GBA Associate Members

GBA Associate Membership is for those firms that serve banks and bankers. This membership has been an important part of the GBA since its founding in 1892. Today more than 200 businesses are enjoying increased visibility and expanded marketing opportunities while banks are receiving more options for top quality, cost-effective products and services.

Benefits of Associate Membership

Through Associate Membership in the GBA, businesses enjoy enhanced networking opportunities and get access to the latest news and events in Georgia's banking industry, all for an investment of about $2.75 a day:

Access to Decision Makers

• CEO mailing list on request to market your products and services
• Access to and member rates for GBA conferences, seminars and events as well as hundreds online educational programs
• Opportunities to serve on volunteer committees where you’ll interact with bank decision makers
• Members-only sponsorship, exhibit and advertising opportunities. 

Intelligence Sharing

• The latest industry news and information including the GBA Bulletin (50 electronic issues each year, 25 print versions), Legislative Updates during the General Assembly session and educational publications
• Consideration for publication of trend and shared-expertise articles from you in our regular member publications. 
• Opportunity to propose conference speaker and/or session content. If you or your company is interested in being considered to speak about trends, issues or best practices in your area of expertise, please submit a proposal and we’ll share it with the banker-led committees planning the programs.

Referrals and Promotion

• Promotion as an Associate Member by GBA staff in responding to bankers' requests for recommendation of products and/or service providers
• Company description listed in the Georgia Financial Institutions Directory and on GBA’s website
• Link from our website to your company’s website
• Usage of GBA Associate Member logo on printed literature and your website
• Opportunities to advertise on the GBA website and e-Bulletin. 

Additional Benefit

• Eligible to participate in GBA Retirement Services programs such as 401(k) plans.

How to Become a GBA Associate Member

Associate Membership dues are $1,000 per year. The GBA fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30.

To join, submit the application below and you'll receive an invoice for one year's dues. Upon payment, your company will be immediately added to our directories and mailing list; however, approval by the GBA Board of Directors must be granted as well. If not approved, your payment will be refunded.

GBA Associate Member Application

For additional information, contact Bo Brannen, 404.420.2014.