| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 1998 |
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OHIO BANKERS DAY CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY
Newest Member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Roger W. Ferguson, To Speak
The Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Financial Institutions and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will sponsor the Ohio Bankers Day Conference on Thursday, March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 350 North High Street, Columbus. This is the second year that the conference has been co-sponsored by the state regulator, the Division of Financial Institutions, and the federal regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
"Ohio Bankers Day is an outstanding opportunity to discuss issues critical to Ohio's banking industry," said Donna Owens, director of the Department of Commerce. "Approximately 300 top officials from state and national banks will come together to discuss timely topics with regulators."
The conference will feature Federal Reserve Board Governor Roger W. Ferguson, the newest member of the Board. His speech is titled "The Changing Banking Environment and Directions for Public Policy". A press availability with Governor Ferguson has been scheduled for approximately 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
In addition, Dr. David W. Cole, Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University, will outline his vision of successful banking organizations of the future. The conference will be opened by Lieutenant Governor Nancy P. Hollister and Director of Commerce Donna Owens.
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS:
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Welcome and General Session
W. Curtis Stitt, Superintendent, Division of Financial Institutions
Donna Owens, Director, Ohio Department of Commerce
Nancy P. Hollister, Lieutenant Governor
Legislative Update
Mike Van Buskirk, Executive Vice President, Ohio Bankers Association
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
"Have A Vision And Pursue It. . . "
Dr. David W. Cole, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University
(more)
11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Industry Status Report
David Thomas, Chief Examiner-Banks, Division of Financial Institutions
11:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Regulatory Panel
Richard Hardgrove, Deputy Superintendent for Banks, Division of Financial Institutions
R. Chris Moore, Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Scott M. Polakoff, Regional Director, FDIC
12:45 p.m.
Lunch
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Luncheon Speaker
"The Changing Banking Environment and Decisions for Public Policy"
Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
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Media are invited to all conference events on March 19, including Governor Ferguson's luncheon speech. Those wishing to order a meal may do so by bringing a check for $18, made payable to "Ohio Bankers Day". The purchase of a meal is not required for attendance.
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