Using business to improve the world. Sounds like something credit unions can get behind. Enter Net Impact.
In this podcast, we sit down with executive director Liz Maw who talks us through corporate social responsibility, career paths, credit unions, and more. She tells us why credit union business practices already match up with many talented students’ [...]
By Ray Cromer, CEO, Envision Credit Union
The key lesson we took away from 2007? Don’t Panic! Having been in the credit union arena for over 40 years, this market cycle, too, shall pass. Actually, Envision did better in 2007 than in 2006, because we stayed the strategic course in all the fundamental areas — core [...]
By Ron Burniske, CEO, Chartway FCU
Chartway is a consumer lending organization; as the individual markets are more saturated, the competition for one sale has become more intense. In 2007, we came to a realization that even the credit union industry has lost cohesion. Credit unions are competing with their brethren — opening branches across the [...]
By Larry Sharp, CEO, Arrowhead Central Credit Union
Arrowhead Central Credit Union finished 2007 with strong financial results despite its geographic location in the “eye of the storm” – California’s housing bust. In preparation for a weakening economy, Arrowhead reduced operating expenses by 8.5% and balanced its loan portfolio. Arrowhead ended 2007 with a Return on [...]
By Bill Connors, CEO, Purdue Employees FCU
We are in the low portion of a normal cycle. Previous good planning should carry you through, but some points to remember: Don’t panic; keep diversified; emphasize service over yield; stick to your mission; and maintain strong contact with members
The media has its horror stories and some credit unions [...]
By Bridget Looby
In the Saginaw area, Catholic Federal displays a deep commitment to the communities and the Catholic flock.
Catholic FCU began in 1956 in the rectory of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Saginaw and then grew through new members and mergers. It expanded to encompass the 11 Michigan counties composing the Diocese of Saginaw. It [...]
AT&T has created an interactive online safety game for kids.
“It can be difficult for children to understand the dangers of the Internet, but information presented in a fun, inviting format sometimes makes it easier to learn. Our Internet safety game for kids is designed to teach elementary school children about safety and security while [...]
May 12, 2008
Nancy M. Morris
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549-1090
Re: Comment to Proposed Changes to Part 248-Regulation SP: Privacy of Consumer
Financial Information and Safeguarding Personal Information – File Number S7-06-08
Dear Ms. Morris:
This is a comment letter by the National Association of Credit Union Services Organizations (”NACUSO”). NACUSO is a trade association that [...]
Las Vegas, Nev. (April 28, 2008) – The formal announcement of the 2008 NACUSO Collaboration and Innovation Award winner was made official today, during a general session special awards presentation, at the NACUSO 2008 Annual Conference in Las Vegas. The 2008 premier award winner was CU*Answers. Randy Karnes, CEO, accepted the award for CU*Answers, a [...]
Las Vegas, Nev. (April 30, 2008) – Attendees at the Wednesday, April 30, general session of the NACUSO 2008 Annual Conference were treated to a special keynote presentation by Randy Karnes, CEO, CU*Answers, followed by a special question-and-answer panel dialogue between Dave Serlo, president/CEO, PSCU Financial Services, Stan Hollen, president/CEO, CO-OP Financial Services, and Randy [...]
