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Symposium25: Worldwide Foundation's Mike Reuter Shares 2025 Campaigns of Cooperative Global Finance...

1/27/2025

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Mike Reuter, President at Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, joined us in the Studio Lounge (the first one of 2025!) to discuss details of the Foundation's upcoming 2025 campaigns, themes, and anticipated impact on the industry at a global level -- all to address global issues through cooperative finance.

Specifically, Mike shared key initiatives that include disaster relief efforts and the Global Women's Leadership Network, which offers scholarships for women leaders.

In addition, he talked about this year-long journey of exploration, engagement and impact within the global credit union movement. It is more than a journey, he said, it’s a chance to unite your local mission with global action, while strengthening the credit union DNA and positively impacting communities worldwide.

Amazing work the Worldwide Foundation does for credit unions internationally. Be sure to get involved at any level to further the credit union movement worldwide. #doglobalgood

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

Check out the rest of our CUES Symposium interviews on our archive page.

#3428: PARC Street Partners' New Execs Share Talent Trends for Credit Unions...

1/25/2025

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PARC Street Partners' newest Executive Benefits Consultants Uma Zielinski and Jason Berman joined us on the show to share their insights and expertise in talent trends, benefits, compensation, attracting and retaining top-tier execs for today's credit unions, and much more.

Uma and Jason shared their focus on executive compensation plans and client education for early 2025, as well as connecting with CEOs, attending conferences, enhancing their expertise to help benefits clients.

They also talked about looking to help credit unions improve their executive benefits, addressing trends like C-suite talent retention, and plan performance. Their decision to join the year-old firm was heavily influenced by the strong culture and teamwork at PARC Street Partners.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch the entire episode below for all the details.

#3427: How 'Goodbuy' Fuels Credit Union Growth in Deposits, Members, and More...

1/23/2025

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Goodbuy’s Co-founders Cara Oppenheimer (right) and Cary Fortin (left) joined us on the show to share how Goodbuy can fuel credit union growth, helping accelerate their non-interest income, commercial deposits, and member acquisition.

Cara and Cary explained how their consumer-facing shopping site specifically works to galvanize a credit union's member base to grow business accounts and deposits. The Goodbuy platform enables credit unions to power a branded marketplace, facilitating seamless commerce between community businesses and their members online and in-person.

They also talked about their philosophical alignment with the credit union mission, while working with to accelerate a micro-economy in their served communities with a white label marketplace.

Very inspiring story here from Cara and Cary and how they (Goodbuy) can indirectly become a credit union's new business development department through their popular shopping platform.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch the entire episode below for all the details.

#3426: How Credit Unions Can Capitalize on Trends in Attracting and Retaining Top-Tier Talent...

1/22/2025

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First Community Trust’s Executive Vice President, Managing Director Sheldon Reynolds stopped by the show to share his insights and expertise on trends in attracting and retaining today's top-tier talent for credit unions.

Specifically, Sheldon talked about his collection of compelling data on current workforce trends -- as well as macro trends about declining employee tenure and labor force participation.

He also addressed what employees are looking for in employer benefit programs and why they don't understand all that is available to them.

Lastly, Sheldon commented on how credit unions can leverage this information to attract and retain the top talent out there today and insights on 2025 in this arena.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch the entire interview below for all the details.

#3425: How Credit Unions Can Meet the Changing Member Expectations with Data Insights...

1/22/2025

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Trellance’s Director of Strategic Consulting Mandy Zurbrick joined us on the show to preview her upcoming February 5 webinar: “Meeting Changing Member Expectations with Data Insights.”

Mandy shared some of those changed expectations:

Personalization -- Tailored messaging, Tailored offers
Integrated experience -- Mobile apps, online banking, physical branches, etc., Seamless, intuitive experience no matter the channel
Proactive engagement -- Anticipate and meet member needs

She also talked about the role data plays in meeting changing member expectations:

Data is pivotal for executing all of the strategies we just covered
Data allows credit unions to create personalized messaging and offers, to create integrated experiences, and to be proactive in meeting member needs
Investing in a data management solution is vital for meeting member needs

Lastly. Mandy mentioned how Trellance can help credit unions meet their members’ changing needs by offering robust data management solutions, including the Data Warehouse. She added that they have helped other credit unions meet member expectations, sharing a couple of examples of that assistance.

Again, all this and more will be discussed in Trellance's upcoming webinar on February 5th at 2:00 p.m. (EST) with Mandy and Amanda Emery who will be the presenting SMEs. Register today!

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