Innovation – Leadership – Marketing!

​Looking for reasons to register for the New Ideas Conference? Don’t miss this exciting introduction to our speakers and topics coming to Deadwood in early October! 

DakCU is pleased to announce our featured speakers and topics for the upcoming New Ideas Conference in exciting Deadwood, SD! Besides our special guest and emcee, Bo McDonald from Your Marketing Co, we have a “full deck” of talent in store for you – including:

​​Erik Therwanger, Founder & Author of Think GREAT. Drawing from his experiences as a U.S. Marine, executive business leader, sales professional, and entrepreneur, Erik helps organizations achieve new levels of success. He uniquely combines leadership development, team building, sales training, and goal setting into strategies and techniques that empower team members and leaders to exceed expectations. As both a speaker and consultant, he provides organizations with a competitive edge for accomplishing goals and achieving greater results! Erik will present Selling Through Chaos, and has even prepared a welcome video for attendees, which you can see here.

Denise Wymore, Field Marketing Manager at Zest AI. A credit union lifer, Denise started her career as a teller, and for the next 20 years, moved her way up and around the organizational chart working in just about every department. She made the leap to go out on her own and consult with CUs all over the nation on her favorite subject: reputation, or as some people call it “brand.” She even wrote two books about it! She is a graduate of Western CUNA Management School and teaches Strategic Marketing at two other CUNA Management Schools. She has spoken for CUES, CUNA, WOCCU and almost every state trade association in the United States! Denise will present Innovation in Credit Unions, an Oxymoron?

Mollie Bell, Chief Development Officer at Ent Credit Union. Mollie joined Ent Credit Union in December 2018 as Ent’s Chief Development Officer, where she leads people and culture strategy for the credit union, encompassing human resources, Ent University, internal communications, and community impact. She has worked on behalf of credit unions since 2007, with an impressive resume including executive positions at Credit Union National Association, Filene Research Institute, and CUNA Mutual Group. She works extensively with industry organizations as a thought leader for transformation, leadership development, culture, and growth strategies. Mollie will present The Heart and Soul of Engagement - something EVERY credit union can use!

AND FINALLY – let’s not forget our New Ideas facilitator and host: Bo McDonald from Your Marketing Co! Bo found his creative voice (literally) behind the mic as a radio DJ in Upstate New York. He has used his unique view on the financial world to create the go-to firm for community financial institutions looking to venture outside their comfort zones. Through a process of trial and error, Bo founded Your Marketing Co just over a decade ago and has enjoyed continued growth since then. His past ten-plus years at YMC have been defined by industry-disrupting ideas, a whole lot of laughs, and a creative boom in credit union marketing! He is a captivating presenter who will keep your attention from start to finish as he shares his thoughts on How to Compete and Win Against ANY Competitor.

Don’t wait any longer! There are just a few days remaining for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! The Early Bird price is just $299 per person – and only good until September 7th!  

This conference is a superb learning opportunity for EVERYONE from front line staff to CEOs! You never know from where or whom the next great idea will come! If you are ready for an intense learning and networking experience that won’t break your budget, you do not want to miss the 2023 New Ideas Conference on October 10 – 11 at Cadillac Jacks in scenic Deadwood, SD! 
 
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For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at Tru by Hilton, which is attached to Cadillac Jacks. Call 605.571.1001 and mention DCU or simply click here for online reservations.