Date
October 25, 2022
9:00 am PDT (10:00 am MDT)
—
October 27, 2022
9:00 pm PDT (10:00 pm MDT)
2 days, 12 hours
Pricing
Regular Price:
$1,189
Small CU Price:
$959
Location
CONVENTION CENTER
Spokane Convention Center
334 W Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99201
HOTEL INFORMATION
Davenport Grand Hotel
333 W Spokane Falls Boulevard
Spokane, WA 99201
DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center
332 North Spokane Falls Court
Spokane, WA 99201
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Special Travel Rates and Discounts for Member Credit Unions: Your Association has negotiated special rates and discounts for travel accommodations. Find out more on our travel discounts page.
Questions?
Holly Miller
Director, Programming
NWCUA
Phone: 503.350.2220
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x220
Holly Miller serves as Director of Programming for the Northwest Credit Union Association. She collaborates with various teams to create polished events that best serve member credit unions. She assists in developing project plans, coordinating logistics, managing events, database management, and administrative support. She comes to the Association from a background of varied experiences including […]
Cameron Smith
VP, Strategic Partnerships & Resources
Strategic Link
Phone: 503.350.2234
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x234
Cameron Smith is Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Resources for the Northwest Credit Union Association. In this role, he leads Strategic Link, which connects credit unions to the most relevant business solutions and emerging technology. Smith previously served as Chief of Staff for the Oregon Secretary of State where he led and coordinated a […]
Sponsored By
Join us! You are an integral part of the Credit Union Movement – advocates working together to advance the mission to provide credit union members with meaningful value and better financial choices. We are excited for you to join us in Spokane, WA for the 2022 MAXX Convention!
At MAXX, credit union professionals and Board Directors experience high-level training and forge valuable new relationships with business partners at the Trade Show. They also raise dollars for life-saving medical care at the annual Credit Unions for Kids Auction and celebrate the best of the Credit Union Movement at the Annual MAXX credit union awards celebration.
This year’s MAXX Convention brings together thought leaders and industry experts who will inspire you and help you understand the latest industry developments at the national, regional, and state levels. You will hear from top-notch speakers who bring you the newest information about top-of-mind issues, along with legislative and advocacy advancement updates. You will learn how the Northwest Credit Union Foundation is partnering with credit unions to expand community impact throughout the region. You’ll connect with best-in-class business partners at the Trade Show. And there are many opportunities to network with your peers! MAXX is “the” place to be in 2022! You’ll walk away invigorated and armed with ideas and tools to meet your credit union’s goals and your members’ needs.
Are you a business partner looking to exhibit at the 2022 Trade Show? Please visit our Exhibitor Registration page for more information and to register for a booth or sponsorship!
POPULAR REGISTRATION OPTIONS
View these popular registration options below.
| THE MAXX Full Convention Package THE MINI MAXX Single Day | Learn More Learn More |
CU4KIDS DISCO BALL – This dinner is currently sold out but you can add your name to our waitlist when you register for MAXX!
We look forward to seeing you break out your dancing shoes and best disco attire, belt out your favorite disco tune and enjoy “Good Times” as we have fun raising our bid paddles in support of the eight Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in our region. After the auction, we’ll open and dance floor and let you show off your best moves.
Sponsorship Opportunities Donation Information Silent Auction Donations Live Auction Donations
SCHOLARSHIP
Continued education and training of credit union employees helps keep the Credit Union Movement vibrant and competitive in the financial marketplace. The Foundation provides professional development scholarships for selected applicants.
QUESTIONS AND CANCELLATIONS?
This program is open to member and associate member credit union employees only. For more information about your Association’s 2022 MAXX Annual Convention or assistance with registration, please contact Programming Director, Holly Miller. Do you have questions about the 2022 Strategic Link Trade Show? Contact VP of Strategic Partnerships and Resources, Cameron Smith.
Registration fees are non-refundable after Sept. 23, 2022. After this date, substitutions will be accepted by notifying Holly Miller at hmiller@nwcua.org.
