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Our #portco, CNote, is doing excellent work to advance financial equality by enabling investors to invest capital into under-resourced communities. To learn more about CNote's impactful work and its collaborations with the excellent credit unions in its network, check out these inspiring stories. #ILoveMyCreditUnion #ImpactInvesting

Competition in the financial sector is fierce, but credit unions have a unique advantage. Chad Miller, President & CEO of Southwest Louisiana Credit Union, shares insights on why competition is essential and how collaboration can amplify impact. Explore the power of collaboration, community focus, and innovation in driving credit unions forward. #CreditUnions #Collaboration #CommunityFocus #Innovation

Why Do Credit Unions = 😃 Today is the #InternationalDayOfHappiness! Research suggests that happiness comes from our connections to others and being part of something good. So, let's focus on building and nurturing our relationships with loved ones, colleagues, and communities. Let's also strive to make a positive impact in the world around us! #happiness #connection #positivity 💪✌️❤️ America's Credit Unions Nebraska Credit Union League LincOne Federal Credit Union City of Lincoln – Lincoln, Nebraska #keepmoneylocal #creditunions #yourmoneyfurther

Read here to learn about the first ever #AZCUWeek and all the #local support that happened during the week.

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On June 26, we commemorate the 90th anniversary of a landmark moment in American history: President Franklin D. Roosevelt's signing of the Federal Credit Union Act of 1934. Born out of the desperation of the Great Depression, this Act revolutionized the financial landscape by establishing federal credit unions. Explore the profound legacy and future of credit unions in this CUInsight.com article.

LAFCU is transforming lives by offering Michigan residents opportunities to reflect on current financial behaviors and create tangible ways to build financial stability. Read more about the credit union's Pathway Contest and how its changing lives: https://lnkd.in/gew8Vx-e

Today, Governor Kathy Hochul has proclaimed March 26, 2024 as Credit Union Day in New York State. 🎉   We are proud to share that a few of our internal-owners are attending the 2024 State Governmental Affairs Conference in Albany, where they have the opportunity to ignite change in the credit union landscape, reinforce the collective voice of the credit union movement, and reaffirm our focus on making our members’ lives—and our community—better.   We exist because of our members, and it's important to remember that:   🔸 Credit Unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that exist to serve their members.  🔸 True to the credit union mission, and at the core of our values, is an unwavering commitment to creating mutual value for members and the larger community.  🔸 Our goal is to ensure members are well-positioned to achieve their personal and financial goals.  🔸 This is driven by a rich history, and deeply rooted in our core values, that put people first.   🔸 Today, as Northern Credit Union, we’re state-chartered and proudly serve more than 40,000 members.   To review bill #J02023 and read Governor Hochul's proclamation, visit: https://lnkd.in/g-mQz3WK

How familiar are you with the Federal Reserve? Here is a quick history. #fed #federalreserve #fedpolicy

Our #YPSpotlight today is on Breana Kennedy, member service rep at Union Fidelity Federal Credit Union in Houston, TX. She's been in the credit union industry for two years! 🌟What is your favorite thing about working in the credit union? My favorite thing about working in the credit union would be having the opportunity to help members and my colleagues by using my problem-solving skills and the grit to not give up on any task or issue. 🌟Have you had a mentor, or have you been a mentor? My CEO, Karen Montgomery, is my informal mentor. She has taken me under her wing and taught me all she knows. She is a rockstar and has shown me in many ways the value of credit unions, whether explaining loans to a member, showing me ways to grow in the credit union industry, or even encouraging me to get involved in advocacy. This has given me courage and developed me as a leader to teach and guide others. 🌟Tell us about your professional development. I'm taking a course through the Houston Chapter of Credit Unions called the Leadership Academy. In this class alone, I've learned about the history of credit unions, shared branching, advocacy, interchange, and so much more. I have also received training on ALM, ACH and rules and guidelines. I would love to receive as much training as possible on everything, especially accounting. Accounting is my passion, and I have wanted to learn and practice it in my credit union. 🌟Have you participated in advocacy initiatives? In March 2023, I attended a Day at the Capitol. We visited with senators and representatives to share our most important bills and issues. I learned how important advocacy is and that sharing the stories of our member’s experiences can positively move the decision-making process of our lawmakers. 🌟What are you currently reading? I am reading a book in my Leadership Academy course called the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People." It has taught me that a person can grow into an effective person by their actions, even if they didn’t start out as effective people. It is definitely a must-read and a must-read again after you’ve read it once! #CUYP #CreditUnions #CUYoungProfessionals