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Hybrid Research Event
FINAL AGENDA is set for August
Whether you join us in person or virtually, you won’t want to miss anything from our finalized agenda for “Network: Building your Future through Infrastructures and Ecosystems.” We’ll be hearing from academic experts, credit union leaders and system partners on how credit unions like yours can respond to the growing need to optimize technology investments, capture value from your data and differentiate through community connections.
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Blog Post
Pride Month: Connection through Employee Resource Groups
Given the historical exclusion of certain individuals from insider networks, a new research project on employee resource groups showcases how underrepresented groups can find a sense of connection.

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Credit Union Financial Performance Indicators, 2022 Q1
Review the credit union system’s collective financials from Q1, 2022, and dive into insights on key findings and trends to help your credit union make adjustments.
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Jul
14
2022
Remixing the Credit Union Value Proposition
Credit unions continue to look far and wide for inspiration and lessons that they can put into practice to stay...
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Jul
28
2022
An Unavoidable Challenge: The Changing Climate for Credit Unions
In October 2021, the U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council released a report stating that climate change is an “emerging threat...
Research Event
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Aug
01
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2022
Network: Building your Future through Infrastructures and Ecosystems
Register NowFull Event Details Preparing your organization for the future requires the active creation of partnerships, ecosystems and infrastructures. Hear from...


Thoughts from Us
Consumer Decision Making Insights
Dive into the top three marketing insights from Filene Fellow Hope Schau and her work through Filene’s Center of Excellence for Consumer Decision Making to better understand how credit unions can communicate in a way that matches products and services to the needs of members in the moments that they need them—deeply securing a link between your value proposition and your members’ loyalty.
Latest Podcasts
Jun 14 2022
Bank Dora and the Ecosystems of Innovation
Learn about Bank Dora, why it is the embodiment of innovation, and how it is helping the credit union industry grow, thrive, and stay alive.
Feb 25 2022
Out of the Comfort Zone
Hear from My Community Credit Union's Chief Information Officer, Randy Stolp and his unique journey to i3.

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The New Hybrid Credit Union Workplace: Culture, Performance, and a People-Centered Strategy
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DATA Analytics
Case Study on Analytics Readiness as a Precursor to Creating Value
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DEI
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Credit Unions: Approaches, Insights, and Future Directions


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