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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Foundation Invitational Raises $20k to Support WI Credit Unions & Communities
Under: Foundation
On August 24, over sixty golfers hit the links at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison to support The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation! A total of $20,000 was raised to help promote credit union development, educate credit union staff and volunteers, support programming to enhance financial literacy, and assist the credit union system in times…
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CUs in the News: August 2022
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 August.
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Altra Federal Credit Union Sweeps 2022 WI CUNA Awards
Under: Awards, More on the Movement
CUNA Awards represent the spirt of what credit unions are about and recognize outstanding achievements on an annual basis. This month, Altra Federal Credit Union (Altra) was awarded with three 2022 CUNA Awards for Wisconsin: the Dora Maxwell Award and the Youth and Adult Alphonse Desjardins Awards.
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CUs in the News: July 2022
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, responding to COVID-19, awarding scholarships, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions supported their members and communities in July.
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Hike the Hill Celebrates Over 20 Years
Under: Advocacy
For over 20 years, The League has brought you face-to-face with decision makers in Washington during our annual Hike the Hill event, discussing the valued services your credit union provides, plus policy and regulatory issues.
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Over $20k Raised at CU Day at the Ballpark
Under: Foundation, More on the Movement, Press Release
On Sunday, July 24, Corporate Central and The League hosted Credit Union Day at the Ballpark, a fundraising event to benefit The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation and The National Credit Union Foundation. Over $20,000 was raised!
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Nearly $90k Awarded in Foundation Grants
Under: Foundation, Grants
The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its Credit Union Development and The Difference Grants. In total, over $87,680 was awarded to ten Wisconsin credit unions, allowing them to better serve their members and communities.
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Capitol Eyes 7.14.2022
Under: Advocacy
Wisconsin’s August 9th Primary Election is just around the corner, and there are credit union friendly candidates running this fall that need our help.
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CUs in the News: June 2022
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, responding to COVID-19, awarding scholarships, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions supported their members and communities in June.
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Capitol Eyes 6.30.2022
Under: Advocacy
Today is the last day of CULAC’s $30 by the 30th campaign, and Wisconsin credit union Activists are nearly at the $3,000 goal.