Looking Outside the Credit Union: Spotlight on ATL Federal Credit Union

Looking Outside the Credit Union: Spotlight on ATL Federal Credit Union

As Michigan restaurants face their second month of closures, ATL Federal Credit Union is encouraging members to support local establishments and rewarding them for their effort. CEO Robert Shane details the inspiration for the project and how you can get involved.

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Why We Build Our Capital: Spotlight on Affinity Credit Union

Why We Build Our Capital: Spotlight on Affinity Credit Union

As credit unions across the nation work hard to adapt to difficult circumstances, CEO Jim Dean shares how Affinity Credit Union has approached the situation, and shares his feelings on why a policy of open honesty is the best solution.

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What Fintech Companies Are Doing to Help Credit Unions Succeed During Coronavirus

What Fintech Companies Are Doing to Help Credit Unions Succeed During Coronavirus

As credit unions work to adjust to their new normal and find the technologies to continue serving their members from a distance, fintech companies are stepping in to help. Emily Claus shares examples of such companies and what kind of support you can receive for your credit union.

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River Valley Credit Union Receives Business Appreciation Award

River Valley Credit Union Receives Business Appreciation Award

River Valley Credit Union, located in Lowell, MI, received the 2020 Business Appreciation Award from the Lowell Chamber of Commerce in recognition for their years of community engagement. Barb Cooper details the award event and River Valley’s history of giving back.

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NCUA Approves Bloated Budget Without Adjustments for Industry Complaints

NCUA Approves Bloated Budget Without Adjustments for Industry Complaints

Is the NCUA’s comment period just a dog and pony show? Vic Pantea might think so. He recaps the NCUA’s December board meeting and the approval of a budget that didn’t factor in complaints from the industry.

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Robles vs Domino’s: Who’s Really Winning the Fight on Accessibility?

Robles vs Domino’s: Who’s Really Winning the Fight on Accessibility?

With Domino’s Pizza under fire for lack of accessibility, Susanna Wojtkowiak discusses what impact this court case could have on the future of ADA compliance on the web, how this might effect your website, and what steps you should take towards accessibility.

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Kent County Credit Union Undergoes $1.2M Renovation

Kent County Credit Union Undergoes $1.2M Renovation

As Kent County Credit Union undergoes a 1.2 million dollar renovation, CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus sat down with CEO Barbara Page to discuss the inspiration, process, and outlook.

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Michigan Credit Unions Buy Back Medical Debt for Over 3,000 Community Members

Michigan Credit Unions Buy Back Medical Debt for Over 3,000 Community Members

Jim Smith details how nine Michigan credit unions banded together to provide medical debt forgiveness for over 3,000 community members, proving that the true focus of credit unions is all about people.

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Takeaways from the CU*Answers CEO Strategies Week

Takeaways from the CU*Answers CEO Strategies Week

Credit union CEOs from around the country converged on Grand Rapids for CU*Answers’ 2019 CEO Strategies Week. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo gives a thrilling recap of the events.

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CUSO Turns 50: Celebrating CU*Answers

CUSO Turns 50: Celebrating CU*Answers

CU*Answers, a Credit Union Service Organization located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2020, marking it as one of the oldest CUSOs in the country.

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