The Brave New World Of Green Lending
January 10, 2022
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Energy efficiency loans, zero-carbon goals, underwriting, and strategic partnerships drive lending growth at VSECU.
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Making A Community Impact In Vermont And Beyond
January 10, 2022
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Member-directed giving, values-based programs, and the cooperative spirit all guide VSECU’s efforts to leave a positive impact on its community.
A Small But Mighty Response To Payday Lenders And Fintech Competitors
January 5, 2022
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Credit unions are experimenting with employee-sponsored small-dollar loan programs at the urging of Filene and the FINRA Foundation.
Tips To Make 2022 The Best Year Yet (Part 1)
December 13, 2021
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Credit union leaders share how they plan to make the coming year a success — both by numbers and beyond.
Local Cooperatives Thrive With VSECU
February 12, 2021
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The Vermont cooperative relies on a little-known state statute to make direct investments in cooperatives to bolster local economies and create a better world.
Lessons In Leadership: Marci Francisco
January 14, 2021
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The SVP of member experience at Premier America Credit Union discusses her credit union’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 1)
December 21, 2020
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Credit union chief executives share takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
What’s In A Name: Community Impact Officer
September 28, 2020
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Simeon Chapin plays an integral role in communicating and executing Vermont State Employees Credit Union’s goals to make a local and global difference.
How Credit Unions Help Credit Unions
September 21, 2020
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Three financial institutions live their cooperative principles by providing tactical support so smaller shops can focus on mission.
Credit Unions Overcome PPP ‘Nightmare’
May 27, 2020
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Portal crashes. Controversies. Confusion. Despite a shaky start, the Paycheck Protection Program is providing badly needed capital to more than 4.3 million small businesses nationwide.
The Brave New World Of Green Lending
Energy efficiency loans, zero-carbon goals, underwriting, and strategic partnerships drive lending growth at VSECU.
Making A Community Impact In Vermont And Beyond
Member-directed giving, values-based programs, and the cooperative spirit all guide VSECU’s efforts to leave a positive impact on its community.
A Small But Mighty Response To Payday Lenders And Fintech Competitors
Credit unions are experimenting with employee-sponsored small-dollar loan programs at the urging of Filene and the FINRA Foundation.
Tips To Make 2022 The Best Year Yet (Part 1)
Credit union leaders share how they plan to make the coming year a success — both by numbers and beyond.
Local Cooperatives Thrive With VSECU
The Vermont cooperative relies on a little-known state statute to make direct investments in cooperatives to bolster local economies and create a better world.
Lessons In Leadership: Marci Francisco
The SVP of member experience at Premier America Credit Union discusses her credit union's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 1)
Credit union chief executives share takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
What’s In A Name: Community Impact Officer
Simeon Chapin plays an integral role in communicating and executing Vermont State Employees Credit Union’s goals to make a local and global difference.
How Credit Unions Help Credit Unions
Three financial institutions live their cooperative principles by providing tactical support so smaller shops can focus on mission.
Credit Unions Overcome PPP ‘Nightmare’
Portal crashes. Controversies. Confusion. Despite a shaky start, the Paycheck Protection Program is providing badly needed capital to more than 4.3 million small businesses nationwide. ...
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