Continued Midday Conversations: Communication & Conflict- Protecting your business from fraud and internal risk

Continued Conversations: Communication & Conflict – Protecting your business from fraud and internal risk

(online) with Live Zoom Videocast:  12 noon – 1 p.m.

Short online conversations that continue the How To Series, offering practical ways to go a bit deeper on specific topics.

• Protecting your business from fraud and internal risk (Risk & Trust)

– Thursday, October 15

Speaker: Emily Hobbs, Androscoggin Bank

Trust is built slowly in a business—and can be shaken quickly when something goes wrong. Continuing our conversation on communication and conflict, this Midday Conversation focuses on practical ways businesses can protect themselves from fraud and internal risk while maintaining a healthy, trusting culture. We’ll look at common scams targeting small businesses, warning signs leaders should pay attention to, and practical steps that can reduce risk—from internal controls to cybersecurity awareness and banking tools. A practical conversation designed to help businesses stay proactive without creating unnecessary fear or complexity.

Emily Hobbs is Senior Vice President and Director of Enterprise Risk Management at Androscoggin Bank. Beginning her banking career as a teller, she progressed through operational and risk management roles and has built more than 16 years of experience in community banking. Before joining Androscoggin Bank, Emily spent 14 years with another Maine community bank. With 11 years of experience in risk management, including a focus on fraud prevention, detection, and response, she is dedicated to raising awareness of emerging fraud threats and helping strengthen fraud prevention efforts within the communities she serves.