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2 Lessons From A $3 Billion Data Powerhouse

Top-Level Takeaways BCU built its data warehouse in 2006. Since then, the information it contains has ballooned, requiring a better way to query, understand, and validate the data. A centralized member intelligence team is establishing stricter data governance and standards. “BCU ($3.2B, Vernon Hills, IL) has an insatiable appetite for data” says credit union vice

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How Andigo Captured Core Conversion Happiness

The Prairie State credit union converted to a new core platform as part of a transformation to a new charter, a new headquarters, and a ...
Industry Insights

Which Credit Union In Every State Returns The Most Value To Members?

An interactive graphic by Callahan & Associates highlights ROM leaders by state. Who's tops in your state?
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5 Stars For This Online Review Strategy

Consumers Credit Union’s 5 Star Difference program incents staff to identify positive promoters during member interactions.
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5 Branches Where There Were 23

Single-sponsor State Farm FCU reduces branch count while executing an enhanced service strategy that drives industry-leading efficiencies.
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High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program

Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
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2 Lessons From A $3 Billion Data Powerhouse

Top-Level Takeaways BCU built its data warehouse in 2006. Since then, the information it contains has ballooned, requiring a better way to query, understand, and ...
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5 Ways To Wed Culture And Compliance

Enterprise-wide awareness at Heartland Credit Union helps the Illinois cooperative stay in step with regulatory rule-following.
Industry Insights

Build It Right And They Will Come

Credit union credit card mavens dish at Card Forum 2018.
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How Alliant Credit Union Reinvented Its Lending Program

Teamwork and a new software system helped the Chicago cooperative execute a transformational change.
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How To Create A Vibrant Culture

To go along with a name change, this Illinois credit union shifted its overall culture.
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5 Takeaways From Trendwatch

The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America’s credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a stronger bottom line.

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Membership And Annual Member Growth, 06.30.25

2 Hot Takes On Member Growth

Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.

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