DakCU News & Notes

Summit early bird registration ending soon, upcoming credit union meetings webinars and more.

Early Bird Discount for Summit Ending Soon – Register Now!
Register now for the 2025 Annual Summit, taking place from May 12–14 at the Delta Hotel and Convention Center in Fargo. This year, we're returning with a revised three-day format that promises even more value and flexibility. You won't want to miss our incredible lineup of speakers, covering topics from credit union economics and board training to marketing and leadership development. We'll also offer a golf outing, our popular awards banquet, and, of course, our annual business meeting. Take advantage of the early bird discount, which saves you $50 per person and is available through April 18. Find all the details, lodging information, and registration here.
 
Town & Country Commercial Lending Team Earns SBA Director’s Award
The commercial lending team at Town & Country Credit Union was recently presented with a 2024 Director’s Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) North Dakota District Office, as one of the top SBA lenders in North Dakota. The North Dakota SBA office provides help with many SBA services, including funding programs and connecting participants with lenders, such as Town & Country Credit Union. 
 
"We're proud to receive this recognition from the SBA. Our teams go the extra mile to try and find the best financing options for business members, which often includes partnering with the funding programs of the SBA," commented Jake Klobuchar, Fargo Market President.
 
What’s Next for Overdrafts? - Webinar
Regulatory changes are in motion—are you prepared? While federal oversight may be shifting, evolving state regulator activities and agency leadership transitions could introduce new compliance challenges for overdraft programs. Hear from industry experts April 9 at 2 pm CST as they break down what’s ahead and share proactive strategies to keep your credit union compliant, competitive, and consumer-focused. Register here.
 
Red River Chapter of Credit Unions Annual Meeting
The Red River Chapter of Credit Unions will be holding their annual meeting on Thursday, April 10 at Fargo Billiards and Gastropub, 3234 43rd St S, Fargo, ND. The meeting will start at 5:30 pm. A short meeting for the Nominating Committee Report will be held followed by a fun evening of billiards and networking. There is no cost to attend this meeting. Host credit unions are Fargo Public Schools Credit Union and Postal Credit Union. Please RSVP to Korianne by TODAY, April 3.
 
Central Chapter Annual Meeting
The Central Chapter will be holding their annual meeting on Tuesday, April 15 at Gigi’s, 349 Wisconsin Ave SW, Huron, SD. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm. The topic will be Robbery Training and Mark Johnson from the Huron Police Department will be speaking. A meal will be served. Please RSVP to Sarah at HB Telco FCU by Tuesday, April 8.
  
PRESIDENT/CEO Opening — LIVINGSTON, MT
Sky Federal Credit Union (Sky FCU), with approximately $200 million in assets, has launched a search for a Chief Executive Officer to replace the current CEO who is soon retiring. Sky FCU is an outstanding organization with headquarters in Livingston and six branches located in Montana. The credit union's field of membership consists of 28 counties within Montana, northern Wyoming, and southern Idaho. Sky FCU has a strong focus on growth and has been very successful by not only caring for its members' consumer lending and depository needs but also by focusing on a commercial lending portfolio as well. For more information or to apply email  [email protected].
 
SalesCU Training
2025 dates are now available 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.
 
SWAP Contributors – FREE Job Postings on Try a Credit Union
Contributing SWAP members have access to FREE job postings on the Try A Credit Union website! To have a job posted, contact Lindsey Hefta with your job description and she will be happy to assist you. The successful results we are seeing with our state-wide awareness program (SWAP) means we are increasing credit union awareness and consideration of credit unions as a better financial services option for consumers all across the Dakotas! It’s not too late to get on board for 2025. Contact Lindsey to find out how SWAP can reach more consumers in your area.
 
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. For a limited time, reduced pricing of just $1,999 per person and scholarships are also available! Learn more here.
 
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We want to ensure your employees are staying informed and connected! Help us keep your staff in the loop by confirming they’re receiving The Memo and are included in our database for important updates. Our goal is to provide you with the latest on advocacy, compliance, networking, educational opportunities, and more. Are all your credit union team members receiving this information? If not, please share the names, titles, and email addresses of any new employees.

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