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Dakota CU News & Notes

9/26/2024

 
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​HTG celebrates 65 years with a coat drive; North Star CCU selling newer Finastra UltraData compatible equipment; and multiple FREE webinars! 
HTG Celebrates 65 Years!
HTG Architects is excited to announce they are celebrating 65 years of providing solutions that make a difference! As part of their anniversary celebration, they are organizing a coat drive to give back to those in need!
 
Starting on October 8 through October 18, they are collecting new or gently used coats at both offices – 840 43rd Ave NE Suite 200 in Bismarck and 1010 Mainstreet Suite 100 in Hopkins, MN. Stop by for treats and networking! They are also accepting online donations via their Amazon Wishlist.
 
Finastra UltraData Equipment for Sale
North Star Community Credit Union (Maddock, ND) has recently converted from Finastra’s UltraData and therefore has multiple pieces of equipment for sale. The available pieces work well with that core. Available pieces include:
  • Ithaca 9000 receipt printers – 21 units, 18 months old, retail for $375
  • Topaz signature pads – 56 units, 18 months old, retail for $349
  • Check Encoders, several available of various ages, retail at $2,075.
 
Pricing will vary, depending if machines are purchased as one single lot or a select number. For more information or a price quote, please contact Chris Ell, IT Manager at 701-922-6366 or [email protected]. Photos of units/model numbers below. 
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Buy 2 Get 1 FREE!
Credit Union Webinar Network is celebrating International Credit Union Day by giving you a free webinar for every two regularly-priced webinars you purchase in the same order! Now through October 31st, you can claim your free webinar: Select any three live or on-demand webinars (no bundles); Add them to your cart; and Checkout! One will automatically be free. The Buy 2 Get 1 Free special is only valid on regularly priced live or on-demand webinars purchased from September 16 through October 31st, 2024 and cannot be applied to previous orders. Live+On-Demand (Bundle), Sale Webinars, Subscription Tokens, Courses, Packages, and Full Series purchases are not applicable. Click here to begin!
 
FREE Webinar: Credit Union Strategies for Q4
Credit unions CEOs, CFOs, investment officers, board members, and those who are directly or indirectly responsible for financial management functions will benefit from this complimentary webinar hosted by The Baker Group. Topics include: Economic Update and Fed Policy Outlook; Industry Trends and Regulatory Hot Button Issues; Current Investment Strategy Recommendations; and Interest Rate Risk and Liquidity Management Guidance. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, October 10 at 10:30 a.m. CT. Register here.
 
FREE Webinar: Boosting Member Loyalty With Marketing Automation and AI
Discover how credit unions are leveraging marketing automation to boost member loyalty, elevate digital experiences, and drive loan and deposit growth. You’ll also learn how personalized messages to your members – wherever they are – can build deeper relationships and increase revenue and about the power of automated email, digital banking banners, and other channels to enhance your outreach.
 
Additionally, find out how marketing automation and AI can tackle various challenges beyond traditional marketing. Discover how AI-generated copy drafts and image iterations can streamline your content creation process, making your campaigns more efficient and impactful. Leverage the power of predictive analytics to anticipate member needs and personalize interactions, driving engagement and satisfaction.
 
This webinar, hosted by Prisma (a CUNA Strategic Services company) is ideal for credit unions of all sizes. Whether you’re just getting started with marketing automation and need innovative ideas or you’re already making progress and looking for benchmarks to measure your success, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips. Marketing professionals, digital strategists, and member experience teams will benefit from learning how to enhance their strategies, improve member loyalty, and drive growth through marketing automation and AI techniques. This complimentary webinar takes place on October 16 at 11:00 a.m. CT. Register today.
 
FREE Webinar: Planning for 2025 – From Forces to Choices
Every year, TruStage™ partners with credit unions to explore market trends, uncovering valuable insights designed to help shape our understanding of the marketplace. Join us for a panel discussion where we'll share key findings from our market forces research and uncover the strategies of successful credit unions. Discover how to leverage these insights for strategic planning and drive informed, impactful decisions. This complimentary webinar on Wednesday, October 9 at 1:00 p.m. (CT) can help guide credit unions preparing for 2025. Don't miss out! Register now.
 
FREE Event: Small Credit Union Roundtable
Due to popular demand, DakCU will once again be holding our Small Credit Union Roundtable on Oct 14 – 15 at the Hampton Inn in Watertown, South Dakota. This event is specifically for sharing ideas among our credit unions in the $150M and under asset size. The event is not limited to CEOs or managers, so if you are unable to attend please feel free to send another member of your leadership team. We will open with a networking dialogue and social at 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening, Oct 14, and have a full day of discussion with lunch provided on Tuesday, Oct 15. This is a free event but we do ask you to register in advance so we can plan accordingly. Please contact George McDonald with any questions.
 
Red River Chapter Pints & Politics
The Red River Chapter is holding their Pints & Politics event on October 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fargo Brewing Company - Brewers Bar Room located at 610 N University Dr #104, Fargo, ND 58102. Jeff Olson and John Alexander from DakCU along with local legislators will be in attendance. Dinner will be served for a small fee; kindly RSVP in advance to [email protected].
 
FREE Holiday Signs
DakCU has an assortment of messages for upcoming 2024-2025 federal holidays FREE for your use on your credit union branch doors, websites, and social media. The signs can be downloaded here. If you need a different size and/or format, don’t hesitate to contact Lindsey Hefta at 701.250.3968.
 
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 2024. 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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