Dakota CU News & Notes

Learn about the latest fintech lending solutions, and crypto developments and solutions at two upcoming FREE webinars! 

 Free Webinar: Exploring Fintech Partnerships to Enhance Lending Strategy
CMFG Ventures invests in fintech solutions that help credit unions stay competitive, reach more members, and grow their loan portfolio. The next Discovery webinar on Wednesday, February 9th brings together three founders from CMFG Ventures portfolio to highlight their lending solutions, discuss how they got where they are today, and share where they see technology going in the future. Click here to register and for more information including speaker lineup.
 
Free Webinar: Recapping the Last Year in Crypto 
Join SRM's crypto leaders Larry Pruss, Patti Wubbels, and Keith Ash on Tuesday, January 25 at 10 a.m. CT. SRM will review the year in crypto in 2021, highlighting the developments that matter the most to financial institutions.
We'll also look ahead to this year, including the latest market trends and predictions for speed of adoption and new solutions. Click here to reserve your spot!
 
JMFA Marketing & Growth Survey – Share Your Insight!
There is a great deal of uncertainty regarding market conditions, regulatory expectations and how best to address consumer financial service needs. In addition to helping credit unions and community banks succeed with their overdraft program, JMFA provides guidance and solutions for other priorities and initiatives, as well.
 
Based on opportunities and disruptions in the industry, their team is compiling an overview of the challenges facing financial institutions today, as well as observations of what steps credit unions and community banks are planning for the new year. We invite you to share your insights by taking a short survey about your high-level growth goals for 2022.
 
For instance, will your existing branch footprint remain effective amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns and an increase in remote work? What’s your strategy for attracting new, younger account relationships? To acquire more earnings or improve service delivery, do you need help improving efficiencies?  The results of the study will be shared when it is completed.
 
JMFA is a CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) alliance provider. Their team of expert consultants is continually evaluating new opportunities and studying challenges in the market that impact existing service strategies and outcomes. CSS provides credit unions and leagues innovative, industry-specific solutions that help drive membership growth and operational excellence at an attractive price. For more information about any of our CSS providers or if you have a specific need at your credit union, don’t hesitate to contact George McDonald, Chief Officer of Strategic Services.

New Requirements for GAC Attendees
Be sure to refer back to the DakCU GAC “one stop” page frequently for the latest on mask and vaccine requirements for indoor venues, including the Convention Center where the GAC will be held. The situation is fluid and we are paying close attention. As of now, anyone over age 12 must be fully vaccinated by February 15, 2022.
 
CUNA has agreed to remove any cancelation deadlines on registrations; however, the hotel deadline to cancel is January 31st.  If you are in the DakCU hotel block and want to cancel, please reach out to Debbie Kruckenberg at [email protected] for assistance.
 
MonDak Roundtable
Exclusively for credit union managers, CEOs, and volunteer board members from the Dakotas and Montana, our 2022 event will be held at the Flamingo Hotel – with a free optional post-conference event at the LINQ minus5° IceBar at the end of the day Wednesday. It’s your chance to mingle with your peers from the Dakotas and Montana. Complete information on presenters, sessions, discounted room rates and accommodations, and the post-conference event here.
 
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