The second Spring Peer-to-Peer will take place on Wednesday, April 24, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and will focus on Regulatory and Compliance Hot Topics. The virtual session will include a speaker and then break into department areas for smaller group peer discussion on how the topics pertains to various teams.
Date: Wednesday, April 24 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Webinar Cost: $49.00 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. Stay tuned for further announcements and updates! For a list of all P2P sessions, visit our Peer-to-Peer (P2P) webpage. With questions, please contact Director of Engagement, Xiong Lee, by email. Join the CREW Young Professionals for the "Coffee with the CREW" on Thursday, April 25 at 9 a.m. This series focuses on providing credit union young professionals with continued opportunities for networking and collaborating to help further knowledge and professional growth within the industry.
This meet-up will be facilitated by Vicki Erickson, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer from Topline Financial Credit Union and Jodi Slais, Education Specialist from Wings Financial Credit Union. They will be sharing the different financial education programs at each of their credit unions and go over their financial well-being efforts. Date: Thursday, April 25 Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Webinar Cost: FREE We will open up the webcams and audio lines for the group to join our facilitated panel discussion. All aspects of this session have been created with the intention of shared learning among facilitators and attendees. We will be asking attendees to actively participate before and throughout this session. With questions, please contact Xiong Lee, MnCUN Director of Engagement.
Registration is Now Open for the Enhanced FiCEP Financial Counseling Certification Program4/10/2024
The Enhanced Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP) teaches credit union staff how to counsel members so they can budget better, smartly save, pay down debt and plan for the future. Obtaining the training and associated credentials allows your credit union to differentiate itself from other financial institutions, and help members build a stronger financial future.
The cohort-style training consists of 8 tutorial webinars, exam preparation, proctored exam, and program development training - taking place between June - early October. Upon completion, participants will receive the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) designation. The program is provided in partnership between CUNA's Center for Professional Development (CUNA CPD), CU Difference, and a collaboration with the Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Montana Credit Union Foundations. Visit mncun.org/enhanced-ficep-program to learn more. The deadline to register is Friday, May 3. The Foundation will be hosting a Bourbon & Wine Auction at their booth during the Accelerate 24 conference. Stop by to support a great cause and your chance to bid on several rare and hard to find bourbons and wines. Thank you to The Servion Group for generously sponsoring this event! Auction items include: Bourbon
Silent auction bids will be collected during Exhibit Hall hours on Thursday, April 18th. Winners will be announced during the evening reception. All proceeds benefit the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation - a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about the work of the Foundation, visit mncun.org/foundation.
The Minnesota Credit Union Network 2024 CEO Conference will be held at Pier B Resort in Duluth, MN on Wednesday, June 26 through Friday, June 28. This event will feature presentations from speakers on a variety of pertinent credit union topics, provide opportunities to connect with other CEOs, and offer a cooperative forum to share expertise and experiences.
Registration is now open; deadline to register is Friday, June 7. With questions, please contact MnCUN Vice President Communications & Engagement Andrea Molnau by email or call (651) 288-5527. The Minnesota Credit Union Network again worked with Fluence Media and American Strategies in March 2024 to conduct our biennial public opinion poll. The poll is designed to better understand Minnesota consumers’ perceptions of financial institutions and gauge their attitudes and knowledge about the advantage of credit unions. The study tested both attitudinal trends and public affairs opinions.
Please join us for a webinar to hear key findings and look at the results, trends, and perceptions Minnesotans have about credit unions on Thursday, April 11 at 10:00 am. The webinar is free, but we ask that you please register. Credit Unions Promote Financial Well-being for All
Credit unions are encouraged to share their plans for April or financial education success stories with the Minnesota Credit Union Network by contacting Director of Communications Julia Miller by email. Minnesota Credit Unions Honored for Excellence in MarketingCongratulations to the MnCUN Member Credit Unions for receiving the Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions:
Credit unions, advertising agencies, and associations submitted a record 1,451 submissions for the prestigious award representing the best marketing campaigns in the industry during 2023. Minnesota Credit Unions Experience Member Growth and Financial Stability According to National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) Quarterly U.S. Map Review, Minnesota credit unions experienced solid performance along key indicators, including:
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