Agenda
HERE IS A QUICK LOOK AT THE MAIN STAGE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & EVENTS
For dates, times, and descriptions of the 2022 MAXX Annual Convention view the agenda below.
| DATE & TIME | DESCRIPTION, ROOM & SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
| Oct. 25 | 3:30 P.M. | Grand Opening of MAXX 2022 Welcome to MAXX 2022. We’re looking forward to being together in-person once again — there is nothing like it! Returning Emcee Christine Cashen will kick off the opening session. We will hear from political guests, Association President and CEO, Troy Stang, and the Association team on top priorities for 2023, and we'll have an overview of what to expect this year at MAXX. Christine Cashen, Emcee Troy Stang, President & CEO, NWCUA |
| Oct. 26 | 8:30 A.M. | General Session More Information about this mainstage session coming soon. |
| Oct. 26 | 9:30 A.M. | General Session More Information about this mainstage session coming soon. |
| Oct. 26 | 3:45 P.M. | General Session More Information about this mainstage session coming soon. |
| Oct. 26 | 7:15 P.M. | CU4Kids Disco Ball Auction We look forward to having you break out your dancing shoes and best disco attire, belt out your favorite disco tune, and enjoy “Good Times” as we have fun raising our bid paddles in support of the eight Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in our region. After the auction we will open a dance floor and look forward to seeing your best moves. This event is sold out but we do have a waitlist so please add your name if you're interested in joining! |
| Oct. 27 | 8:30 A.M. | General Session More Information about this mainstage session coming soon. |
| Oct. 27 | 3:00 P.M. | Closing General Session More Information about this mainstage session coming soon. |
| Oct. 27 | 6:00 P.M. | MAXX Awards Dinner and Gala Don your semi-formal attire and join us for the “night of nights” in the regional Credit Union Movement. This gala is where we come together as a Credit Union Movement to recognize some of the most accomplished and admired credit unions and professionals in the region. Celebrate the impressive work you and your colleagues are doing to “MAXXimize” the Credit Union Difference! |
CU4Kids Disco Ball
CU4KIDS DISCO BALL — AN AUCTION BENEFITTING CU4KIDS – This dinner is currently sold out but you can add your name to our waitlist when you register for MAXX!
We look forward to seeing you break out your dancing shoes and best disco attire, belt out your favorite disco tune and enjoy “Good Times” as we have fun raising our bid paddles in support of the eight Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in our region. After the auction, we’ll open and dance floor and let you show off your best moves.
This year’s dinner and auction to benefit Credit Unions for Kids will take place Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., during the MAXX Convention in Spokane, Washington.
We can’t wait to see you boogie on down in funky town with us! You’re welcome to buy an individual ticket, tickets for two, or a table for 10. This event never fails to sell out each year!
The Silent Auction will move online only and will be accessible to all.
Sponsorship Opportunities Donation Opportunities Silent Auction Donations Live Auction Donations
Speakers
Mark Alguard
President
Momentum
Mark Alguard is president of Momentum, a design-build firm that helps credit unions thrive through people-centric branching and workplace strategies. Momentum leads the way in hybrid workplace strategy, activity-based working, and building of inclusive physical environments for the credit union industry. Mark works closely with Filene to research the future of credit union workplaces and […]
Lamont Black
Associate Professor
DePaul University
Professor Lamont Black is a recognized expert on cryptocurrency and blockchain who is a regularly invited speaker for conferences, board presentations, and the media. His teaching on cryptocurrency at DePaul covers aspects of money and investing and has been featured in the Chicago Tribune. In his graduate course on blockchain, he works with business and […]
Christine Cashen
Emcee, Speaker, & Author
MAXX Emcee
For more than 20 years, Christine Cashen has dazzled an amazing variety of audiences throughout the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Australia. She is an authority on sparking innovative ideas, handling conflict, reducing stress, and energizing employees. Before hitting the speaking scene, Cashen was a university admissions officer, corporate trainer, and broadcaster. She holds […]
Andy Core
Author and Speaker
Author and Speaker
Andy Core is a credentialed, award-winning authority on increasing employee engagement, productivity, and wellness motivation. His talent lies in helping hardworking, conscientious adults thrive at work and in their personal lives. Andy has spent the past 15 years researching ways to become better equipped to thrive in today’s hectic society — helping organizations build teams […]
Shane Feldman
Founder & CEO
Count Me In
Shane Feldman, engagement expert and founder of international entrepreneurship incubator Count Me In, empowers leading brands to optimize team culture, leadership, engagement, and retention. Recognized by global organizations like the United Nations and brands like Disney and Google, he has researched community leadership on the ground in 29 countries, uncovering universal strategies used to create […]
Denny Heck
Lt. Governor
WA State
Denny Heck is humbled to serve as Washington’s 17th lieutenant governor. First elected in 2020, he brings a lifetime of experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to the office. Previously, Lt. Gov. Heck served as a Washington state representative and the first U.S. representative from Washington’s 10th Congressional District. He has successfully grown […]
Tracy Jackson
Founder & CEO
HR E-Z, Inc.
