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Associate Member Benefits

Become an ICBND Associate Member and let us help you expand your reach within North Dakota’s community banking network. Here are just a few of the valuable benefits you’ll enjoy as an Associate Member:

  • Business Referrals: ICBND actively promotes your business to all of our member banks through direct referrals and networking connections.
  • High-Visibility Listing: Your company description, logo, and contact details are featured in the ICBND Associate Member Directory—the go-to resource our bankers use when selecting vendors, suppliers, and consultants.
  • Discounted Advertising: Enjoy exclusive member-only rates on advertising in The Community Banker, our newsletter reaching more than 800 industry professionals.
  • Thought Leadership Opportunities: Share your expertise by speaking at ICBND education events or submitting articles of industry relevance for publication in The Community Banker—free of charge.
  • Education Savings: Access discounted rates for all ICBND educational programs, including live seminars and webinars.
  • Annual Convention Access and Exposure: Secure your spot to exhibit at the annual ICBND Convention and Exposition—a premier opportunity to connect with decision-makers in community banking. This invaluable opportunity to attend, sponsor, and participate in the ICBND Convention and Expo is exclusively available to ICBND associate member organizations.
  • Sponsorship Visibility: Enhance your brand exposure with sponsorship opportunities at the Annual Convention and education events.
  • Business Discounts: Just like our bank members, you’ll enjoy access to ICB Marketing Solutions – ICBND’s cooperative purchasing program. Take advantage of significant discounts on office supplies, promotional swag, UPS/Unishippers shipping, and more, all with personalized customer service via ICBND staff.
  • Exclusive Hotel Discounts: Take advantage of special member rates at participating hotels.
  • Endorsed Membership Eligibility: After 12 months of membership, you’ll be eligible to apply for an exclusive Endorsed Member designation, further elevating your credibility within the industry.

Ready to join? Submit your membership application today. Once received, we’ll contact your references and present your application to our Board of Directors for final approval.

APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP