Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.


Make Community Connections

Airport Oasis Lounge

Helping credit union members deal with the hassles of air travel.

Black Star

Fostering a cooperative environment in the food and drink industries.

Co-Opera

A co-op to co-op lending website to make lending and borrowing more accessible for cooperatives of all sizes internationally.

Community Impact Center

Partnering with public and private enterprises in the spirit of “people helping people.”

CU Launch

Credit union volunteers providing professional services to small businesses.

CU@Soup

The significant key to the success of a new business found in a subscription-based entrepreneurial incubator.

CUpon

Social buying networks and credit unions unite!

First Step Program

A win-win-win solution for credit unions, community-based organizations, and consumers.

Green Feat Rewards

Rewarding members for making environmentally-sound choices.

Heartfelt Hands

People helping people

Moneyworks

Think Tupperware® party meets financial services.

My Community Connection (MCC)

Making it easy for members to integrate into their communities in a meaningful way.

Sitewink

Create awarenes, monitor fraud and offer discounts all at once!

The Leap

Helping credit union members jump into the green revolution.

VolunTIER

America has a long and proud tradition of volunteer service. Now more than ever, volunteers are renewing their commitment to helping others and making new connections that bring us closer together as families, as neighbors, as communities, and as a Nation.