Digest ~ October 16, 2026
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Corinne Stayton
Director of Events
| Don't Miss the 2026 Delaware Trust Conference! | | | |
The countdown to the 2026 Delaware Trust Conference is on, and the excitement officially begins at our kickoff reception. This year's event promises insightful discussions, meaningful networking, and the opportunity to celebrate one of our industry's highest honors: the presentation of the Delaware Trust Lifetime Achievement Award.
As we prepare to welcome attendees from across the country, one debate has unexpectedly emerged: is it the Phillie Phanatic or the Philly Phanatic? While lifelong fans may have strong opinions, we're leaving that controversy to our readers, and looking forward to the special appearance by the local favorite green mascot at the kickoff reception!
Today, Delaware's trust industry has earned global recognition, and we're proud to showcase the expertise, innovation, and leadership that continue to make our state a premier trust jurisdiction. We look forward to welcoming you to Wilmington later this month for what promises to be another outstanding conference.
We hope to see you there!
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2026 Delaware Trust Conference
Speaker & Sponsor Kickoff Reception
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You're Invited!
Join us for an evening of networking at Iron Hill Brewery, a local brewpub featuring craft beers and classic American cuisine. Connect with fellow attendees, sponsors, speakers, and industry leaders as we kick off the 2026 Delaware Trust Conference.
Tickets to this exclusive event are $150/per person.
Platinum and Diamond sponsors receive two complimentary
registrations and speakers attend for free!
REGISTER ONLINE BY OCTOBER 23
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Santora CPA Group
Announces Two Additions to its Team
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Santora CPA Group, a Newark-based Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm, announced that:
Laura Mucha (left) has joined SCG’s Trust Services Team as Executive Assistant to the Managing Fiduciary, Theresa Hughes. She is a graduate of Widener University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising. With more than 20 years of administrative experience supporting senior-level executives, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team and is already providing invaluable support to Theresa and the entire Trust Services group.
Jenil Walker (right) has joined SCG as a Bookkeeper in our Small Business Services (SBS) Department. She is a graduate of the University of New Haven, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in Accounting. Jenil is currently working toward becoming a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, further expanding her expertise in serving our clients. We are pleased to have her on the SBS team and look forward to her continued growth and contributions.
| | BMF Partners Barbara and Michele Recognized in 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers Guide | |
Barbara Snapp Danberg (left) and Michele L. Muldoon (right), partners at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico, have been recognized in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers guide. The guide recognizes trust and estate attorneys, honoring those who help families plan their legacies and protect their assets. Barbara and Michele were recognized for their work in BMF’s Estates & Trusts and Elder Law practices, where they advise clients on estate and high-net-worth planning, asset protection trusts, trust administration, long-term care planning, special needs planning, and business succession planning.
Read more about Barbara and Michele’s practice below.
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Volunteers Needed:
Support Local Teens Through Mock Interviews
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The Warehouse RISE Program is seeking volunteer interviewers for its upcoming RISE "Mix & Meet" event on Wednesday, November 18, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at The Warehouse, 1121 Thatcher Street, Wilmington, DE.
This interactive event helps teens participating in the RISE youth workforce development program build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and gain valuable interview experience. Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet and engage with local young people while providing encouragement and constructive feedback in a supportive environment.
What to Expect
- 30 minutes of networking and refreshments
- Participation in a speed-interview format with RISE students
- Five to six brief mock interviews over the course of one hour
- Interview guides, sample questions, and conversation starters provided in advance
The organizers are seeking approximately 35 volunteer interviewers and welcome participation from banking professionals and others interested in supporting workforce development initiatives.
Interested in volunteering? Please respond by October 31. Feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues who may be interested in helping prepare Delaware’s future workforce for success.
Contact dsullivan@reachriverside.org to volunteer!
November 18, 2026 | 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. | Wilmington, DE
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Prismm has been selected as one of the Top 20 finalists in TechCrunch Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026, a highly competitive startup competition that showcases emerging companies with significant growth potential.
Thousands of startups applied for consideration this year. From that pool, 200 companies were selected to participate in Startup Battlefield, with only 20 advancing to pitch live on the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. Historically, Startup Battlefield has served as a launchpad for notable technology companies including Dropbox, Discord, Cloudflare, and Trello.
As a Top 20 finalist, Prismm will present its solution during a live pitch session before a panel of venture capital judges, followed by a question-and-answer discussion evaluating the company's business model, innovation, and market opportunity.
This recognition highlights Prismm's continued momentum and places the company among a select group of startups receiving national visibility at one of the technology industry's premier events.
Learn more about the Top 20 finalists in TechCrunch's announcement and join us in congratulating the Prismm team on this significant achievement.
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Explore CRA Coverage
in Your State
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Interactive maps now live
See how many banks are incentivized to invest in your community—and how changes could affect investment.
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The Community Reinvestment Act is a powerful tool, but often goes unknown in local communities. It incentivizes billions of dollars in private investment into low- and moderate-income neighborhoods every year. However, the impact of CRA depends on which banks are incentivized to provide capital to communities—and where.
Today, NAAHL and FairPlay AI have published interactive maps at naahl.org/cra that make local CRA coverage visible, showing where banks are actively incentivized to support affordable housing and community development and where coverage is thin or absent.
With federal agencies considering updates to the CRA framework, these maps are an important tool to understand the housing and community development impact nationwide and in your neighborhood.
What the Maps Show
The interactive maps allow you to explore CRA coverage across all 50 states, including:
- How many banks in your state are currently incentivized to make community development loans and investments
- Which communities have thin coverage from banks with community development incentives (only 1-5 banks) or no coverage from these banks at all ("community development deserts")
- How coverage would shift as the definitions of small, intermediate, and large banks change
- Which communities could lose coverage from banks with CRA incentives
| Learn the Evolving Role of Tellers in Today’s Banks! | |
This onboarding training for newly hired tellers will immerse learners in a modernized learning environment with a refreshed user interface, new graphics and enhanced interaction through narration!
Teller Basics: Upskill for a Digital World
Member Price: $150
Updated with a more interactive learning experience, this suite of six courses* — perfect for onboarding — teaches critical customer service and technical skills, from handling checks and cash to processing deposits and withdrawals, plus more.
Required Courses:
- Cash Handling
- Handling Checks
- Processing Transactions
- Providing Quality Customer Service
- Robbery and Bank Security
- The Changin Role of the Teller Go Huddle included
The ABA GO Huddle is a learning facilitation tool designed specifically for leaders who seek to meaningfully reinforce ABA self-paced training within their teams. Leaders will find practical tools and exercises to guide teams in application of the knowledge and skills from the Teller Basics curriculum in a supportive and interactive environment.
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2026 ABA Agricultural Bankers Conference
November 4-6, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN
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Today’s agricultural lending environment is full of risks — and opportunities. The 2026 Agricultural Bankers Conference will help position your loan portfolio to maximize growth now and seed profitability for the next ag cycle.
This year’s conference program will help you strategize at a higher level to navigate federal policies, national hot-topic issues, talent development and emerging technologies that will affect you and the future-focused decisions you need to make.
Join ag bankers from across the country in Minneapolis for the leading national conversation shaping the future of ag lending! Our event is condensed into 3 jam-packed days to reduce travel costs and time away from your business.
November 4-6, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN
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