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CU Connect sessions are webinars that bring together colleagues in similar roles and specialties from across the state facilitated by a MnCUN staff member.
Attendees can expect:
Bring your questions, ideas and be ready to engage with your fellow CU professionals! With questions, please contact Xiong Lee, MnCUN Director of Engagement. Hear from expert presenters on current fraud trends with time for 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.
For engagement and participation, there is a maximum of 100 participants. Registration deadline is Monday, March 3. Presenters:
Date: Wednesday, March 12 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST Location: The Servion Group 500 Main Street New Brighton, MN 55112 Cost: $75 With questions, please contact Xiong Lee, MnCUN Director of Engagement. Credit union leaders representing the Dakotas, Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming gathered last week in sunny Las Vegas for The Roundtable, held at the Paris and Horseshoe Casinos. This engaging two-day event focused on fintech innovations, leadership strategies, and the future of credit unions.
The conference began with TruStage Fintech Connect, featuring leaders from companies like WithClutch and Zest AI. Key sessions included Stacie VanDenBerghe on board-executive alignment and Tom Sakash on board leadership. A session on proactive growth highlighted the importance of unified communication. Day two featured Trey Hawkins' advocacy update and Chad Richter sharing vital employment law insights. Sakash discussed market niches, while VanDenBerghe focused on future-ready board leadership. After mini sessions on topics like cybersecurity and strategic planning, attendees participated in roundtable discussions. The event concluded with an inspiring keynote from James Robert Lay, who offered strategies for navigating change and leveraging AI for growth. A special thank you to our Platinum sponsor, TruStage, and our Gold sponsors Alloya Corporate Credit Union, CU Digilend, Envisant, Sharetec, and Strategic Resource Management. We also appreciate Trellance for hosting our Minnesota gathering and Alloya Corporate Credit Union and Visa for the post-conference event. Mark your calendars for the 2026 Roundtable on February 2-3, 2026, at the Paris Hotel! MnCUN is announcing the formation of a credit union peer fraud taskforce to combat fraud proactively across Minnesota. The goal is to leverage resources and share information to cooperatively combat fraud more effectively. What to expect:
Who Should Attend: Open to all credit union staff. Cost: Free to attend Dates and registration: The task force will meet on the following dates from 2-3 p.m. via webinar. Follow the links for more information and to register:With questions, please contact MnCUN Director of Engagement, Xiong Lee, by email. Register Now for the Fraud Prevention SummitMnCUN 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. Presenters:
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST Location: The Servion Group 500 Main Street New Brighton, MN 55112 Cost: $75 Registration deadline is Monday, March 3. With questions, please contact Xiong Lee, MnCUN Director of Engagement. Registration for spring CU Connect sessions is now open! Our new peer-to-peer program for 2025 will be held virtually twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. Each session will feature a MnCUN staff member to facilitate discussions on topics relevant to your credit union’s needs and specialty area. This new format aims to continue fostering cooperative networking and idea exchange among credit union professionals.
There is no cost to attend these sessions. Sessions will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. virtually. Below are the different CU Connect Groups. CU Connect Groups:
We are thrilled to announce some exciting updates to our Peer-to-Peer programming. Introducing “CU Connect” for 2025! These sessions will be held virtually twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. Each session will feature a MnCUN staff member to facilitate discussions on topics relevant to your credit union’s needs and specialty area.
This new format aims to continue fostering cooperative networking and idea exchange among credit union professionals. It also provides your teams with the opportunity to dive into important topics, sparking deeper conversations within your credit union. There is no cost to attend these sessions. Sessions will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. virtually. Below are the different CU Connect Groups. Please watch for registrations to come. CU Connect Groups:
All are invited to join the Women's Leadership Network's annual celebration event on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Gnome Craft Pub in St. Paul.
Guest Speaker: We are thrilled to welcome back Lisa Hayes, who will provide practical tips and action steps for goal setting in the New Year. Give Back Opportunity: We'll be conducting a professional clothing drive for Dress for Success Twin Cities. Please see the following page for details on suggested and acceptable items: Donate Clothing. Monetary donations are also accepted online. Date: Tuesday, January 14 Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Location: The Gnome Craft Pub 498 Selby Ave St. Paul, MN 55102 Cost: $69 The afternoon will also include insightful conversation and networking, celebrating the accomplishments of the Women’s Leadership Network in 2024, and looking ahead to the New Year. An appetizer reception is included with your registration. For more information about the Minnesota Credit Union Women’s Leadership Network, visit the group page. With questions, contact Vice President of Communications and Engagement Andrea Molnau. The Fraud Summit will take place on Wednesday, March 12th at The Servion Group. The Minnesota Credit Union Network offers this in-person with expert presentations on current fraud with Q&A, preventive and remediation resources, and small group discussions for attendees to share information and resources.
Watch for more details to come. With questions, please contact Xiong Lee, MnCUN Director of Engagement. Purpose Driven Coffee—a group that started in Saint Paul in 2023 is coming to Rochester! This gathering is designed to spark meaningful conversations about how we, as purpose-driven leaders, can create strategies that balance the needs of employees, members, and the broader community.
Details for the Event: 📍 Location: VFW (2775 43rd St NW, Rochester, MN 55901 – near the Kwik Trip north of Home Depot/Target/Petsmart North) 📅 Date: Friday, January 10th ⏰ Time: 7:00–9:00 AM 👨💼 Guest Speaker: Bucky Beeman, Realty Growth Purpose Driven Coffee isn’t about the coffee—it’s about fostering authentic dialogue and collaboration. Together with other business leaders from across Southeast Minnesota, we’ll share insights, ideas, and inspiration to drive meaningful change. The vision is to grow this event into a monthly gathering of 100–125 purpose-driven leaders committed to creating lasting impact. RSVP online or reach out to Brent Rempe, President/CEO, First Alliance Credit Union. |
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