The economy will likely see a significant decline in growth in 2020 and a modest recovery in 2021, CUNA Senior Economist Jordan van Rijn says in CUNA’s latest Economic Update, and he expects continued aggressive monetary and fiscal action.

CUNA announced Friday it is a founding organization of the Credit Union Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Collective, a group within the credit union movement devoted to furthering DEI, a shared cooperative principle.

The National Credit Union Foundation launched its 2020 Grant Cycle, and the deadline for credit unions to submit applications is July 15. The Foundation’s 2020 Grant cycle has two opportunities for credit unions, titled "Start at Home" and "Tell Your Story."

Margaret Delmonico, retired director of public relations at PSECU, and Credit Union Magazine's 2020 Credit Union Hero of the Year, appeared on CUBroadast. Sponsored by Symitar, the award honors credit union stakeholders who promote credit union philosophy, values, and principles.

Maine Governor Janet Mills urged residents of her state to support Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger $100,000 Challenge in a video posted this week. The campaign raises money to go to local food pantries, schools and a food bank. 

The New Jersey and Pennsylvania Credit Union Foundations, through a grant from Alloya Corporate FCU, are offering a COVID-19 grant program for credit unions to help create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment and to address other needs. 

Registration is now open for CUNA Emotional Intelligence eSchool set for six, 1-hour Wednesday sessions, July 29-Sept. 9. During this new eSchool, credit union professionals will learn why they need to master and demonstrate emotional intelligence to become great leaders.

CUNA will be conducting a new free member benefit webinar, IRA Special Edition – Legislative Update, on June 16. This webinar will cover a high-level overview of the SECURE Act, including effective dates and an explanation of its provisions.

Small, low-income credit unions certified as minority depository institutions have until June 30 to apply for MDI mentoring grants from NCUA. The NCUA will make grants of up to $25,000 to help small institutions establish mentoring programs with larger, low-income-designated credit unions.

CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council celebrated Diamond Awards Week by announcing winners in 35 categories through a series of virtual award ceremonies. Six credit unions won Best of Show Awards, 93 won Category’s Best Awards and 255 won Diamond Awards.