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A Bus, A Bar, and A Basketball Court? Welcome To Vibrant’s New HQ

Matt McCombs has an enduring vision for his credit union that has been a decade in the making. That vision has little to do with cash machines, loan files or direct deposits, but includes basketballs, beer, and ice cream cones. It’s unconventional thinking for an unconventional organization at the crossroads of America’s heartland. McCombs, the

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Impact Strategies From June 2022

Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are finding to serve members and make a difference in their communities.

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A Bus, A Bar, and A Basketball Court? Welcome To Vibrant’s New HQ

Matt McCombs has an enduring vision for his credit union that has been a decade in the making. That vision has little to do with ...
Features

Impact Strategies From June 2022

Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are ...
Features

Mentoring Program Connects C-Suite Women With Young Black Professionals

A six-week, 1-to-1 mentoring program connects white women in senior leadership positions with up-and-coming black women in the credit union industry to open discussion around ...
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How 3 Credit Unions Tackle Systemic Issues

Special loan programs at cooperatives across the country address equity, financial deserts, emergency aid, and climate change.
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What’s In A Name: Director Of Social Impact

Ivy Glover is one year into making sure DEI is more than just a buzzword at the Buckeye State’s biggest credit union.
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Book Raises Questions For Credit Unions

A recent study of one family’s struggles with poverty and social services should force our industry to examine how we can be a better resource ...
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A Call For Cooperatives To Close The Racial Homeownership Gap

GreenState Credit Union has committed $1 billion toward home loans for communities of color. CEO Jeff Disterhoft is rallying the entire industry to take similar ...
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Crowdsourcing For A Cause: How Blue FCU Plans To Ease The Down Payment Pinch

The Wyoming-based credit union is testing a program that rewards members for contributing to a fund to help other members more easily afford a down ...
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5 Ways Credit Unions Are Fighting The Affordable Housing Crisis

Credit unions across the country have rolled out programs to create better days in their communities.
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Customizable Software Makes Collections Easier For Credit Unions

Efficient, easy-to-use software eliminates administrative work while helping managers keep track of member accounts.

Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?

After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.

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