​Are you looking for a professional development opportunity or for ways to get more involved with the Minnesota Credit Union Network and make the most of your membership? 

​MnCUN Committees are seeking interested members for appointment. The MnCUN Board Chair will appoint Committee members to serve for one year – from their appointment through the following year’s Annual Business Meeting, taking place during the ACCELERATE conference in April. 

​​Interested candidates can apply by completing an application by Friday, April 4, 2025. The application lists descriptions for each committee and any specific questions can be directed to the MnCUN Staff Liaison listed for each committee. ​

Three candidacy declarations were received by the closing date of February 28, 2025 for the three Minnesota Credit Union Network Board of Directors seats up for election:

• Aaron DeJong: At-Large
• Dana Garrett: Fewer than 10,000 members
• Trina Hoff: Fewer than 10,000 members

Because one candidacy declaration was received per open seat, no ballots will be issued in accordance with MnCUN bylaws and the election results will be announced at MnCUN’s Business Meeting during the Accelerate Conference, Tuesday April 22, 2025.

The Minnesota Credit Union Network Election Committee, appointed by the Chair of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, has the responsibility of overseeing the 2025 Network Board of Directors election process.

​Candidacy declarations and Board Election rules are available on the Member Portal Board Election page (login required.)

​Make sure you register for ACCELERATE 25, April 21–23 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake. You won’t want to miss this landmark event celebrating a century of service and community impact for Minnesota Credit Unions, along with engaging guest speakers, educational sessions, networking, the state’s largest credit union tradeshow and opportunities to support great causes.

We're pleased to welcome Kevin Brown who will present The Hero Effect®: Being Your Best When It Matters The Most! In his signature keynote, Kevin shares ideas, strategies and principles that will inspire and equip participants to show up every day and make a positive difference. At the heart of Kevin’s message is a simple, yet powerful philosophy for life that drives every thought, every action and ultimately every result we achieve both personally and professionally. Your team will be motivated to reach beyond what is required and do something remarkable! The Hero Effect® framework drives organization excellence and customer loyalty and inspires individuals to create an unforgettable experience for the people they serve and serve with. 

​For two decades, Kevin was a sales and marketing executive that helped transform SERVPRO® from a little-known family business into an industry giant with annual revenues reaching two billion dollars. After a career in franchising, Kevin decided to retire from corporate America and pursue his passion for bringing The HERO Effect® message to as many people and organizations as possible. Kevin is on a mission to help people and organizations embrace a simple philosophy that separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else. He is passionate about helping people expand their vision, develop their potential, and grow their results. 

​This session is generously sponsored by Alloya Corporate Credit Union. Early bird registration ends March 14. 

The Minnesota Credit Union Network continued to receive high ratings from credit unions statewide in the 2024 Performance Survey. MnCUN conducts a yearly survey to measure its performance over the previous year as it strives to advocate, accelerate, and collaborate to ensure a thriving credit union system in Minnesota. 

According to the 2024 Performance Survey:

• 100% of CEOs and 81% of all respondents noted that MnCUN has improved or maintained its service to credit unions over the past year.
•  Satisfaction remains high with 75% of all survey respondents answered “extremely satisfied” or “satisfied” with MnCUN’s performance.
• Legislative advocacy, regulatory compliance information, and keeping you up-to-date on issues that impact your ability to serve members are top reasons for membership.
• MnCUN’s has an overall net promoter score of 56 – which is considered to reflect a strong, customer-focused company.

​"Thank you for your participation in our annual performance survey—we truly appreciate your insights,” said MnCUN President & CEO Mara Humphrey. “Your feedback helps us better serve our members and our industry, and we welcome your thoughts and suggestions all year long."

As a dues-supported service, MnCUN-member credit unions can post jobs for free on the Jobs Board using an access code. For instructions and to view the access code, visit the Members Portal (login required).

​To further the reach of the listing, you have the option to upgrade to “Featured Listing” to promote and highlight the post at the top of the board and publish to the Google Jobs Network for $75.00.

To get started and post, login using your mncun.org credentials:  https://mncun.mcjobboard.net/jobs/post/add. If you do not have a mncun.org log in, please fill out the Login Credentials request form. The platform is set up to be completely self-service, but MnCUN staff can always assist by emailing [email protected]. 

Humphrey reflected on the six pillars of credit unions which make them so impactful in Minnesota: “partnership, community, excellence, innovation, respect, and value.”

​Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Senate GOP Leader Mark Johnson, and Senator Judy Seeberger addressed attendees. Speaker Emerita Hortman reflected on the contributions of Minnesota’s credit unions, thanking them for “being such good financial citizens of the state and encouraging financial literacy not only amongst your members but also the work you do with high school students, which is especially inspiring.” Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson reflected on the bipartisan support for credit unions, remarking that, “Republicans and Democrats are working on good fiscal policies that could get votes on both sides of the aisle.” The program underscored the strong support for Minnesota credit unions across both sides of the aisle and demonstrated credit unions and their success as a priority for the Legislature. 

​Additionally, Governor Tim Walz joined the event and gave an address at the rally. The Governor spoke in strong support of Minnesota’s credit unions, underscoring their positive contributions to local economies across the state. In praising the model of credit unions serving as forces for good in Minnesota, Governor Walz told credit unions that, “You are the pathways to financial stability and financial freedom in your communities.” 

