What’s In A Name: Chief Culture Officer
May 30, 2022
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Emma Hayes brings a career built on a commitment to inclusion and internal development for her new role at SECU.
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How Data Analytics Helps Peoples Advantage Fulfill Its CDFI Mandate
May 23, 2022
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Top-Level Takeaways A better understanding of data trends has helped Peoples Advantage get buy-in from staff at all levels when it comes to meeting lending and membership goals. Credit unions with low-income and CDFI certification can use data to ensure they’re fulfilling the mission that goes along with those designations. Analytics isn’t just for large
USC Credit Union Teams Up For Community Impact
May 23, 2022
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The California cooperative and two for-profit banks together launched an emergency relief fund to support vulnerable businesses struggling amid a post-COVID environment.
Supporting The Military Is More Than A Job At AmeriCU
May 23, 2022
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The New York credit union addresses financial readiness for military members via basic budgeting guidance as well as more in-depth financial planning for soldiers heading down the wrong path.
Lease Buyouts Are Booming At Affinity FCU
May 16, 2022
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High used car prices make buying out the residual on a leased vehicle a burgeoning business, and this New Jersey credit union is targeting that trade.
Exit Interview: Cheryl DeBoer, Advia Credit Union
May 16, 2022
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After 18 years as CEO at the Kalamazoo, MI, cooperative, DeBoer is ready to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.
A Strategy To Serve Members And Build Non-Interest Income
May 16, 2022
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Top-Level Takeaways CBC Federal Credit Union launched an insurance CUSO in August 2021 to provide members with money-saving options. As an added bonus, the CUSO also adds a new source of non-interest income. The CBC Insurance Agency has already surpassed its 100-policy milestone. The credit union now has plans to offer DMV registration services in-branch.
How COVID-19 Pushed The SECU Foundation Out Of Its Comfort Zone
May 16, 2022
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More targeted giving and other changes helped the foundation make a bigger difference in the lives of North Carolinians — especially those in rural and low-income communities.
DC Credit Union’s Decade Of Changing Young Lives
May 9, 2022
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Since its launch in 2010, the credit union’s Summer Youth Employment Program has helped young members earn an income, save money, and build financial wellness.
Lake Trust Nurtures Local Entrepreneurs
May 9, 2022
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A partnership between the Michigan-based credit union and a local economic development group is helping new businesses test concepts and gain business experience via a new incubator space.
What’s In A Name: Chief Culture Officer
Emma Hayes brings a career built on a commitment to inclusion and internal development for her new role at SECU.
How Data Analytics Helps Peoples Advantage Fulfill Its CDFI Mandate
Top-Level Takeaways A better understanding of data trends has helped Peoples Advantage get buy-in from staff at all levels when it comes to meeting lending ...
USC Credit Union Teams Up For Community Impact
The California cooperative and two for-profit banks together launched an emergency relief fund to support vulnerable businesses struggling amid a post-COVID environment.
Supporting The Military Is More Than A Job At AmeriCU
The New York credit union addresses financial readiness for military members via basic budgeting guidance as well as more in-depth financial planning for soldiers heading ...
Lease Buyouts Are Booming At Affinity FCU
High used car prices make buying out the residual on a leased vehicle a burgeoning business, and this New Jersey credit union is targeting that ...
Exit Interview: Cheryl DeBoer, Advia Credit Union
After 18 years as CEO at the Kalamazoo, MI, cooperative, DeBoer is ready to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.
A Strategy To Serve Members And Build Non-Interest Income
Top-Level Takeaways CBC Federal Credit Union launched an insurance CUSO in August 2021 to provide members with money-saving options. As an added bonus, the CUSO ...
How COVID-19 Pushed The SECU Foundation Out Of Its Comfort Zone
More targeted giving and other changes helped the foundation make a bigger difference in the lives of North Carolinians — especially those in rural and ...
DC Credit Union’s Decade Of Changing Young Lives
Since its launch in 2010, the credit union’s Summer Youth Employment Program has helped young members earn an income, save money, and build financial wellness.
Lake Trust Nurtures Local Entrepreneurs
A partnership between the Michigan-based credit union and a local economic development group is helping new businesses test concepts and gain business experience via a ...
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