Young & Free Maine Spokester Jake Holmes talks about Maine CUs during a statewide interview that aired on WCSH 6 and WLBZ 2, one of…
Management Roundtable Speaker: Shevlin explains, "New Branch Imperative."
What is the new branch imperative? According to Ron Shevlin, who has nearly thirty years of experience in the financial services industry, the new branch…
"For Maine CUs, opportunities abound but time to act is now," urges League President at Management Roundtable
Maine CU League President John Murphy opened his Management Roundtable discussion with slide after slide that showed milestone growth at Maine credit unions. "In statistics…
Management Roundtable On Site Coverage: Strategic planning expert, "Multiple delivery channels are great but focus must always be on member experience."
For Jackson Hataway, Ph.D. (pictured above), with extensive experience in strategic planning, digital strategy and organizational dynamics, the next generation of banking will include all…
Colors, Clubs, hogs and dogs, Maine CUs continue to creatively raise funds for ending hunger
As the 2016 Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger enters its final quarter of fundraising, the momentum and creativity generated by recent credit union…
Compliance Corner: October 2016
The latest Q & A on compliance issues. Question: We know that when a member pays of a mortgage that we are required to record…
Many Maine CUs 'serve' up special events to celebrate members!
While Maine credit unions celebrate their member owners every day with an unmatched commitment to service, value and community, a number of Maine CUs took…
Going the 'extra mile' to help communities
From contributions to actually getting aching feet, Maine CU staff, volunteers and family are always ready to lace up their sneakers to help a local…
Management Roundtable On Site Coverage: "Obstacles can be opportunities," Filene's Andrew Downin suggests
"Nourish the crazy ideas, because the good ones hide inside them," was the mantra of Andrew Downin (pictured at left asking a question of attendees…
Federal? State? 2016 Legislative Forum has all angles covered
On Tuesday, November 8, Mainers will head to the polls, and will make some choices that will impact their lives for years and, perhaps, a…
CUs get creative when marking milestones
Whether it's turning the Annual Meeting into a "memorable night out," or giving special gifts and rewards indicative of the year a CU is celebrating,…
Collaboration, Sharing ideas is why Management Roundtable should be attended
One of the strengths of the credit union system is the willingness of credit unions to share with each other - ideas, resources, knowledge and…
Ending Hunger Campaign helps all ages
Hunger does not discriminate by age, especially in Maine, as Maine has both high food insecurity rates among seniors and for children. Throughout the year,…
Young & Free Maine's new Spokester already making "thousands" of good impressions
Online, in person, on the road - you name it and Jake Holmes (pictured above at right during a live broadcast in front of thousands…
As Senior$afe receives national attention, leadership of Maine's credit unions receives high marks
The success of the Senior$afe program in Maine in helping to not only prevent elder financial abuse but to also raise awareness for it is…
When it comes to supporting youth sports, CUs are 'game'!
From coordinating and sponsoring successful basketball tournaments to youth football and numerous baseball and softball teams, Maine credit unions are in the game in communities…
Maine CU Marketing Council's Summer Conference message: "Strategic planning essential for marketing success!"
Strategy is an essential part of marketing, and most successful marketers plan their marketing strategies well in advance, or at least they should. That was…
Compliance Corner: September 2016
The latest Q & A on compliance issues. Question: We know that when a member is in the active military service, we cannot obtain a…
League partner adds new product to the portfolio
CUNA Mutual Group, a partner of the Maine Credit Union League, is helping credit union members better meet their financial goals with the launch of…
C-U outside! Maine CUs taking advantage of supporting summertime activities
Do Maine CUs have 'Moxie'? Yes! Do Maine CUs have a sweet tooth? Yes! Do Maine CUs love a parade? Yes! Summer in Maine can…
Learning Success!
Higher education comes in many forms, and lifelong learning is an integral part of career and personal growth. Congratulations to the individuals pictured below from…
For one Maine CU, his mission became their mission!
A quest that began in the mid-1990s "ended" on July 7 to many cheers and more than a few tears but, for those involved, it…
Logo, theme for 2016 CU Week unveiled
From structure to value, Maine credit unions are different from other financial institutions and, judging by significant membership and other growth continuing year after year,…
Maine CUs partner with FAME to launch new student loan consolidation program
How committed are Maine CUs to helping students consolidate and refinance student debt? Of the five, initial lenders participating in the newly-launched Student Loan Consolidation…
CU Accomplishments!
From national and local recognition to marking milestones, Maine CUs continue to achieve great things! Congratulations! Happy 75th! (L-R) NorState FCU's VP Nancy Marquis Cyr…