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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The League Celebrates Strong Representation of Women Leaders in The Credit Union Movement for Women’s History Month
Under: More on the Movement, Press Release
For Women’s History Month, The Wisconsin Credit Union League (The League) — a trade association representing the interests of 118 credit unions across the state — is celebrating the strong representation of women leaders in The Credit Union Movement both in Wisconsin and nationwide.
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Minnesota, Montana, and Wisconsin Leagues Collaborate to Offer TriState Products & Services
Under: More on the Movement, Press Release
The Minnesota Credit Union Network, Montana’s Credit Unions, and The Wisconsin Credit Union League have partnered to offer TriState Products & Services. The three states are working together to form strategic endorsement relationships with partners to help their credit unions best serve their members.
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Record $13.5k Raised Through Frozen Foundation Fitness Fundraiser
Under: Foundation, Press Release
Whether freezing cold or unseasonably warm, Wisconsinites had some winter fun February 12-20 when a total of 68 participants representing 22 credit unions and system partners raised a record $13,500 for The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation!
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The League Rolls Out Series of Technology Upgrades in 2022
Under: More on the Movement
Through a series of technology upgrades over the next several months, The Wisconsin Credit Union League has its eye on providing a better-than-ever member experience in 2022! Starting February 24 with the launch of a new membership database, these changes will make for smoother event registration, a more interactive networking platform, improved email communications, easier…
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Saver’s Sweepstakes® Savings Tips Reach 75,000 Wisconsinites
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News, Press Release, Saver's Sweepstakes
Since saving money remains a popular New Year’s resolution, The League decided to kick off the year by sharing savings tips combined with the Savers Sweepstakes® program throughout the month of January in a paid social media campaign on Facebook. This campaign reached 75,000 Wisconsinites of all ages and directed individuals to open up a…
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Special Edition of Capitol Eyes: 2022 State GAC Recap
Under: Advocacy
From January 26 – 28, over 130 Credit Union Activists met with state legislators, both in person and over Zoom, as part of The League’s annual State Government Affairs Conference.
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CUs in the News: December & January
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 December & January.
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Wisconsin’s Credit Unions Save Members $431.6 Million in 2021
Under: Advocacy
On January 26, over 130 Wisconsin Credit Union Activists shared The Credit Union Difference in meetings with their legislators for our annual State Government Affairs Conference.
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Capitol Eyes 1.13.2022
Under: Advocacy
On Tuesday, Activists from across Wisconsin attended the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Revenue hearing to support and testify in favor of SB 451, a bill modernizing the state statutes governing credit unions.
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Special Edition of Capitol Eyes: 2021 Advocacy in Review
Under: Advocacy
As 2021 comes to an end, The Credit Union Difference (how The Movement stepped up to meet ever-changing needs of members) was proven, time and time again, to be worthy of protecting and promoting.