Several Minnesota credit unions were represented in the program, including Blaze Credit Union, TruStone Financial Credit Union, and Arise Community Credit Union. Arise, Minnesota’s newest chartered and first and only Black-led credit union, represents a bright future for credit unions and their positive impact on the lives of Minnesotans, empowering individuals and communities to build wealth. 

Photos of the event can be viewed on our Google Photo Album.

The celebration of 100 years of credit unions will continue during ACCELERATE 25, April 21–23 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake. You won’t want to miss this landmark event celebrating a century of service and community impact for Minnesota Credit Unions.

The Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) is proud to announce its hiring of NewPublica as its new Public Affairs and Relations firm in partnership with Haberman, a full-service marketing communications agency with a 30-year history of modern storytelling. This comes as MnCUN works to continue to elevate its messaging and engagement with community, lawmakers and other leaders in government as the single greatest champion for credit unions across Minnesota.

​Speaking on the future of work with NewPublica and Haberman, MnCUN President and CEO Mara Humphrey said that “This partnership will support Minnesota Credit Unions and MnCUN members across the state to advance our shared interests in promotion of credit unions and the advantages they provide. I am excited for what we can achieve for our members together!”

As MnCUN works to boldly advocate for you, strengthen inclusive collaboration amongst the industry, and empower its members, we are excited for the opportunity to work with NewPublica and Haberman. There will be much discussion of proposed legislation directly influencing the success of credit unions in the Minnesota Legislature. MnCUN will be tracking various legislation focused on regulation of the credit union industry, including the tax status of credit unions, state charter modifications, and more. MnCUN looks forward to working with NewPublica to bring data, stories, and successes showcasing the credit union advantage for consumers and the State of Minnesota to the forefront of the conversation at the Capitol.
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NewPublica is a multilingual and multicultural-led staffed firm, driven and based in community with a belief in creative responses that meet society’s needs. NewPublica is committed to inclusion, collaboration and amplifying essential voices. NewPublica’s public affairs expertise has been the driver behind numerous successful legislative efforts, including Minnesotans for Paid Family and Medical Leave, Bring it Home Minnesota, Minneminds, and many more.

Haberman is a Minneapolis-based full-service marketing communications agency with a legacy of modern storytelling for media and marketing. The agency specializes in telling the stories of pioneers making a difference in the world, from mission-driven cause innovators to better-for-you consumer packaged goods to behavior change champions. As modern storytellers, Haberman helps organizations grow, inspire engagement and drive positive social change. 

MnCUN looks forward to working with NewPublica and Haberman to advance your interests, as well as those of your members – who make up over 2 million Minnesotans across the state.

The Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN), along with Ideal Credit Union and St. Paul Federal Credit Union were among the organizations named as "Great Workplaces" in Minnesota.

​Great Workplaces in Minnesota is a collaborative effort between Best Companies Group, the Minnesota Society of Human Resource Management, and Twin Cities Business. It is open to all publicly and privately held for-profit, nonprofit, and government entities. To be eligible, companies must have at least 15 employees in Minnesota, an in-state facility, and been in business for at least one year.

"The Minnesota Credit Union Network is proud of the work we do to support credit unions, and we foster a culture of community, innovation, and support," said Mara Humphrey, MnCUN President & CEO. "Credit unions aren't just great places to bank -- they're fantastic places to build your career. Congratulations to Ideal Credit Union and St. Paul Federal Credit Union."

Ideal Credit Union was ranked 6th in the medium/large employer group and MnCUN and St. Paul Federal Credit Union placed 4th and 9th respectively in the small employer group.

​To determine the Great Workplaces in Minnesota list, Best Companies Group conducted a thorough assessment of each company to gather detailed information about the workplace. Employers completed an in-depth questionnaire and their employees could submit honest feedback in a companywide survey. Only the organizations with the highest percentage of positive responses across various workplace issues could be recognized as one of the best in the state. The recognition is 100% based on real data and feedback.

​The Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) is now accepting nominations for its most prestigious awards. Now is your chance to nominate a colleague for the 2025 Outstanding Professional of the Year or Outstanding Director of the Year. Nominations for the awards must be received by Monday, March 3.

​​The winners of these awards will be recognized with a video tribute during the MnCUN's annual conference - the ACCELERATE 25 Conference, which will take place April 21-23 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake.
Outstanding Professional of the Year recognizes the notable service of one outstanding credit union professional who has selflessly given time, effort and talent to the support and promotion of the credit union mission and who has gone above and beyond to improve the credit union culture in Minnesota.
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Outstanding Director of the Year is given to one extraordinary credit union board member who best exemplifies the credit union spirit through dedication to, and belief in, the credit union movement. Grounds for nomination include involvement in the credit union movement at local and state levels and participation in other activities that support the credit union mission.

Please note that only nominations completed using the online forms will be accepted. Nominations that are not awarded will automatically be considered for the next year's award. 

Complete information and online nomination forms can be found on the MnCUN website. Contact Julia Miller, MnCUN Director of Communications with questions.