​Member expectations and financial needs are changing in ways credit unions could not have anticipated at the beginning of 2020. Join us for the Innovation Peer-to-Peer (P2P) on Tuesday, September 29 at 1 p.m. via webinar and video conference to discuss what innovation at credit unions looks like during and as a result of the pandemic. 

As businesswomen, we know the importance of speaking up and out in getting a seat at the table. But in
a competitive workforce and overcrowded talent pool, sometimes hard work and perseverance isn’t
enough. You have to bring a strong innovative voice to your work and life.
 
The Women’s Leadership Network invites female credit union colleagues to our next virtual event on
October 1 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. for INNOVATION IS YOUR BUSINESS: A businesswoman’s playbook for getting a strong and valued seat at the table.
 
Tamara Ghandour’s break-through work combines 25 years of personal experience, neuroscience, brain
mechanics, and behavioral psychology to help you unlock innovation and advancement for yourself and
the teams you lead. Her proprietary assessment, The Innovation Quotient Edge, shows individuals the
keys to unlock their innovative minds so they can perform at their peak, create breakthrough outcomes,
and project a stronger, more valued voice in the world.
 
Join us for an engaging conversation online, connect with your Women’s Leadership Network
colleagues, and receive resources from the day.
 
Visit the event page to register. 

Join us for the fall Business Services & Commercial Lending P2P session on Wednesday, September 23 at 1 p.m. via webinar and video conference.
 
For this event, we will open up the audio lines for the group to join a facilitated discussion regarding hot topics facing credit union business services and commercial lending practices. All aspects of this session have been created with the intention of shared learning among facilitators and attendees.
 
Visit the event page to register.
 
The full list of upcoming P2P sessions can be found on the MnCUN Event Calendar. With questions, please contact MnCUN Director of Engagement Ben Hering by email or by phone at 651-288-5519.

The second BSA Officer & Compliance P2P of the year will start with a presentation from Steve Eppley, Financial Crimes Supervisor for the Minneapolis FBI Field Office. SSA Eppley will discuss recent fraud trends in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic and the FBI's response. 

The session will continue into an open format conversation with credit union peers around credit compliance. This event is meant to be an opportunity to meet and share with one another. The open session and forum will conclude the event with time to discuss BSA and compliance questions with participants. 

​Tuesday, August 25, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This event will be made only via webinar/conference call. Webinar and call in instructions will be provided to registered attendees.
 
For a list of all P2P sessions, visit our Peer-to-Peer (P2P) webpage. With questions, please contact MnCUN Director of Engagement Ben Hering by email or by phone at 651-288-5519.

Join the upcoming Collections Peer-to-Peer (P2P) on Tuesday, August 18 starting at 1:00 p.m. via webinar and video conference. 

The second Collections P2P of the year will start with a Q & A session with CU Recovery, covering topics surrounding the evolving nature of credit union collections throughout the progression of the pandemic. The session will continue into an open format conversation with credit union peers. 

This event is meant to be an opportunity to meet and share with one another. The open session and forum will conclude the event with time to discuss collections-related questions with participants. 

This event will be made only via webinar/conference call. Webinar and call-in instructions will be provided to registered attendees.
 
For a list of all P2P sessions, visit our Peer-to-Peer (P2P) webpage. With questions, please contact MnCUN Director of Engagement Ben Hering by email.

There are many aspects of the financial services industry that will be forever changed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. One reality that has become clear: credit unions need strategies and plans to move faster so they can adapt to changes in consumer needs and evolving economic and environmental conditions.
 
Why attend:
Smart organizations are looking for new ways to infuse innovation into their DNA to survive the changes that have happened and lie ahead in our social and economic landscape. Being innovative requires viewing the world through a new lens; this event gives you that view.

And if you think your members don’t care about financial innovations, think again. According to the 2020 Credit Union Innovation Index, 1 in 5 credit union members report that they would be willing to leave their credit union for a bank if innovation was not made a priority.
 
On August 18, Filene is hosting a virtual event that is all about putting innovation into action. “Exploring New and Novel Ideas” brings Filene’s proven methodology and a 15+ year successful track record of identifying, testing and scaling the best solutions to support credit union growth and member financial well-being.
 
What you’ll learn:
By attending this event, you will learn how to put your ideas into action. Filene will be sharing:
 

• New ideas around reducing risk, higher result ways to grow your credit union and simple methods for testing what works best for you
• Early results of primary-research testing on products that generate greater member financial well-being, addresses credit union growth and fintech solutions that create a competitive advantage
• Exploring and reducing risk to address the most pressing credit union and member needs like fee income replacement and new delivery channels

 
How to attend:
Register today at filene.org/newideas. This virtual event is FREE and open to your whole team!

The deadline to nominate a colleague for  Finance & Commerce honors Minnesota’s Top Women in Finance for nominations is August 19, 2020. 

Last year, three credit union leaders were honored:
 
Mary Hansen of Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union was selected for the Circle of Excellence in 2019.
Susan M. Palen, Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union, and Rachael Reiling, Spire Credit Union were among the first-time honorees.

The Women’s Leadership Network invites female credit union colleagues to our next virtual event on August 27 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
 
Leadership Coach and Facilitator Lisa Hayes will be joining us again for the second session in her series Your Leadership Coordinates for Leadership Presence.
 
In this session, Lisa will focus on Powerful Communication; how to make your voice heard, have confidence in communication, influencing your audience, and being assertive.
 
Join us for an engaging conversation online, connect with your Women’s Leadership Network
colleagues, and receive resources from the day.
 
Registration is now open and available until August 21.
 
For more information about the Minnesota Credit Union Women’s Leadership Network, visit
the group page online.

​With the second half of 2020 in full swing, the Minnesota Credit Union Network has filled out the calendar for the remainder of the summer and through the fall with Peer-to-Peer (P2P) sessions.
 
 In March, spring P2P sessions were transitioned to a virtual format, utilizing webinar and video conferencing to continue bringing credit unions together for conversations around timely topics.
 
Reflecting on the year thus far and looking toward an increasingly uncertain future, the remainder of the P2P sessions will be held as virtual sessions and will continue to provide open forums that foster conversations conducive to credit union collaboration in an rapidly evolving time.
 
Below is the list of each scheduled or anticipated P2P session. Follow the links to learn more and register and for further announcements and updates, visit our Peer-to-Peer (P2P) web page at: https://www.mncun.org/peer-to-peer.html
 
Summer and Fall 2020 P2P Sessions:
08/18    Collections P2P  
8/20      Financial Education P2P
08/25    BSA Officer and Compliance P2P
09/16    Accounting & Finance P2P         
09/23    Business Services & Commercial Lending P2P
9/24      Marketing and Business Development
10/06    Call Center P2P
10/15    Branch Operations P2P
10/20    Training & Development P2P
10/27    Data & Analytics P2P
11/04    Crew Young Professionals P2P
 TBA       Innovation P2P
 
With questions, please contact MnCUN Director of Engagement Ben Hering by email or by phone at 651-288-5519.