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. 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. 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. Join Us for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Credit Unions in Minnesota at Accelerate 25! MnCUN's biggest event of the year will take place April 21–23 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake.
These 3 days will feature guest speakers, educational sessions, networking, the state’s largest tradeshow and opportunities to support great causes. Early bird registration ends March 14. What’s New This Year?
We’re also embracing a fresh approach to our recognition format this year. While we won’t be having the traditional awards breakfast, we’re excited to incorporate new ways to celebrate the incredible contributions of our credit unions throughout the event and shine a light on the remarkable work done over the past year. Let’s come together to celebrate our achievements and look forward to the future of credit unions! To ensure we provide you with pertinent news as well as timely events and educational opportunity notifications, please take a moment to review your preferences in your Member Portal on the mncun.org site.
Please log into the site and navigate to the Profile Update section. Once there, choose the “Update Your Preferences” section to review and provide updates to the groups you are associated with, including your credit union chapter(s), the department(s) you’re involved in or are interested in learning more about, and newsletter subscriptions. Updates to the profile take effect within 24-48 hours. Each credit union has an organizational profile which can be managed by assigned editor contacts. Editors of credit union organizational profiles grants access for designated staff to edit or change information about the credit union profile, including adding, removing and/or changing related employees’ profiles. View our Guide to the Members' Only Portal for more information. Last week, MnCUN sent via email the official call for candidates. 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.
The election will be conducted by mail and electronic ballot. Three seats are up for election in 2025, one At-Large and two in the Under 10,000-member category. The current Board of Directors is comprised of the following individuals (an asterisk indicates that the seat is up for election): Jay Gostonczik: At-Large Aaron DeJong: At-Large* Steve Ewers (Vice Chair): At-Large Dave Larson (Sec/Treasurer): At-Large Greg Worthen: At-Large Dana Garrett (Chair): Fewer than 10,000 members* Mary Matheson: Fewer than 10,000 members Trina Hoff: Fewer than 10,000 members* Randy Willert: Fewer than 10,000 members The election process is outlined in the MnCUN bylaws, Network Election Policy and 2025 Election Rules, and was initiated with the appointment of the Election Committee. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any member of the Election Committee: Jay Gostonczik, Chair South Point Financial Credit Union Kathy Harrington Heartland Credit Union Andrea T. Adams Teamsters Credit Union As we strive to continually improve our services and support our members, we invite you to participate in MnCUN's Annual Performance Survey.
In the past year, we have introduced several new initiatives aimed at enhancing member benefits and services. We are particularly interested in your feedback on these and your priorities for the upcoming year. The survey is designed to be brief and should take about 10 minutes to complete. Please complete by Jan. 31, 2025. Thank you for your time and input! MnCUN offers this in-person meeting with expert presentations on current fraud with Q&A, preventive and remediation resources, and small group discussions for attendees to share information and resources. The registration fee is $75 with lunch and beverages provided.
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Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST Location: The Servion Group 500 Main Street New Brighton, MN 55112 Cost: $75 For engagement and participation, there is a maximum of 100 participants. Registration deadline is Monday, March 3. With questions, please contact Xiong Lee, MnCUN Director of Engagement. |
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