BRIEF HISTORY

The MIBA was organized in 1959 after the 1958 statewide referendum on branch banking. Independent banking prevailed in the referendum battle, and branch banking was defeated by a 2 1/2 to 1 margin. Since that time, the MIBA has represented the interests of its membership in Jefferson City on issues of vital importance in both the Legislative and regulatory arenas. The MIBA was the first statewide independent bankers association to be formed and is the oldest state independent bankers association in the United States.