The mission of the Connecticut Bankers Association is to represent the financial institutions in the State of Connecticut and to serve as the voice of its members in matters of their common interest. The Connecticut Bankers Association shall support and promote legislative and regulatory actions at the state and federal level that benefit the general welfare of its member institutions, the banking industry and the people of the State of Connecticut. The Connecticut Bankers Association shall encourage and facilitate the interchange of information and ideas among its members. The Association shall serve the collective needs of its members through development of educational programs and providing cost-effective services.