The CU Grow Show - Episode 1

Watch the first episode of The CU Grow Show featuring different topics including:

Crossfire: Bank vs. Credit Union in marketing

Spotlight: Featuring interviews from The One CU Conference

20 Second Fire Back: Christopher Morris sharing words of wisdom in 20 seconds or less

As always, remember to innovate, communicate and collaborate.

Editor's Note: Thanks so much to Christopher Morris for helping us spell Bill Cheney's name correctly and apologies for the error in the video.

Video Update From The 1 Credit Union Conference

Watch this quick hello from Aaron as well as check out all the latest happenings from The 1 Credit Union Conference in Vegas as well as from The Crashers.

Vote Denise Gabel for Oprah's "Your Own Show"

Watch, vote and share your support for Denise Gabel. As an agent of change, Denise wants to know what makes a business unique? Where are they going? And how can she help? Why not help small businesses grow? Why not lend them a hand? 

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Denise R. Gabel is the Chief Innovation Officer at the Filene Research Institute, an academic based, consumer finance think and do tank located in Madison, Wisconsin.

A recognized innovation catalyst and in-demand speaker, Denise has been interviewed widely from National Public Radio to the Wall Street Journal. She authored the Filene Research Institute’s Key Findings: Innovation Through Collaboration, annual publication Key Findings: Blueprints for Innovation, and Reimagining the Dream: The Future of Home Ownership.

Show some credit union love and vote for Denise.

Credit Unions: Evolve and Emerge - Live in Washington!

The CU Grow team is in Stevenson, Washington for the Washington Credit Union League's Volunteer Conference.  We have some great sessions lined up over the next day and will be tweeting the sessions as always so feel free to shout out and get involved.

Just following along with James Robert, Jonathan, Aaron and Mandy.

In the meantime, you can watch the quick hello and video update.

MSCUA Annual Meeting - CU Grow Monkey Race

Vote Now for the Next Top Credit Union Executive!

The Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) is an independent, not-for-profit, international membership association. Its mission is to educate and develop credit union CEOs, directors and future leaders. Right now CUES is on the hunt for the Next Top Credit Union Executive! The Next Top Credit Union Exec contest allows young credit union professionals to stand out amongst their peers, and be recognized for the work they are doing to advance the credit union. It also provides finalists and the winner with educational credits to help them further their careers within the credit union industry. VOTE NOW!

MSCUA Annual Meeting - Jean Gatz Interview

Jean Gatz was a keynote speaker at the 2010 Mississippi Credit Union Association's Annual Meeting. Jean Gatz has been entertaining credit union audiences for over 20 years. In fact, she got her start right here with Mississippi Credit Union Association! Her closing general session was titled "Mama Always Said That There Would Be Days Like This". James Robert Lay (on twitter: @jrwlay) from the CU GROW team took a few moments to recap some of the key points for Jean's speech. Take a beat and share with us your thoughts on their chat.

MSCUA Annual Meeting - James Robert Lay Interview

At the 2010 Mississippi Credit Union Association's Annual Meeting speaker James Robert Lay (on twitter: @jrwlay) presented the breakout session titled "Look Outside to Grow Inside". James Robert completed his MBA in 2006 at the University of Houston - Clear Lake and has enjoyed speaking at many different credit union conferences and events. In addition to speaking at conferences around the country, he is also on the faculty at San Jacinto College where he teaches professional selling with a focus on relationships. Scope out the video below to see Sarah (on twitter: @mrsjlay) catch up with her fellow CU GROW team member, and recap key takeaways from his session.

MSCUA Annual Meeting - Harry Black Interview

Harry Black presented a breakout session titled "Understanding the Current Market Crisis & Its Implications" at the 2010 Mississippi Credit Union Association's Annual Meeting. Financial educator Harry Black has been an active credit union member for 33 years and a director of Mississippi Telco Federal Credit Union for 14 years. Watch the video below to see Aaron Mireles (on twitter: @ACM1985) of the CU GROW team chat with Harry about his session. Tell us what you think! Comment on this article and share with us how your credit union is working with you and your community during the current market crisis.

Credit Unions Say No to Interchange

In good old credit union grassroots fashion, two "say no to interchange" videos have surfaced this week. Both provide a fun, lighthearted way to educate your members and community about the facts of interchange and what they can do to take action.

Watch, laugh, learn, share below.