MnCUN’s LEAD 21 Conference: Breakout Speakers Address Key Issues for Credit Unions

Join us September 10-12 at Maddens on Gull Lake, Brainerd for LEAD 21 - the Minnesota Credit Union Network’s rebranded Fall Leadership Conference. This in-person event will feature industry experts providing insight and relevant information on top credit union issues. We are pleased to highlight our Friday afternoon breakout session speakers: 
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Director Track: Understanding Your Credit Union’s Economic Engine Most of us believe we know the most important key financial measurements on which to focus because we have been conditioned to think this way. Unfortunately, most of us are paying attention to the wrong metrics and ignoring more important ones. In this session, Jim Kasch, Founder, Canidae Consulting, will expose the credit union’s economic engine and will focus on multiple measurements – some of which are not reported routinely to the Board or regulator – that best indicate future success. This entertaining and thoughtful session may challenge the way you think about your credit union’s performance, and may help you redefine what a successful credit union looks like.

Executive Track: Part of the Solution: how credit unions can help further economic development in Minnesota, Dr. Bruce Corrie, PHD, Associate Vice President for Government & Community Relations and Professor of Economics at Concordia St. Paul has over two decades of experience working with the financial industry - from the SBA to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. In this session, Dr. Corrie  will share insights on the current state of racial disparities in Minnesota and how credit unions can play a role in the economic development solutions – including lending to minority businesses and strategies to build wealth in the ALANA (African Latino Asian and Native American) communities. 

With educational sessions and recreation opportunities, this event provides an opportunity to come together with your credit union colleagues for a weekend of learning, networking, and fun. The room block deadline is August 10; and conference registration ends August 20. More information, schedules, lodging information and registration links are available online at mncun.org/lead-21-conference.