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#681: Passageways Reveals What's New in Secure Collaboration for Credit Union Boards...

11/30/2016

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Many of us are collaborating in new ways than ever before. Some use Slack, others use Google Drive, others Skype or Zoom. It's pretty amazing how we're working together these days. But how secure is it -- especially if you're a credit union Board?

To provide us with the inside scoop on secure collaboration is Passageways Director, Product Manager David Alder. David explains why credit unions and their Boards vitally need the tools for secure collaboration. He also reveals what's new in this area that will help credit unions communicate more effectively, efficiently, and securely.

Pretty cool technology on the horizon here. Check it out and let us know your thoughts.

#680: CUNA's Ryan Donovan Dissects the Election's Impact on Credit Unions...

11/30/2016

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CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan joined us to discuss the recent election's impact on credit unions, along with what might happen politically in 2017. Here's what we asked him...

What did this year’s election mean for credit unions — both presidency and other representatives?
Is Trump credit union friendly or is that undetermined at this point?
Trump just appointed former NCUA Board Member Michael Fryzel to help with NCUA transition process. What does that mean?
What do credit unions do now? What can they can they do to catch the ear of the new administration?
To wrap up: With the GAC around the corner, any advice for credit unions and their advocacy plans?

Check it out and let us know your thoughts.

#679: Why Diversity is Important for Today's Credit Union Success with NCUA's Monica Davy...

11/29/2016

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NCUA Office of Minority and Women Inclusion Director Monica Davy joins us to discuss the importance of diversity in today's credit union environment. Monica provides us with the diversity situation in our industry today, along with why it's so important -- citing a Harvard Business Review article: "The Financial Services Industry's Untapped Market."

Monica also provides tips and advice on how credit unions can check their diversity status as well as how they can up their game in this department. A very passionate and insightful talk with Monica you won't want to miss. Check it out.

#677: How Service CU Excelled in Business Lending to Win CUNA's Excellence in Lending Award...

11/28/2016

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Service Credit Union AVP of Business Services David Weed joins us to discuss his credit union's recent Excellence in Lending award from CUNA Lending Council. David shares how Service CU excelled in business lending -- construction lending in particular -- with their CUSO and Floor Plan Initiative that brought them $82 million in new loans.

Along with the "how to's," David also provides us with before-and-after results, benefits to the credit union, advice for other credit unions looking to experience similar success in business lending, and what's on the horizon for 2017.

Pretty cool story here. Check it out and let us know your thoughts

#676: Credit Unions for Kids Celebrates 20th Anniversary with 'Vote for Miracles' Campaign...

11/28/2016

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Credit Unions for Kids continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a new "Vote for Miracles" campaign to finish 2016 on a huge high note, sparking more momentum for 2017.

Credit Unions for Kids Executive Director Joe Dearborn joins us to discuss what this latest campaign is all about and how credit unions can, once again, rise to the occasion for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals nationwide. Joe also recaps a very successful year for the organization with other campaigns and appearances: Miracle Jeans Day, MAXX, REACH, etc.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts -- and don't forget to participate in Vote for Miracles!
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#681: Passageways Reveals What's New in Secure Collaboration for Credit Union Boards...

#680: CUNA's Ryan Donovan Dissects the Election's Impact on Credit Unions...

#679: Why Diversity is Important for Today's Credit Union Success with NCUA's Monica Davy...

#677: How Service CU Excelled in Business Lending to Win CUNA's Excellence in Lending Award...

#676: Credit Unions for Kids Celebrates 20th Anniversary with 'Vote for Miracles' Campaign...

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