Dakota CU News & Notes

Q1 ViClarity webinar; CU DigiLend webinar: Revolutionizing Lending; TruStage webinar: Achieving Bottom-Line Impact from AI; America's Credit Unions Educational Opportunities.

January 28 Webinar: Revolutionizing Lending: How Point-of-Sale Financing Drives Member Engagement
Through CU DigiLend, discover how offering financing directly through local merchants not only enhances member convenience but also strengthens community connections and drives higher engagement. Register here.

ViClarity Q1 Webinar: NCUA’s 2025 Supervisory Priorities & Key Elements to a Successful Year
Looking for some guidance to help set your credit union’s new year's resolutions? Well look no further! On January 29 at 1:00 pm ct, ViClarity Compliance Officer Sabrina Ducksworth-Brown is eager to help you set your goals and navigate the key focus areas of NCUA’s 2025 supervisory priorities. Join us for our Q1 town hall webinar to unpack the regulators' expectations and ensure the year is off to a good start for your credit union. Register here.

​Overdraft Outlook 2025 Webinar: Compliance, Consumer Expectations and Opportunities
The financial services industry is undergoing significant change. Shifting regulatory expectations and heightened scrutiny are reshaping the future of overdraft services. In “Overdraft Outlook 2025,” ADVANTAGE’s EVP of Compliance Review, Cheryl Lawson, and CEO John Cohron will offer expert insights and actionable strategies to help your financial institution not only adapt to these changes but thrive. Register now for January 30 at 2pm ct.
 
February 5 Webinar: Achieving Bottom-Line Impact from AI: A Roadmap for AI Deployment
Join TruStage on Wednesday, February 5 at 1:00 pm ct for an engaging webinar featuring industry experts Ron Shevlin and Dr. Lamont Black as they make a compelling case for artificial intelligence (AI)'s transformative potential in the credit union industry. While AI is often seen as just another algorithm, this session explores its true power to revolutionize both member-facing and back-office operations. 
 
This is more than just a conversation about automation — it’s about unlocking AI’s potential to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth across every aspect of your organization. Register here.
 
Basis Covered Auditing Hiring for CEO
Bases Covered Auditing is looking for their next Chief Executive Officer (CEO)! Bases Covered Auditing specializes in financial institution compliance. Their team of experts is a trusted partner to financial institutions across the United States. Join a growing and locally supported Credit Union Service Organization that provides Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management assistance to multiple credit unions! Responsibilities include: performing client audits and compliance reviews, building the book of business, managing client engagements and projects to ensure the delivery of high-quality work as well as coaching, advising and directing team members in providing clients with personalized attention and service.
 
For more information about the position please reach out to Carin Jensen at [email protected].
 
America’s Credit Unions Educational Opportunities
Curious about continuing education, certifications, and professional development opportunities for America’s Credit Unions? Explore what’s ahead and stay connected with the latest opportunities with a comprehensive list of events and conferences scheduled for 2025.
 
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.

We also encourage you to share your news with us! Whether it’s employee promotions, awards, new products or services, community involvement and recognition, or job openings—we’d love to highlight your updates.

Submit your staff updates or news to Lindsey Hefta. Let’s keep the communication flowing!