OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (September 17, 2014) -- The International Summitof Cooperatives has selected Third Degree to present its whitepaper,“Innovative Strategic Process to Create Thriving Financial Cooperatives,” at aninternational research symposium to be held in conjunction with theInternational Summit on October 5, 2014 in Quebec, Canada.
Third Degree’s whitepaper addresses some of the key challenges facing the credit union industry, including regulatory burden, low marketplace awareness, aging consumers and significant consolidation, and identifies methods credit unions can use to achieve success in today’s demanding environment. In addition to being presented at the event, the whitepaper will also be included in the Summit’s publication, The Cooperatives’ Power of Innovation: SelectedTexts from the International Call for Papers, which features 65 articles on cooperative businesses authored by over 100 researchers from 23 countries.
“We feel honored that our thought leadership has been selected by this prestigious organization,” said Roy Page, CEO of Third Degree.“We look forward to presenting this material and being included in the publication.”
The InternationalSummit of Cooperatives is a biennial gathering where cooperative leaders and policy makers from over 100 countries gather to discuss their concerns about current and future business challenges. Stéphane Bertrand, Executive Director of the International Summit of Cooperatives, notes that the publication will “nurture discussion and reflection on the development and performance issues facing cooperative businesses while at the same time pointing toward potential solutions to the challenges they face.”
Third Degree works with progressive credit unions in during times of growth and transition to help them navigate the new realities of a more competitive marketplace. The firm specializes in strategic business planning for credit unions and developing custom marketing strategies for B2B and B2C brands nationwide across a variety of industries. Third Degree’s research-driven processes uncover insights that enhance competitive advantage,prove relevance and increase market share.