The New Hampshire Bankers Association is a statewide, not-for-profit, trade association representing and serving all of the banking institutions in the State of New Hampshire whose purpose is to promote the general welfare, usefulness, and public perception of banks and banking institutions to the betterment of New Hampshire, its economy, and all its citizens. Founded in 1892, the NHBA embraces all charter types, thrifts, and commercial institutions, whether they are organized as publicly held corporations, mutuals, or cooperatives, both State- and Federally-chartered. The NHBA provides its members with government, public, and media relations at both the State and Federal levels. It also provides educational and training opportunities and serves as a resource for regulatory, technical, and statistical information. The New Hampshire Bankers Association Insurance Trust offers an attractive employee benefits program for member banks.