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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League News: November 2024
Under: More on the Movement
Members Reflect on The League’s 90 Years, State GAC Early Bird discount, State GAC Early Bird Discounts & Deadlines, and MORE!
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Members Reflect on The League’s 90th Year, What the Next 90 Will Bring
Under: More on the Movement
The Wisconsin Credit Union League celebrated its 90th anniversary on October 6. In celebration of this major milestone, we asked former and current members of our Board and members of the League Champions Program what they love about The League, what our organization turning 90 means to them, and what they hope the next 90…
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Lessons On The League: Go Vote!
Under: Member Service
Want to be sure you’re getting the most out of your League membership? Check out our new monthly series, Lessons on The League!
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The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation Announces Inaugural Inductees to Legends of The Movement
Under: Foundation
The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation’s Board of Directors has announced ten inaugural inductees to Legends of The Movement. Legends of The Movement recognizes and honors past and current credit union leaders in the state of Wisconsin for their service, commitment, and significant impact on The Credit Union Movement at the local and state level.
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CUs in the News: October 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 October.
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What’s AI got to do with it? The strategic impact of AI in indirect lending
Under: System Vendor
The auto buying experience has certainly changed over the years. Remember when we received credit applications over fax machines, and a quick credit decision was a few hours or even a few days? Overnight funding packages were the norm, and paper checks exchanged hands. You can likely remember the sounds of the fax machine right…
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Wisconsin’s Credit Unions Uplift their Communities on CU Community Day
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News, More on the Movement
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, nearly thirty Wisconsin credit unions and The Wisconsin Credit Union League participated in the second annual CU Community Day, a community outreach event showcasing the ways credit unions give back to their communities throughout the year.
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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Proclaims October 17 as “International Credit Union Day”
Under: More on the Movement
Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed October 17 as International Credit Union Day in Wisconsin. For the past 76 years, International Credit Union Day has celebrated the role financial cooperatives play in improving the communities they serve and the lives of their members.
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Lessons On The League: Credit Union House
Under: Member Service
Want to be sure you’re getting the most out of your League membership? Check out our new monthly series, Lessons on The League!
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Wisconsin’s Credit Unions Celebrate “One World Through Cooperative” Finance on International Credit Union Day
Under: More on the Movement
On Thursday, October 17, Wisconsin’s credits unions and credit unions worldwide will come together to celebrate International Credit Union Day® and the role that financial cooperatives play in improving the communities they serve and the lives of their members.