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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CUs in the News: November 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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Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Under: Foundation, Press Release
The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation’s Board of Directors has awarded four Professional Development scholarships to credit union professionals looking to continue their education.
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Wisconsin CUNA Award Winners Announced
Under: Awards
The 2023 Wisconsin CUNA Award winners have been announced! These programs are designed to encourage and recognize distinguished credit unions which demonstrate social responsibility, credit union philosophy, and financial education.
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State GAC and 4 Other Ways to Support The Movement
Under: Advocacy
If you’ve seen firsthand the power of The Credit Union Difference and want to learn more about how you can help protect & promote The Movement in Wisconsin, check out these 5 tips.
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CUs in the News: October 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 October.
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Credit Union Young Professionals Learn, Network, & Give Back
Under: Uncategorized
42 energized and engaged credit union young professionals from across the state made The League’s YP Conference from October 12-14 in Green Bay again a success!
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First-Ever CU Community Day Nets Nearly 9,000 Volunteer Hours, $8,000
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News, More on the Movement
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, over thirty Wisconsin credit unions participated in the first-ever CU Community Day, a community outreach event showcasing the ways credit unions give back to their communities throughout the year.
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Happy Fifth Anniversary to Saver’s Sweepstakes!
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News, Press Release, Saver's Sweepstakes
This year marks the five year anniversary of this program in Wisconsin and the numbers speak to the success of this initiative. Wisconsinites have saved over $25.7 million, with an average saver’s account balance of $1,629. Statewide winnings have exceeded $530,000 since 2018, with many credit unions choosing to award additional prizes to their own…
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Quality Contacts and Eye-Opening Content: CU Connect 2023
Under: Uncategorized
On September 26-27, close to 50 credit union staff from around the state met in Oshkosh for the second Credit Union Connect–a “mini-Convention” featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, an expo hall, and plenty of time for networking.
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CUs in the News: September 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 September.