Annual Events

CBI Annual Convention:

July 16-18, Roof Garden, Okoboji

2025 CBI Annual Convention

Mark your calendar!

Join us for the CBI Annual Convention—where Iowa’s community bankers come together for learning, networking, and lakefront fun!

This family-friendly event is ideal for all bank employees—from tellers to directors and everyone in between—who want to learn, grow, and connect with fellow community bankers. Spend the mornings learning from industry thought leaders on topics relevant to community banking. Then enjoy fun and family time on Lake Okoboji!

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Book Your Hotel Room

Be sure to ask for the CBI block to receive a discounted rate.

Bridges Bay
630 Linden
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
712-332-2202

Okoboji Inn & Suites
3400 Okoboji Ave.
Milford, IA
712-338-4424

AmericInn
1005 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
712-332-9000

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16:

10:30 AM–4:00 PM—Shazam 4-Person Golf Scramble

  • 10:15 AM—Registration
    11:00 AM—Shotgun Start
    Emerald Hills Golf Club (808 S. Highway 71 Arnolds Park, IA 51331)

2:00 PM—Registration Desk located at Roof Garden Foyer
Sponsored by Fredrickson
5:00 PM–7:00 PM—Opening Reception & Awards—Majestic Pavilion, Arnolds Park

THURSDAY, JULY 17

6:30 AM–10:30 AM—Fishing Tournament

  • 6:30 AM—Registration
  • 7:00 AM —Fishing Begins
    State Pier, Arnolds Park
    Sponsored by Bankers Bank and MIB

8:00 AM—Registration Desk located at the Roof Garden Foyer
8:30 AM–10:30 AM—Continental on the Queen Boat Tour of West Okoboji—State Pier, Arnolds Park
Sponsored by Bell Bank
11:30 AM–1:00 PM—Lunch with Partners—Cash Prizes, Trade Show Area
Roof Garden, Arnolds Park

OPENING SESSION
All events take place at Majestic Pavilion unless otherwise noted.

1:00 PM–2:00 PM—Ag Panel
Sponsored by United Bankers’ Bank
2:00 PM–2:45 PM—Regulator Panel—Iowa Division of Banking, FDIC, Federal Reserve Bank
Sponsored by Shazam and Bankers Trust
2:45 PM–3:00 PM—Nutty Bar Break
Sponsored by Storey Kenworthy
3:00 PM–3:30 PM—Quentin Leighty, Treasurer, ICBA
3:30 PM–4:00 PM—Chad Hudson Remarks
4:00 PM–6:30 PM—Trade Show
Roof Garden Ballroom, Arnolds Park—Trade Show Bar & Food
Sponsored by Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
7:00 PM–9:00 PM—Leaders of Tomorrow Dinner—Beach Club at The Inn

FRIDAY, JULY 18

6:30 AM—5K Fun Run/Walk, State Pier, Arnolds Park
Sponsored by Quad City Bank & Trust
8:00 AM–9:45 AM—Annual Business Meeting & Breakfast
Sponsored by Bankers Bank and Nu-Source
9:45 AM–10:00 AM—Break
10:00 AM–10:30 AM—Small Business Success Story—Kozy Heating Manufacturing, Jim Hussong
10:30 AM–11:00 AM—U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra
11:00 AM–12:00 PM—Kent Stock, Norway, Iowa Baseball Coach and Author
Sponsored by EMC Insurance
12:00 PM—Concluding Remarks