Become a CBAO Partner

As part of CBAO's mission to deliver economic and competitive advantages to Ohio's community banks, we identify and partner with premier service providers who are dedicated to enhancing the community banking industry.

Our partner program is designed to foster mutually beneficial relationships between top-notch businesses and our members. CBAO Partners enjoy exclusive benefits and marketing opportunities. 

Interested in becoming a CBAO Partner?

Please contact Aza Bittinger at (614) 846-2238 to discuss partnership opportunities.

Partner Benefits

• Discounts on webinars and in-person trainings, our annual convention, special events, and compensation reports
• Subscription to The Ohio Community Banker quarterly magazine 
• Subscription to Community Banking Connected electronic newsletter
• Priority notification for attendance at events, advertising and sponsorship opportunities, and exhibit booth space at annual convention
• Discounts on marketing and advertising
• Listing and link on CBAO website and listing in The Ohio Community Banker
  
• Quarterly mailing of membership lists
• Member referral for products and services
• Use of CBAO partner logo

Partner Qualifications

• Partner on agreement basis
• Exclusive partner for Community Bankers Association of Ohio
  • No competitive endorsements without prior written approval by CBAO
• Exclusive partner only for primary product(s) as listed in agreement
• Marketing materials available to CBAO for distribution
• May be subject to reference check, due diligence and on-site review
• CBAO membership termination results in non-member pricing within 30 days of notice
• Members of other state associations are included in current agreement when partner is notified