Tracy Jackson, founder and CEO of HR E-Z, Inc., is a highly engaging human resources leader and speaker. With over 25 years of business experience, including 15 as an executive, she has extensive knowledge of building and overseeing inclusive, top-performing HR departments in credit unions, as well as in companies across a variety of industries. Tracy is […]
Sultan Meghji
Professor
Duke University
Sultan Meghji is a noted expert in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and Web3. He most recently served as the inaugural chief innovation officer at the FDIC and currently works as a professor at Duke University’s Pratt Engineering School. With decades of experience in launching, scaling, and selling startups in frontier technologies, Sultan has […]
John Sileo
President & CEO
Sileo Group
John Sileo, president and CEO of Colorado-based think tank The Sileo Group, lost his million-dollar startup, his wealth, and two years of his life to cybercrime. The losses not only destroyed his company and decimated his life savings but also consumed two years of young fatherhood as he fought to stay out of jail. Now, John shares […]
Troy Stang
President & CEO
NWCUA
Phone: 503.350.2212
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x212
Troy Stang serves as the President and CEO of the Northwest Credit Union Association (NWCUA), the trade association representing more than 170 not-for-profit, member-owned credit unions in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. More than 8.1 million consumers — 60% of the northwest population — are members of those credit unions. Under Stang’s leadership, the Association is […]
Jennifer Wagner
EVP & Chief Advocacy Officer
NWCUA
Phone: 503.350.2224
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x224
Jennifer Wagner is the EVP & Chief Advocacy Officer for the Northwest Credit Union Association. She leads the Association’s federal governmental affairs priorities, working closely with the Northwest congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. as well as in our region. Wagner oversees the Association’s grassroots advocacy programs and initiatives to raise political action funds to support candidates […]
Amy Walter
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Popular On-Air Political Analyst
Cook Political Report
For more than 25 years, Amy Walter has built a reputation as an accurate, objective, and insightful political analyst with unparalleled access to campaign insiders and decision-makers. Known as one of the best political journalists covering Washington, she is the publisher and editor-in-chief of the non-partisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, where she provides analysis of […]
Trade Show
Held in conjunction with the MAXX Convention, the Trade Show is an opportunity to showcase your products and services to credit union decision-makers Credit unions will have the opportunity to meet you, while exploring the wide range of products and services you offer to support their day-to-day operations and strategic objectives.
Credit Union Celebration Dinner
Your Association is proud to recognize professionals, volunteers, credit unions, and micro-communities that have made outstanding contributions to the development and growth of the Credit Union Movement.
Please contact AVP of Enterprise Engagement, Christine Ruzzi if you have any questions.
We look forward to celebrating these amazing accomplishments at the Awards Dinner & Gala, held at the MAXX Annual Convention, on Oct. 27 in Spokane, Washington.
Learn MoreSafety & Risk Policy
Assumption of Risk: Attendee assumes all risks and accepts sole responsibility for any injury (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that attendee may experience or incur in connection with attending a Northwest Credit Union Association (NWCUA) EVENT.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the attendee acknowledges the highly contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assumes the risk of exposure or infection by attending the EVENT, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, disability, and/or death to the attendee. Attendee understands that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at an EVENT may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of others who may attend the event or their families, colleagues, or others with whom they may have contact. Attendee understands and agrees that this Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of NWCUA, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in the EVENT.
Attendee agrees to comply with all COVID-related procedures that NWCUA or the EVENT Venue may implement, including, but not limited to, mask-wearing and social distancing requirements, state health department guidance, restrictions on certain activities that carry higher COVID-related risk, such as social gatherings indoors, including bars or hotel rooms, in order to protect as much as possible the health and safety of all EVENT attendees. Failure to follow the guidelines as set forth by NWCUA or the EVENT Venue will result in denial of entrance to the EVENT Venue and also forfeiture of participation in the EVENT and any related fees.
The health and safety of our members, partners, and team, are of utmost concern. The NWCUA will follow the health and safety protocols set forth by both the venue and the local authorities at the time of the EVENT. Safety protocols such as temperature checks at controlled and limited entry points, the wearing of masks, social distancing, sanitation stations, and potentially others may be imposed. Protocols may be different from EVENT to EVENT. We will continue to monitor the situation and respond accordingly.
NWCUA Code of Conduct: NWCUA will adhere to the conduct standard(s) set forth at the time of the EVENT and asks that our members do as well. Each member is asked, at the time of purchasing registration to an in-person event, to read and check a Code of Conduct box. Those details may be found here.
Please note: Our plans will continue to evolve and center around the onsite experience and safety.
For more information, please visit our Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk for In-Person Events page here.