Influence
Make an Impact Through Advocacy.
Your voice matters. Together, we can help shape policies that strengthen community banks and the communities they serve.
BankIn Minnesota brings community bankers together to advocate for an environment where local banks can compete, grow, and continue investing in the people and places they know best.
A Stronger Voice for Community Banking
Community banks serve every Minnesota county, financing small businesses, supporting agriculture, helping families, and investing in local communities. In many rural areas, they are the only physical banking presence.
The policies that affect community banks have an impact far beyond the bank itself.
That's why BankIn Minnesota works at the State Capitol, in Washington, D.C., and in the public arena to ensure the community banking perspective is understood by policymakers, regulators, the media, and the public.
When community bankers speak together, our voice carries further.
BankIn Minnesota President & CEO Rich Jones and Granite Bank President/CEO Jerry Reiter testify in support of community bank tax relief at the Minnesota Capitol.
Your Voice, Amplified
Influence PolicyBankIn Minnesota represents community bank interests at the Minnesota Capitol and in Washington, D.C., working with experienced government relations partners to advance priorities and respond to proposals that could affect your bank, customers, and community. |
Connect Bankers + PolicymakersYour experience gives advocacy its power. BankIn Minnesota creates opportunities for you to meet with legislators and regulators, build relationships, and put real-world context behind the issues being considered in St. Paul and Washington. |
Shape the ConversationBankIn Minnesota engages with reporters and news outlets to ensure the community banking perspective is represented, using media outreach, member stories, and expert commentary to highlight the impact community banks have across Minnesota. |
Turn Insight Into Action
You don't have to be a policy expert to be an effective advocate. You already know what matters most: your bank, your customers, and your community.
BankIn Minnesota makes it easier to stay informed and take action when your voice can make a difference.
Stay Informed
During the Minnesota legislative session, BankIn Minnesota helps you stay current on what's happening at the Capitol and know when your voice can make a difference.
Read weekly Legislative Updates during the Minnesota legislative session for the latest developments, community banking implications, and issues we're watching.
Join Capitol Check-Ins for timely analysis, live Q&A, and discussion with BankIn's public affairs partners and fellow community bankers during Minnesota's legislative session.
Watch for Advocacy Alerts when timely member action can make a difference. We'll tell you whom to contact and how, provide context on the issue, and offer guidance to help community bankers speak with a clear, unified voice.
Build Relationships
Community bankers are trusted voices with policymakers. Build relationships with the legislators who represent your bank, participate in meetings at the Capitol and in your district, and join fellow community bankers for advocacy opportunities in Washington, D.C.
A simple introduction can go a long way. By establishing yourself as a resource before an issue arises, you help lawmakers better understand community banking – and the people, businesses, and communities affected by the decisions they make.
You know your bank. You know your community. BankIn Minnesota helps make sure your perspective is heard.
Advocacy Shaped by Community Bankers
BankIn Minnesota's advocacy priorities aren't developed in a vacuum.
The Legislative Committee brings firsthand industry perspective to BankIn's advocacy efforts, helping identify emerging issues, shape priorities and messaging, strengthen relationships with policymakers, and mobilize fellow bankers when action is needed.
BankIn Minnesota PAC
The BankIn Minnesota PAC strengthens community banking's voice in St. Paul through voluntary support from community bankers, bank directors, and employees of Associate Member Organizations. The Directors' Club recognizes bank boards that demonstrate a shared commitment to that work.