CEO Onboarding: Laurie Butz, Capital Credit Union
January 23, 2023
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Listen before acting, and honor the past while embracing the future — words of wisdom to help a new chief executive settle into the role.
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Impact Strategies From November 2022
November 28, 2022
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A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 2)
November 28, 2022
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Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial welfare.
4 Ways To Support Small Businesses Every Saturday
November 21, 2022
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No need to wait until Nov. 26, credit unions can back local businesses any day off the year.
It’s Time To Join The Robot Revolution
October 31, 2022
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AI, chat bots, autonomous programs, and more are improving member service and back-office efficiency.
Impact Strategies From October 2022
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A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
It Takes A Team To Fight Fraud
October 15, 2022
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Verve, A Credit Union is collaborating with local law enforcement to help community members better protect themselves against a variety of fraud.
Summit Credit Union Focuses On Women
August 22, 2022
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The Wisconsin-based institution sets itself apart by focusing on the needs of women, helping them gain financial independence, and, most recently, helping people take steps to close the gender pay gap.
Summit Credit Union Transforms Mortgage Department with Automation
July 11, 2022
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The Wisconsin-based credit union leverages robotic process automation to bring together disparate systems, optimize resources, and make processes easier for loan officers and borrowers.
Navigating The Great Resignation: Tips From Turnover In The Senior Ranks
July 4, 2022
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Fueled by job mobility and retirement trends, credit unions are feeling the challenges of replacing C-level managers. Follow these tips for finding the right replacement, keeping projects moving, and easing the transition.
CEO Onboarding: Laurie Butz, Capital Credit Union
Listen before acting, and honor the past while embracing the future — words of wisdom to help a new chief executive settle into the role.
Impact Strategies From November 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 2)
Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial ...
4 Ways To Support Small Businesses Every Saturday
No need to wait until Nov. 26, credit unions can back local businesses any day off the year.
It’s Time To Join The Robot Revolution
AI, chat bots, autonomous programs, and more are improving member service and back-office efficiency.
Impact Strategies From October 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
It Takes A Team To Fight Fraud
Verve, A Credit Union is collaborating with local law enforcement to help community members better protect themselves against a variety of fraud.
Summit Credit Union Focuses On Women
The Wisconsin-based institution sets itself apart by focusing on the needs of women, helping them gain financial independence, and, most recently, helping people take steps ...
Summit Credit Union Transforms Mortgage Department with Automation
The Wisconsin-based credit union leverages robotic process automation to bring together disparate systems, optimize resources, and make processes easier for loan officers and borrowers.
Navigating The Great Resignation: Tips From Turnover In The Senior Ranks
Fueled by job mobility and retirement trends, credit unions are feeling the challenges of replacing C-level managers. Follow these tips for finding the right replacement, ...
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