During my discussions with Michigan credit union leaders this year, the conversation inevitably touches on a topic that’s affecting much more than just our industry: talent retention. We talk about how leaders can or [...]
As an industry, we often talk about the credit union mission of “serving the underserved.” When it comes to credit union advocacy, however, we are often caught up in pursuing technical policy, fighting for increased [...]
Two years ago, I wrote an article with the same title as this one, but with an emphasis on my missed opportunities related to gender diversity and inclusion. In that article, I confessed my missed [...]
As credit union boards and executives refresh their strategic plans, some will take a similar approach to what bankers are doing. They will focus on growth and market share, driven by improvements to the member [...]
Welcome to episode 14 of The CUInsight Experience podcast. Hosted by Randy Smith, co-founder and publisher of CUInsight.com. Today’s guest is Dave Adams, who is the President and CEO of the Michigan Credit [...]
Payday loans are marketed as a quick-fix solution to financial emergencies. However, they carry fees that amount to triple-digit interest rates and often unaffordable payments, leading to a spiral of debt for the most financially [...]
Stephen Dedene, VP/compliance and risk at $1.1 billion CUES Executive Group and Board member Credit Union ONE, Ferndale, Mich., says visiting legislators in person is almost always the most effective way to bring [...]
The Michigan Credit Union League, its members and CUNA are advocating for stronger merchants and card network accountability after a Wendy’s restaurants breach forced several credit unions to cover associated costs. According to CUNA, [...]
Credit unions are having a phenomenal year in just about every category, no doubt. To get a little proof in the puddin', we invited Michigan Credit Union League President & CEO Dave Adams on the [...]
by: Peter Strozniak The Michigan Credit Union League board of directors unanimously approved a resolution last month to state its opposition to the proposed preliminary ideas under consideration by CUNA’s System Structure and Governance [...]
by: Brian J. O’Connor, Detroit News Finance Editor First you were excited, nearly breathless with anticipation. Then, disappointed and angry. And, finally, the realization that you’d allowed yourself to be so clearly played [...]
Credit Unions find creative ways to educate representatives, public about the value of their tax-exempt status. The “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” message is getting through to legislators: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.[...]
by Gina Ragusa Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates’ “Invest in America” supports community businesses with exclusive member discounts through credit unions nationwide. When was the last time your big bank gave you special discounts [...]
By Yvonne Zipp | yzipp@mlive.com KALAMAZOO AND BATTLE CREEK, MI – They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but Tuesday may be the exception. In Battle Creek, Coldwater and Albion, United Educational [...]
by: Sara Cottle, Operations Manager, Chippewa County Credit Union & The Cooperative Trust When I was eleven years old, before the days of caller ID, when only rich people had cell phones and we still [...]
