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The Credit Union Connection Founder/CEO Sarah Snell Cooke with LaCorp CEO David Savoie, corporate credit union

LaCorp’s Savoie: Give Small Credit Unions a Seat at the Table

We went live at America’s Credit Unions’ Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) 2025 with Louisiana Corporate Credit Union (LaCorp) CEO David Savoie. He shared his true thoughts with The Credit Union Connection Founder/CEO Sarah Snell Cooke about Don’t Tax My Credit Union, small credit unions being “trotted out like Jerry’s Kids” on Capitol Hill rather than […]

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GAC 2025: Engaging Members to Elect a Pro-Credit Union Congress

Taking the hike to the Hill, credit union leaders advocated for not subjecting credit unions to the federal corporate income tax and in favor of maintaining an independent regulator in the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), among other issues during last week’s GAC. While credit unions can cultivate friends in Washington, it’s helpful to support

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GAC 2025: The Credit Union Connection Video With Host Sarah Snell Cooke and Origence COO Bob Child

GAC 2025: Origence funded $53 billion for 2 million members in 2024

Origence announced at America’s Credit Unions’ Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) 2025 that it ended 2024 with $53 billion in funding and serving two million members. As a result, the company’s market share among $1 billion credit unions has grown to more than 55%. The company supports 1,100 credit unions of all sizes, representing more than

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WESTconsin Credit Union to Host 85th Annual Membership Meeting

WESTconsin Credit Union will hold its 85 th Annual Membership Meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6 p.m. During the meeting, Board Chairperson Gerald Wolf will review the Board activities and highlights for 2024, and Chief Executive Officer Jim Wookey will review the year’s financial statement and annual report.No election

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Financial Center First Credit Union Elevates Digital Banking with Alkami; Strengthens Dual-Branded Strategy

Leveraging Alkami’s cutting-edge technology, Financial Center First Credit Union enhances its dual-branded strategy and member experience with a scalable digital banking platform Alkami Technology, Inc. announced today its partnership with Indianapolis-based Financial Center First Credit Union (Financial Center) to transform its digital banking experience. A key aspect of this collaboration is Financial Center’s ability to enhance its

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MDC Appoints Industry Veterans Kyle Markland, Brandon Riechers and Brian Kaas to Board of Directors

Members Development Company (MDC), a future-focused network dedicated to accelerating credit union success, is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished industry leaders to its board of directors: Kyle Markland, Brandon Riechers, and Brian Kaas. The new board appointments represent a continued commitment to MDC’s values and an embrace of new leadership embodied by new

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The Role of a Loyalty Provider for Banks and Credit Unions

By: ampliFI Loyalty Solutions Loyalty providers play a pivotal in shaping consumer experiences and fostering long-term relationships. According to Marigold, 67% of consumers remain with an institution because of a loyalty program, 79% stay loyal because of diverse and meaningful redemption options, and 56% are inspired by the effort to connect with them personally. As

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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Joan Nelson Award Scholarship in San Diego County

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, has partnered with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) to sponsor the Joan Nelson Award Scholarship. The credit union has granted $7,500 to underwrite the scholarship, which supports those who want to further their education to pursue careers in

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