Large Turnout for Annual State Gov’t Affairs Conference
On January 27, over 270 credit union professionals from across Wisconsin shared The Credit Union Difference with their elected officials at The League’s annual State Government Affairs Conference in Madison. During those meetings, attendees shared their support for legislation to prevent financial fraud, strengthen financial literacy education, and rein in predatory lending practices.
It’s the International Year of Cooperatives!
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting how cooperatives build a better world through their vital role in sustainable development, inclusive growth, and strengthening community resilience. As not-for-profit cooperatives, credit unions are uniquely equipped to foster financial well-being for all through their adherence to the seven Cooperative Principles originally adopted by The International Cooperative Alliance and an emerging eighth cooperative principle set by the National Credit Union Foundation and America’s Credit Unions.
CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, awarding scholarships, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions support their members and communities– a monthly series.
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VIDEO: What’s The League Convention & Expo Like?
Under: Uncategorized
Considering attending The League Convention & Expo for the first-time this year and not sure what to expect? Or has it been several years since the last time you joined the largest gathering of credit union professionals in the state?
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CUs in the News: January 2024
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, awarding scholarships, creating community, providing innovative solutions, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions supported their members and communities in January.
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225 Credit Union Activists Attend the 2024 State GAC
Under: Advocacy
This week, over 225 Wisconsin Credit Union Activists shared The Credit Union Difference with their elected officials at The League’s annual State Government Affairs Conference in Madison.
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Tristate Collaborative, LLC Formalized to Create Value for Member Credit Unions
Under: System Vendor
The Minnesota Credit Union Network, Montana’s Credit Unions, and the Wisconsin Credit Union League have formalized their partnership, Tristate Collaborative, LLC, which jointly forms strategic endorsement relationships with partners to help their credit unions best serve their members.
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La Crosse to Host 2024 League Convention & Expo
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News, More on the Movement
This year’s annual League Convention & Expo will be held May 8-10 in La Crosse, amidst the tall bluffs that line the Mississippi River in its historic downtown district at the La Crosse Center!
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Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces Expanding Access to Lending Options Act
Under: Advocacy
Wisconsin’s Credit Unions® thank Congressman Scott Fitzgerald for his leadership in introducing a bipartisan bill to increase the loan maturity cap. As not-for-profit cooperatives, credit unions are mission-driven and structured to put members’ interests first, and the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act enhances their ability to support members’ financial well-being.
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CUs in the News: December 2023
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, awarding scholarships, creating community, providing innovative solutions, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions supported their members and communities in November.
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Get Fit in 2024 with The Foundation Frozen Fitness Fundraiser
Under: Foundation, Press Release
Get ready to break a sweat and move it for The Movement February 10-18 with our Foundation Frozen Fitness Fundraiser! (Say that three times fast!)
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League-Supported High School Financial Literacy Requirement Signed into Law
Under: Advocacy
This week, Governor Tony Evers signed Act 60 into law, a League-supported financial literacy bill requiring Wisconsin high school students to complete one-half credit of personal financial literacy for high school graduation.
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Introducing: Classroom
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It is with great excitement that we introduce “Classroom,” a cutting-edge Learning Management System (LMS) designed to help onboard new members, streamline education event materials, and provide credit union staff with the knowledge and skills required to perform their roles and advance faster in their careers.