The World Council of Credit Unions Economic Inclusion Project this week celebrated the graduations of more than 500 new entrepreneurs from its School of Dreamers in Peru and Entrepreneur Camp in Ecuador. More than 1,800 people have now graduated from these entrepreneurial training programs.

Credit union leaders and supporters across California are celebrating a victory that saw a bill they opposed, Assembly Bill (AB) 1177, significantly amended in committee. The California Credit Union League was able to initiate more than 4,500 "NO on AB 1177" messages to lawmakers.

On Oct. 21, 2021, credit unions worldwide will celebrate International Credit Union Day, raising global awareness for the credit union movement through outreach, volunteering, fundraising and other ICU Day-themed activities. This year’s theme is "Building financial health for a brighter tomorrow."

The CUNA Finance Council Virtual Conference will be held May 18-20 with content designed with a keen understanding of the challenges unique to the current climate and industry. It will consist of 20 unique breakout sessions and five general sessions over three days.

The Michigan Credit Union League Board has accepted the resignation of long-time President/CEO Dave Adams and has promoted EVP/COO & General Counsel Patty Corkery to president/CEO. In tandem, the CU Solutions Group board has ratified the continued leadership of Adams.

Credit union professionals can learn tactics in cybercrime prevention and response from industry professionals and stakeholders by attending CUNA Cybersecurity eSchool with NASCUS. A combination of live and recorded sessions will be held September 3 through November 9.  

Credit union marketing and compliance professionals can learn how to mitigate risk in their advertising and marketing campaigns by attending CUNA Marketing Compliance eSchool. Live sessions will be held August 20, August 27 and September 3, 2021. Registration includes access to the recordings.

The South Carolina House of Representatives today passed S. 0467, bringing to fruition a multi-year campaign by the Carolinas Credit Union League to improve the business climate for credit unions through substantial changes to the SC Credit Union Act.

Learn how a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strengthens credit unions, what emerging best practices look like and what resources exist to support your DEI journey by attending CUNA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion eSchool Part 2 in May.

Credit Union Awareness LLC announced that Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union® has launched in Wyoming. The campaign has launched in twenty-six states and is expected to launch in at least 4 other states in the upcoming months.