DakCU News & Notes

Don’t miss the latest on credit union success stories, events, training, and resources​.

Town & Country Named a Best Place to Work
Congrats to Town & Country Credit Union on being selected as one of Prairie Business magazine's 50 Best Places to Work for 2025! This recognition reflects the credit union’s ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional work environment for our dedicated team. The 50 Best Places to Work is a yearly recognition presented by Prairie Business, a leading publication in the region. Companies are chosen based on employee surveys that assess different aspects of the workplace, including employee engagement, job satisfaction, leadership, and benefits.

Levo Credit Union is hiring!
Levo Credit Union is searching for Member Service Officers/Personal Bankers for their new Fargo location. Interested candidates will need have at least 2+ years experience in banking; an ideal candidate will have experience in loan underwriting.  To learn more or apply, visit levo.org/careers.

North Central Chapter Meeting
The North Central Chapter is holding a meeting on Tuesday, September 30 at 5:30 pm for President Night with Jeff Olson. This event will take place at Neathery-Simenson VFW Post 756 in Devils Lake, ND.  Please RSVP to Tiffani Crist by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 24.
 
Building Leadership Resilience: A Step-by-Step Succession Planning Workshop
ViClarity Q3 Town Hall
September 24, 2025 1:00 PM CT/12:00 PM MT
Leadership continuity is a vital component of credit union resilience. With the NCUA’s succession planning rule going into effect January 1, 2026, federally insured credit unions must adopt and maintain a formal succession plan covering key leadership positions.
 
This focused town hall workshop will provide practical, step-by-step guidance on building a compliant plan, assessing leadership gaps, preparing for both emergency and planned transitions, and aligning succession with your credit union's long-term strategy. Join us for this session and leave with actionable tools to strengthen your governance and exam-readiness, because strong leadership keeps your mission moving forward — even through change. Register here.
 
Combating Elder Fraud – Roundtable Discussions
Join AARP and elder fraud expert Paul Greenwood for a 90-minute roundtable addressing the impacts of fraud on older adults, common misconceptions, investigation strategies, and ways to support victims. Greenwood, a retired San Diego Deputy District Attorney and AARP Fraud Ambassador, will lead discussions on best practices and prevention efforts. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, September 23 in Bismarck (Event Center – Prairie Rose 101) and Wednesday, September 24 in Fargo (FARGODOME – Rooms 101-102), both from 1:30–3:00 p.m. Register online at events.aarp.org or contact [email protected] / 866-554-5383.
 
NCUA Launches AI Resources for Credit Unions
The NCUA has launched a new webpage offering credit unions guidance on adopting and managing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. The resources cover AI implementation, risk management, data security, cybersecurity, and practical use cases—helping credit unions make informed decisions whether they’re just exploring AI or looking to strengthen existing AI practices. Explore the page here.
 
SalesCU Training
Only 2 sessions remain for SalesCU workshops! SalesCU training offers practical and proven sales techniques and strategies that actually work in a credit union setting to bring affordable and convenient sales training to our Dakota credit unions. If you want to develop employees who know how to sell in a way that adds value to the member, and sales leaders who are empowered to drive results through developmental coaching and meaningful accountability, we have an award-winning solution for you! Additional information on upcoming sessions available here or contact George McDonald, Senior VP/Chief Officer Partnerships & Engagement at 701.250.3942.
 
Leadership Development
Our iLead@11 DakCU Emerging Leader Program is designed specifically for credit union professionals in the credit union industry interested in enhancing their careers for advancement. Based on the popular Leadership@11 program designed by Eleven Performance Group, it is an ongoing program that allows participants to start whenever they want and determine their own pace. It is $1,999 per person and scholarships are also available! Learn more here.
 
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