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David Libby, President & CEO of Town & Country FCU, authored an editorial that was published in the October 1 edition of the Press Herald…
Scamming Has Never Been Worse. Here’s How Mainers Can Avoid It
Jim Lemieux, President of Sebasticook Valley FCU, authored an editorial that was published in the September 25 edition of the Bangor Daily News outlining tactics scammers…
Summer Meals Programs Gets Food to Thousands of Maine Kids, But Barriers Remain
In a state where one in five children are experiencing food insecurity, this Press Herald article highlights the importance of summer meal programs and why greater…
Maine Mortgage Holders Are More Equity-Rich Than Those Almost Anywhere in U.S.
This Mainebiz article by William Hall highlights how a growing percentage of U.S. homeowners are coming up for air — that is, their mortgages are not…
Building Business Membership
Synergent’s Karen Martin, Assistant Vice President of Product Management, recently was a featured contributor on CUInsight. In her article, Martin shares what credit unions can…
Evergreen? Always Growing
In this CreditUnions.com article, reporter Marc Rapport connects with Evergreen CU President/CEO Jason Lindstrom about how the credit union’s community-driven initiatives and employee engagement strategies…
Portland Credit Union Will Expand to Lewiston with Construction of New Branch
This Mainebiz article outlines cPort CU’s plans to open a branch in Lewiston next summer. The location will be in a new building to be constructed…
Opinion: Mainers Deserve More Financial Freedom
As we approach Independence Day, Jim Lemieux, President of Sebasticook Valley FCU, offered his thoughts on increasing financial freedom for Mainers. In his editorial, he…
Mt. Ararat ELO Coordinator Partners with Local Credit Unions to Empower Tomorrow’s Financially Savvy Generation
The Maine Department of Education highlighted a recent Maine Credit Unions’ Financial Fitness Fair held at Mount Ararat High School. The event was held during…
This April, Talk to Your Kids About Money
To close out April National Financial Literacy Month, Jim Lemieux, President of Sebasticook Valley FCU, authored a guest editorial in the Bangor Daily News that…
New Dimensions FCU Wins Morning Sentinel’s Reader’s Choice 2024
New Dimensions FCU is proud to announce its first-place victory in the Morning Sentinel’s Reader’s Choice 2024 awards. This esteemed recognition reflects the unwavering support…
CFPB Caps Credit Card Late Fees for Large Financial Institutions at $8
The CFPB has issued its final rule to reduce the safe harbor threshold credit card issuers can charge for late payments to $8. While the…
Breaking Down the New BOI Access Rule
America’s Credit Unions has shared their latest Compliance Blog, breaking down the new BOI access reporting rule, which went into effect January 1. The post…
Weekly Update: Your One-Stop Shop for Timely Credit Union News
If you received this week’s newsletter, you already know it covers a wide array of timely credit union topics. With important governmental affairs and compliance…
2024 Forecast: Liquidity ‘Top of Mind’ at Maine Credit Unions
Cris Wescott, League Interim President/CEO, offers her 2024 insights to Mainebiz in this article published on January 9.
In Case You Missed It: Fund Created for Maine Businesses Affected by Pre-Holiday Wind and Rainstorm
As outlined in this Press Herald article, grants of up to $10,000 are available to replace equipment or lost supplies through a fund created by…
Your Input Is Needed on Interchange Survey
The new America’s Credit Unions (formerly CUNA) is conducting a survey to solicit input on the the potential effects of the Federal Reserve Board’s proposed…
Commentary: Swipe Fees Not a Villain to Small Business
Robert Caverly, League Vice President of Advocacy & Outreach, provided commentary to the Press Herald rebutting an editorial about the so-called benefits of the Credit Card Competition…
Credit Union Employee Compensation Research Distributed to CEOs
Prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, the League shared the results of a recent survey conducted by Portland Research Group (PRG) with Maine credit union CEOs.…
Keeping Fraud In Check: Maine Banks Combat Rising Wave of Check Fraud
This Mainebiz article by Renee Cordes examines the rise in check fraud and highlights what Maine financial institutions are doing to prevent losses.
Thankful For Our Credit Unions
Our League is so thankful to be a part of your credit union’s journey and continued success. We wish you a happy Thanksgiving holiday. The…
Feds to Make Loans Available to Businesses that Closed During Massive Manhunt
This Maine Public article highlights new federal assistance now available to qualifying Maine businesses that closed during last month’s manhunt for the Lewiston mass shooter.
Credit Unions Are Recognized for Being Outstanding Workplaces
Working in the credit union movement is incredibly rewarding. Our hardworking employees don’t contribute their time, energy, and talent for the recognition. They do it…
#ILoveMyCreditUnion Campaign Saw 30K Engagements, Reached 9M People, Says ICUS
The recent #ILoveMyCreditUnion social media campaign saw approximately 30,000 engagements that reached nine million people around the world, according to the Illinois Credit Union System…
CUNA and NAFCU Notify Members of Intent to Merge
CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle and National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions President/CEO Dan Berger notified members of both organizations that the associations have signed a…