Around the NW
OR & WA CUs Seeing the Value in Save to Win
The prize-linked savings program has saved Northwest credit union members more than $2.6 million so far. Here’s what the program could mean for your members.
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Around the NW
Second Financial Reality Fair Extravaganza Estimated to Reach Nearly 3,000 (and Counting)
With the majority of fairs planned on or around International Credit Union Day, the NWCUF collaborative effort has exploded in number of students reached, far-outpacing the original.
Credit Unions Reach Underserved Communities
CO-OP Financial Services highlights two Northwest credit unions who pursue their social missions by reaching out to underserved communities.
Millennials on a Mission to Learn About Financial Literacy
CO-OP’s millennial campaign continues to attract new audiences to the credit union message.
Best Practices Roundtable in Eugene July 10; Financial Education without Reinventing the Wheel
OSU Federal’s Anissa Arthenayake taught financial education to nearly 14,000 people last year. How did she do it? Credit union educators will have the chance to find out at the Best Practices Roundtable in Eugene July 10. Resources and outreach models will be shared.
Gas Station TV: Broadcast TV Advertising at an Online Price
In order to bring more affordable, localized advertising alternatives to credit unions, CU Solutions Group, a Strategic Link business partner, has partnered with Gas Station TV, the largest at-the-pump digital TV network.
Vermont Regulator and Credit Union Reach Agreement on Use of ‘B-Word’
In settling with the state regulators, VSECU still may not describe itself as a bank but may use similar words when advertising its services as long as it discloses that it is a credit union.
Rabobank to Spotlight Global Cooperative Reach at Annual Convention
Rabobank, a global agricultural financial services provider, will showcase its cooperative roots and international reach at the NWCUA Convention and Annual Business Meeting in October. The director of corporate affairs will provide a keynote address.
Horizon to Acquire Montana First CU, Extending Reach to Three States
Horizon Credit Union announced plans to acquire Montana First Credit Union, a $63 million institution based in Missoula, Mont. The deal has already been approved by both boards and is expected to be finalized early next year.