The Minnesota Credit Union Network is dedicated to providing credit unions the training and resources they need to grow and thrive in today’s financial environment. Through its education and credit union development programs, the Network provides information and training on a wide variety of topics. We look forward to the return of in-person events. Please mark your calendars for the following opportunities:  

​2021: 

• September 10-12, 2021: LEAD 21 (FKA Fall Conference) Madden’s Resort, Brainerd
• TBD: Hike the Hill, TBD
• November 18-19, 2021: ACCELERATE 21 (FKA Annual Conference) Radisson Blu, Bloomington

​2022:

• February 16, 2022: IMPACT 22 (FKA CU Day at the Capitol) RiverCenter, St. Paul
• February 27-March 3, 2022: CUNA GAC, Washington D.C.
• April 21-22, 2022: ACCELERATE 22 (FKA Annual Conference) Radisson Blu, Bloomington
• June 2022: Young Professionals and CEO Conferences, Duluth
• Sept. 14-16, 2022: LEAD 22 (Wed-Fri event) Madden’s Resort, Brainerd
• TBD: Hike the Hill, Washington D.C.

According to National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) Quarterly U.S. Map Review, Minnesota credit unions experienced solid performance along key indicators, including median annual asset growth, median annual share and deposit growth, membership growth and loan delinquency rate. Highlights include:

•  Membership at Minnesota credit unions grow 1.0% in median year-over-year member growth, ranking 9th in the nation. According to NCUA 5300 report data, credit unions in Minnesota now have 1.9 million members.
•  Minnesota credit union assets grew 20.5% with $33 billion in assets, above the media annual growth rate of 17.1   %. Annual share and deposit growth was 22.8%
•  Minnesota credit unions had one of the lowest delinquency rates in the nation for the first quarter with 19 basis   points.

Join the Twin Cities Chapter of Credit Unions for the 32nd Annual Best Ball Scramble Golf Tournament Forest Hills Golf Club on Monday, August 9, 2021. Please come support the Twin Cities Chapter of Credit Unions with proceeds benefiting Credit Unions For Kids and CUPAC. 

Monday, August 9, 2021 12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m., 
​Forest Hills Golf Club, 7530 North 210 Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025 

Schedule of Events
​​10:00 - 11:00 am: Practice range, putting green and lounge available
11:00 - 11:30 am: Hole, cart and team assignments
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Box Lunch
12:00 pm: Best Ball Shotgun start
5:00 pm: Social Hour
Cost: $110 –  includes golfing, cart, box lunch and prizes

If your company would like to sponsor a hole, contribute door prizes or hand out novelty items, please complete the Sponsorship Form.

Deadline for Sponsorship/Donation form is July 28, 2021.

​Every voice matters for AUTHENTIC, HIGH-ENERGY CONVERSATION on why we love our credit unions. 

The July 30th social media celebration is coming up fast! We’re going all out to unleash the full power of the CU message. Are you ready to join the ranks of credit unions nationwide inspiring members to share what’s best about their credit union? Just in case, let’s have a quick strategy review.

​Remember, it’s all about inspiring credit union teams and members to share what’s best about their CU experience on social media. Got it? Great! We’re counting on you to make this campaign a total victory for credit unions!

If you have any questions about ways your credit union can participate, contact ilovemycreditunion@icul.com. 

The Fluence Forum was held last Saturday and aired on WCCO Radio. Moderated by Sheletta Brundidge, the Forum participant discussed the current state of economic inclusion and shared personal finance strategies that lead to financial empowerment. Guests included Anisha Murphy from the Community Reinvestment Fund and Debra Hurston from the Association for Black Economic Power and the following representatives from Minnesota’s Credit Unions: Jay Hall, SVP of Branch Operations, Ideal Credit Union and Grace Nakiboneka, Head Teller, Hiway Credit Union. 

In the first segment, Jay Hall emphasized the credit union "people helping people philosophy" and discussed the importance of financial literacy as the basis of financial empowerment. "It's not about how much money you have, its how you use that money, " Hall said.

For the second segment, Grace Nakiboneka said that the first step to financial freedom is getting an account and that credit unions find ways to serve people. "At Hiway, we're stepping away from saying ‘no’, and [instead] saying ‘not right now’. We’re going to give you the steps you need so that you can come back, or even go to another credit union, and get that account," said Nakiboneka.