Schmermund (202) 857-3104 Jim Eberle (202) 857-3145	Jim Eberle (202) 857-3145 (work) (703) 893-2593 (home) [email protected]	For Immediate Release September 20, 2006
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AMERICA’S COMMUNITY BANKERS ANNOUNCES ALLIANCE WITH CENTER FOR FINANCIAL TRAINING-ATLANTIC STATES

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s Community Bankers has entered into an alliance with the Center for Financial Training—Atlantic States (CFT-AS) to expand the accessibility of quality professional development to all levels of community bank employees nationwide. As part of this agreement, ACB members will be accorded CFT-AS member pricing.

CFT-AS has been providing specialized financial institution courses for many years, with current enrollment of more than 9,000 financial institution employees. CFT-AS offers some 2,000 courses in flexible formats, including online and correspondence study options. These programs include instructor-led and self-paced online courses and guided self-study programs. Many of the courses are eligible for college credit and professional credentials thanks to college-credit transfer recommendations made by the American Council on Education.

“These courses will be cost-effective for our banks because attendees can participate from home or office without travel costs or time out of the office,” said Diane Casey-Landry, ACB president and CEO. “ACB is delighted to add this offering to our own outstanding curriculum of workshops, schools and conferences for bankers.”

Michael Meakem, CFT-AS president, added: “The Center for Financial Training—Atlantic States is excited about this opportunity to supplement ACB’s educational programs with state-of-the-art distance learning alternatives.”

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America’s Community Bankers is the national trade association committed to shaping the future of banking by being the innovative industry leader strengthening the competitive position of community banks. To learn more about ACB, visit www.AmericasCommunityBankers.com.

The Center for Financial Training— Atlantic States is a non-profit, financial services education provider. To learn more about CFT-AS, visit www.cftatlantic.org.

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