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Symposium25: CFCU Leaders Share Best Practices to CEO/Board Chair Success...

1/29/2025

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Tansley Stearns, President/CEO at Community Financial Credit Union, and Teri Kuehn, Board Chair at Community Financial Credit Union, stopped by the Studio Lounge to discuss CEO and board chair dynamics, emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration in governance efforts.

Tansley and Teri also highlighted their collaboration best practices on shared challenges and the significance of building successful relationships to ultimately benefit the credit union and its members -- and the community it serves, as well.

They shared how effective communication is key to managing differing ideas, while collaboration among other credit unions is essential for resource sharing and industry advancement.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to check out our Studio Lounge sponsors supporting our coverage of the 2025 CUES Symposium:
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Despite Impossible podcast (hosted by CFCU's President/CEO Tansley Stearns)
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Click here to watch other Studio Lounge episodes from CUES Symposium, too.

Symposium25: How Kaua'i FCU's Economic Resilience Center Provides Opportunities for Area Residents...

1/29/2025

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Sean Kaley, President/CEO at Kaua'i Federal Credit Union, joined us in the Studio Lounge to discuss how the credit union's consistent community outreach efforts -- via its Economic Resilience Center (Kalukalu at 1624) -- provide a myriad of financial services/solutions and career enhancing opportunities for members and non-members in the surrounding communities.

Sean shared several examples of job training programs, financial education, and much more the center provides the local communities to lift up the local residents. It also provided community support initiatives during recent natural disasters that impacted the area.

In addition, he addressed housing affordability issues on Kaua'i and how the credit union is stepping up in this area to help members become homeowners.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to check out our Studio Lounge sponsors supporting our coverage of the 2025 CUES Symposium:
CUES
Earnest Consulting Group
PARC Street Partners
Despite Impossible podcast (hosted by CFCU's President/CEO Tansley Stearns)
ASAPP Financial Technology

Click here to watch other Studio Lounge episodes from CUES Symposium, too.

Symposium25: Interra's Amy Sink Shares the Real Cost of Faster Payments...

1/29/2025

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Amy Sink, CEO at Interra Credit Union, joined us in the Studio Lounge to discuss the real cost of convenience -- especially when it comes to immediate payments -- and how her credit union's use of Prizeout flipped that cost on its head. A happy ending to this costly tale of having faster payments today.

In particular, Amy talked about, yes, it's important to have faster payments -- but at what cost? She, subsequently, shared the challenges of faster payments and the impact of apps like Venmo have on traditional banking. She added that Prizeout's solution (rewards with instant cashback) enhances member engagement through cashback programs.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to check out our Studio Lounge sponsors supporting our coverage of the 2025 CUES Symposium:
CUES
Earnest Consulting Group
PARC Street Partners
Despite Impossible podcast (hosted by CFCU's President/CEO Tansley Stearns)

Click here to watch other Studio Lounge episodes from CUES Symposium, too.

Symposium25: Curql's Nick Evens Shares Fintech Outlook for Credit Unions in 2025...

1/29/2025

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Nick Evens, President/CEO at Curql, stopped by the Studio Lounge to discuss Curql's activities for 2025 and a Curql Fund update (Curql Fund II surpasses $200 million in investment commitments), as well as his fintech outlook for this year.

Specifically, Nick talked about the role of credit unions in fintech product development is highlighted, noting a shift from viewing technology providers as vendors to partners.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to check out our Studio Lounge sponsors supporting our coverage of the 2025 CUES Symposium:
CUES
Earnest Consulting Group
PARC Street Partners
Despite Impossible podcast (hosted by CFCU's President/CEO Tansley Stearns)
ASAPP Financial Technology

Click here to watch other Studio Lounge episodes from CUES Symposium, too.

Symposium25: Unitus Community Wins the 2024 John Pembroke Catalyst for Change Award...

1/27/2025

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Steven Stapp, President/CEO at Unitus Community Credit Union, stopped by the Studio Lounge just after his credit union received the 2024 John Pembroke Catalyst for Change award for their dedication and deep commitment to DEI across all facets of their operations.

According to the CUES press release, Unitus has demonstrated exceptional leadership in embedding DEI principles throughout its operations. Their comprehensive DEI Action Plan serves as a cornerstone of their strategic planning, ensuring that DEI is not just an initiative, but a core value that drives the organization forward. What sets Unitus apart is the way their efforts were shaped by the feedback and commitment of their employees, who championed greater inclusivity and equity well before the events of 2020 brought national attention to these issues.

Steven shared many of the DEI-focused programs the credit union has implemented over the years that keeps them at the forefront of this movement.

In addition, Steven talked about the credit union's “Unitus Social Responsibility Commitments" for the upcoming year, which, for its past commitments, led it to win the Catalyst for Change award this year.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to check out our Studio Lounge sponsors supporting our coverage of the 2025 CUES Symposium:
CUES
Earnest Consulting Group
PARC Street Partners
Despite Impossible podcast (hosted by CFCU's President/CEO Tansley Stearns)
ASAPP Financial Technology

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Symposium25: CFCU Leaders Share Best Practices to CEO/Board Chair Success...

Symposium25: How Kaua'i FCU's Economic Resilience Center Provides Opportunities for Area Residents...

Symposium25: Interra's Amy Sink Shares the Real Cost of Faster Payments...

Symposium25: Curql's Nick Evens Shares Fintech Outlook for Credit Unions in 2025...

Symposium25: Unitus Community Wins the 2024 John Pembroke Catalyst for Change Award...

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