This important advocacy event forms the foundation for a positive working relationship with legislators throughout the Legislative Session. Through education sessions, legislative briefings, keynote speakers and legislative visits, IMPACT 24 brings the credit union message to elected officials.
Speakers scheduled to appear include, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, Minnesota House Commerce Committee Chair Zack Stephenson, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs' Larry Jacobs, and Minnesota Department of Commerce Senior Director, Financial Institutions, Mike Crow. High School Branch Representative: Free registration! With questions, contact Ryan Smith, Director of Government Affairs. CFPB Supervisory Powers Clarified: On February 23, the agency made its 2022 supervisory order of installment lenders public to provide transparency about how it assesses risks using consumer complaints and other factors for avoidance of posing of those risks to consumers.
B3E is Coming July 2025: Basel III Endgame (B3E), banking regulations will begin phasing in on July 1, 2025, with full implementation by July 1, 2028. NCUA Minority Depository Institution Preservation Program (MDIPP): On February 23, the agency published its final Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS) for credit unions on MDIPP effective March 23, 2024, to preserve and grow minority depository institutions. Pending Supreme Court and Legal Updates Involving Financial Services: This term, the United States Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in several cases impacting regulation and financial services. Minn. Climate Innovative Finance Issues Request for Information on Financial Products and Programs: Last year, the Minnesota legislature passed a bill to create the Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority (MnCIFA, or sometimes called a "green bank") that is designed to focus on two funding sources.
The first spring Peer-to-Peer (P2P) will focus on AI and its Impact on Credit Unions. The virtual session will include a speaker and then break into department areas for smaller group peer discussion on how AI pertains to various teams. We hope this new format continues to provide credit union professionals the opportunity to participate in cooperative meetings to network and exchange ideas; and provides your teams the opportunity to learn about pertinent topics that prompts additional conversations at your credit union.
Date: Wednesday, March 13 Time: 1:00-3:00 pm Cost: $49.00 for individual registration P2P Subscription Option Available Affiliate and associate credit unions may subscribe to the P2P program through a one-time, annual payment. The P2P subscription will come with a discount code unique to the credit union which may be used by any staff for registration at any of the P2P sessions throughout the year. Has your credit union been looking for new ideas to start, revamp or enhance your financial education, community outreach, school branches or youth accounts? Do you want to infuse your financial education program with fresh energy and new resources?
Join the Credit Union Financial Education Network to learn and network about all things financial education. The jam-packed, fun and educational conference will be in beautiful Reno, Nevada, the biggest little city in the world! Attendees will learn and share best practices related to in-school branches, student education, adult education, community engagement, and new techniques and strategies. Date: July 21 - July 24 Cost: Early Bird Conference Rate $795 I HOTEL $249*EARLY BIRD ends on April 30, 2024 - after this date conference cost will be $895 The vast majority of credit unions are small, and their numbers are decreasing. Yet many small credit unions are not only surviving but thriving. What does it take? Thriving smaller credit union leaders embrace a puzzle-solving mindset, seeking to generate a fit between market, identity, strategy, stakeholders, and the balance sheet. Join Minnesota Credit Union Network President & CEO Mara Humphrey and TruStage's Traci Eveland as we explore a new approach to leadership and strategic success that these small credit unions are using to be successful. We'll explore each piece of the thriving credit union puzzle and how this framework can be applied to your credit union.
Date: March 14, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM Central Time Contact MnCUN Executive Assistant Randi Sundsmo to receive log-in credentials. As your trusted partner, the Minnesota Credit Unions Network and the Network Service Corporation work to provide your credit union access to products and services to meet the financial needs of your members, and business solutions to increase revenue, reduce expense, and improve member experience.
By negotiating on behalf of Minnesota credit unions, the NSC is able to ensure your organization has access to a variety of products and services at an unbeatable price. Visit the Solutions Directory to get access to exclusive pricing and benefits from NSC Strategic Alliances and business partners or contact MnCUN Chief Operating Officer John Ferstl and MnCUN Vice President of Business Development Kris Jacobsen.
Join your colleagues for the Minnesota Credit Union Network's ACCELERATE 24 - MnCUN's biggest event of the year. ACCELERATE 24 will take place on April 18 & 19 at a new location - the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake. These 2 days will feature guest speakers, educational sessions, the Annual Business meeting, networking, the state’s largest tradeshow, and opportunities to support great causes.
We are excited to announce the following General and Break Out Session speakers. Watch for additional topics and speaker announcements coming soon!
For more information, schedule at a glance, lodging details and more, visit our Accelerate 24: Annual Conference page. Early bird registration ends March 13 and registration closes Wednesday, April 3. With questions, contact MnCUN Vice President of Communications and Engagement Andrea Molnau or Director of Engagement Xiong Lee. Three seats are up for election to the Minnesota Credit Union Network Board in 2024: two in the at-large category (3-year term), and one in the 10,000 or fewer credit union members category (3-year terms).
The current Board of Directors is comprised of the following individuals (an asterisk indicates that the seat is up for election): Dave Boden: At-Large Mary Hansen*: At-Large (Termed-out) Steve Ewers: At-Large Dave Larson* At-Large Greg Worthen At-Large Dana Garrett: Fewer than 10,000 members Julia Havens*: Fewer than 10,000 members (Termed-out) Debora Almirall: Fewer than 10,000 members Randy Willert: Fewer than 10,000 members Candidacy declarations are posted on the MnCUN Board Elections page (log in required) and must be received by the teller by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28. The election results will be announced at the Network’s Annual Business Meeting (Accelerate) April 18, 2024 *Denotes seat up for election *Dave Larson was appointed by the Board to complete Tom Smith’s board term |
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