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More Than 700 Attendees at the Industry’s Premier Annual Conference

ONTARIO, CA (November 7, 2022) — REACH 2022 is over, but the spirit of cooperation and innovation among California and Nevada credit union leaders is moving forward as they set their sights on 2023 and everything the world of technology and disruption has to offer.

(View/download conference and event photos from the REACH 2022 Photo Gallery)

This year’s 2022 annual conference from Nov. 1 – 4 in Palm Desert, CA — hosted by the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues — is one of the industry’s exclusive events, drawing leaders and system partners from across California, Nevada, and the entire nation. New relationships were forged and existing bonds strengthened as professionals found collaborative ground to champion credit union members and their financial wellbeing.

More than 700 attendees gathered to engage in the following discussions, riveting presentations, networking opportunities, and other premier experiences:

NEW & EXITING HIGHLIGHTS

• SCE FCU’s Javier Velasquez Wins 1^st Place in ‘The Pitch’ at REACH
• ‘Future of Financial Services’ Panel Explores Curious Questions
• Leagues Launch 1^st ‘Juntos Avanzamos’ Regional Chapter During REACH
• Innovative Pathways Discovered: ‘REACHtalks’ & ‘REACH Deep’ Breakouts
• REACH Attendees Engage with ‘Fintech Showcase’ Presenters

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Davis at REACH: ‘Use Constraints to Come Up with Solutions’
• Kriegel at REACH: ‘Culture is the Nature of Workplace Humanity’
• McCarter LaBorde: ‘Be Part of Our Global Learning Journey’
• Gutsche: ‘What Opportunity Lies So Close Within Your Grasp?’

GATHERINGS, LEADERS, & SPOTLIGHTS

• League Awards Ceremony Honors CU Leaders for Amazing Contributions
• CA & NV League Leaders Address REACH Audience with Optimism
• 2022 PAC Reception Celebrates Advocacy Contributors & Leaders
• Collaboration & Friendship: Credit Union Leaders Network During REACH Golf
• Supporters & ‘Bite of Reality’ Celebrated During RMJ Donor Gala
• High Schoolers Get ‘Bite of Reality’ During REACH 2022

The Leagues would like to thank all REACH attendees, special guests, and credit union sponsors for coming together in 2022 to make the annual conference a success! We look forward to next year’s conference (REACH 2023), which takes place in October in beautiful Las Vegas, NV!

Stay Engaged During REACH
Attendees and League staff will be sharing photos, comments and memories through Twitter (@CUatREACH), LinkedIn (#CUatREACH), and the REACH 2022 Photo Gallery.

REACH is one of the credit union industry’s premier annual events, attracting leaders and system partners from across California, Nevada and the United States. This year it’s held from Nov. 1 – 4 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, CA!

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About California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues

Headquartered in Ontario, California, the Leagues exist to help credit unions change people’s lives by supporting their operations, guidance, strategy and philosophy. Our trade association helps local credit unions in California serve more than 13.5 million members and those in Nevada serve nearly 400,000 members. Credit unions are for people, not profit!

Contacts

Karla Davis
Vice President of Communications and Marketing
California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues
karlad@ccul.org