What’s in a Project Specification?

What’s in a Project Specification?

Technical Writer Karen Sorensen shares some behind the scenes insight on creating project specifications, what goes into determining those specs, and the outcome those specs can have on other projects.

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Innovation Through Inspiration: How New CEO Ronaldo Hardy Sees the Future of NACUSO

Innovation Through Inspiration: How New CEO Ronaldo Hardy Sees the Future of NACUSO

Shortly after starting his new position as President and CEO of NACUSO, CUSO Magazine sat down with Ronaldo Hardy and discussed his vision for the future of the organization, including his focus on innovation, collaboration, and inspiration.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protect Your Credit Union and Your Members

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protect Your Credit Union and Your Members

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and to celebrate the occasion, Emily Claus looks back on the history and importance of the month, and how your credit union can make the most of it.

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New Community Bank Survey Claims Credit Unions Are Not The Competition

New Community Bank Survey Claims Credit Unions Are Not The Competition

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has released its 2023 Community Bank Survey, which revealed that community banks do not view credit unions as their main competition in any product or service, reports Emily Claus.

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Credit Union Leaders and Bravery: A Rare Combination

Credit Union Leaders and Bravery: A Rare Combination

All too often, credit union leaders fail to stand up for their members and instead choose to take the easier path, that of least resistance. However, there are examples of those who choose to go against the grain and stand up for what they believe is best for the credit union and members. Chip Filson tells the tale of two such CEOs.

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Proven Practices to Drive Growth

Proven Practices to Drive Growth

Kevin Mummau of Atria Wealth offers proven strategies to help your credit union grow its member base and embrace new technologies to help meet your goals.

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NCUA Awards $3.1 Million in 2023 CDRLF Round

NCUA Awards $3.1 Million in 2023 CDRLF Round

The NCUA announced Thursday that it has awarded $3.1 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to 142 low-income credit unions and MDIs, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.

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Our Industry and Cybersecurity in 2023 and Beyond

Our Industry and Cybersecurity in 2023 and Beyond

As we head into Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Matt Sawtell examines the current state of cybersecurity in the credit union industry, where it’s going, and what credit unions should be doing to improve their security and prepare for increasingly high demands in examinations and insurance.

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Credit Unions Vs Banks: Finding My Financial BFF

Credit Unions Vs Banks: Finding My Financial BFF

Long-time bank customer and recent credit union industry employee, David Boden, wonders if his money really is better off with a credit union over a bank and goes on a informational journey to finally learn which is best for him.

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Staying In One’s Lane

Staying In One’s Lane

In an effort to grow, financial institutions are at risk of veering in directions that do not align with their foundations or their members’ best interests, argues Chip Filson, who urges credit unions to stay in their lane.

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