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ALPENA, Mich.–Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union raised money for the local Boys & Girls Club, had a member win in the Save to Win promotion, and also supported Money Smart Week.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.–In the credit union business, the focus is overwhelmingly on the word “credit. But that’s the wrong word in the name on which to focus, according to one person, who was outspoken in challenging all kinds of other traditional assumptions, as well including why CUs should think “small,” why the marketing funnel should be turned upside down, what it means to lead, and more. 

CHESTERFIELD, Mo.--NewGround announced that James Earl has joined the the company as the new voice of the Help Desk.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.–Having reached a fork in the road, which way should CUs turn? What are the hard lessons learned by one CU? How can a CU survive the digital revolution?

SCARBOROUGH, Maine–Town & Country FCU said its strong commitment to affordable housing can be seen in its financing of nearly 80% of the Habitat homes in the Habitat for Humanity Project located at Carpenter Court in Scarborough.

LOWELL, Mass.–Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union held its ninth annual We Share A Common Thread Foundation Fundraiser, raising nearly $60,000 to support the Foundation’s mission.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.–Are credit unions wasting money on their $100-million national “Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union” brand awareness campaign? One person suggested that could be the case.

WASHINGTON—Both credit union trade groups are again calling on Congress to do something about robo-calls—without harming CUs’ abilities to communicate with members.

WASHINGTON–The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). According to the CFPB, the proposal would provide consumers with clear protections against harassment by debt collectors and straightforward options to address or dispute debts.

SAN FRANCISCO–The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled the CFPB’s single-director structure is constitutional.