NCCB: not business as usual.

The 2007 ABA National Conference for Community Bankers, Feb. 18-21 at the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, Calif., promises new ideas, new information and new ways for your bank to compete and grow.

The conference's theme is "Not Business As Usual: Community

Conference participants can look forward to:

* Inspiring keynote speakers. Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, most recently the author "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln." Business guru Jason Jennings, best-selling author of "Think BIG-Act Small, How America's Best Performing Companies Keep the Start Up Spirit Alive!" Rags-to-riches brokerage CEO Christopher Gardner, whose Life story will be released as a major motion picture this month called the "The Pursuit of Happyness" starring Will Smith.

* Roundtable discussions. Three separate roundtable sessions, organized by bank asset size, enable community bankers to share experiences and trade solutions.

* Expanded networking and exhibit-hall time. More opportunities for networking and more time to browse the exhibit hall aisles for the Latest and best in community bank products and solutions.

* Upgraded guest program. Expanded to included frequent shuttles to the area's superb shopping venues, guided morning walks, spa discounts, speakers and special tours.

For more information about the 2007 ABA National Conference for Community Bankers or to register, go to aba.com and click on "Conferences/Schools" or call

1-800-BANKERS.