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.
Latest News
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CUs in the News: August 2025
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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What’s Cooperative Principle #6? Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Under: More on the Movement
Credit unions serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative principles by working with other cooperatives through local, state, regional, national, and international structures.
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Credit Union Leaders Gather for Successful 2025 Tristate Collaborative Leadership Conference
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Credit union leaders from Minnesota, Montana, and Wisconsin gathered in Bloomington, MN, August 5–6 for the Tristate Collaborative Leadership Conference—two days of inspiration, networking, and collaboration.
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League News: August 2025
Under: More on the Movement
Take the Pledge! CU Community Days, WILD App, Grant Winners, Online Scheduling, & MORE!
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Take the Pledge! CU Community Days October 13-17
Under: More on the Movement
With August temperatures in the 80s and 90s, it might be difficult to imagine that October’s CU Community Days is right around the corner! CU Community Days is a week-long event kicking off each year on Indigenous’ Peoples Day that showcases how Wisconsin’s credit unions serve their communities throughout the year and embody their cooperative…
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Modernizing indirect auto lending —The value of eContracting
Under: System Vendor
Discover how document processing automation (CPA) enhances efficiency, accuracy, and competitiveness in credit union lending.
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CUs in the News: July 2025
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 July.
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What’s Cooperative Principle #5? Education, Training, and Information
Under: More on the Movement
Credit unions provide education and training for members, elected representatives, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the cooperative. Credit unions place particular importance on educational opportunities for their volunteer directors and financial education for their members.
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League News: July 2025
Under: More on the Movement
Tristate Collab Leadership Conference, #ILoveMyCreditUnionDay, Legends Reception, & More!
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Thirteen Foundation Grants Awarded
Under: Foundation, Grants
The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation recently awarded eleven Credit Union Development and two Difference Grants–totaling over $128,000–to help Wisconsin’s credit unions better serve their members and communities.