What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
Innovation Series: Digital / Member Growth
March 17, 2025
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Learn from 2025’s top innovators in digital growth
Credit Unions Deliver Impact. Members Are Here For It.
March 17, 2025
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Better rates, lower fees, and steadfast community presence are returning real financial results for the credit union movement.
A Year In Review And What Lies Ahead For Credit Unions In 2025
March 17, 2025
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The cooperative industry has shown much resiliency in today’s shifting economic landscape. That sets a strong precedent for weathering whatever might come.
Credit Unions Are Poised For Resilience Despite Challenges
March 17, 2025
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Credit union revenue surged amid rising interest rates but is now facing headwinds as loan growth slows, expenses climb, and asset quality weakens — making strategic financial management crucial for sustaining future earnings.
Follow The Data
March 17, 2025
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Best practices to encourage employee adoption and overcome change management challenges when implementing new technology across the institution.
Tariff Uncertainty Weakens Business And Consumer Sentiment
March 10, 2025
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
How to Harness AI to Drive Efficiency and Member Satisfaction
March 7, 2025
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In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use these tools to eliminate inefficiencies and accelerate key processes, while strengthening member relationships.
Chaos, Taxation, And More: Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC 2025
March 4, 2025
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The first full day of the Governmental Affairs Conference included a frank assessment of threats to the credit union tax status, news about the future of the NCUA, and more.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Analytics
March 4, 2025
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This year’s finalists help credit unions do more with data to grow their business and increase efficiency.
Uncertainty Grows For Credit Unions Tied To Government Employees
March 3, 2025
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A substantial portion of the industry is built around serving federal government employees. With federal jobs potentially in jeopardy, credit unions are preparing diverse responses.
Innovation Series: Digital / Member Growth
Learn from 2025's top innovators in digital growth
Credit Unions Deliver Impact. Members Are Here For It.
Better rates, lower fees, and steadfast community presence are returning real financial results for the credit union movement.
Credit Unions Are Poised For Resilience Despite Challenges
Credit union revenue surged amid rising interest rates but is now facing headwinds as loan growth slows, expenses climb, and asset quality weakens — making ...
Follow The Data
Best practices to encourage employee adoption and overcome change management challenges when implementing new technology across the institution.
Tariff Uncertainty Weakens Business And Consumer Sentiment
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
How to Harness AI to Drive Efficiency and Member Satisfaction
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use these tools to eliminate inefficiencies and accelerate key processes, while strengthening member relationships.
Chaos, Taxation, And More: Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC 2025
The first full day of the Governmental Affairs Conference included a frank assessment of threats to the credit union tax status, news about the future ...
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Analytics
This year's finalists help credit unions do more with data to grow their business and increase efficiency.
Uncertainty Grows For Credit Unions Tied To Government Employees
A substantial portion of the industry is built around serving federal government employees. With federal jobs potentially in jeopardy, credit unions are preparing diverse responses.
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Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
A Year In Review And What Lies Ahead For Credit Unions In 2025