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How to Save Money During Your First Year of College
College can be a financially stressful time for many students. Fortunately, there are ways to save money and spend responsibly. In his latest blog, Jake Holmes, Financial Literacy Outreach Coordinator for the League, outlines five tips to help college students develop smart financial habits.
New England Financial Executives Council Schedules Fall Meeting
The New England Financial Executives Council will meet on October 11 from 8:30 am-3:00 pm at the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth. You won’t want to miss this special event, which will focus on workforce challenges and how you can attract and retain quality employees.
Why the Most Pro-Marijuana Congress Ever Won't Deal with Weed
Marijuana advocates are divided among themselves over whether to push for full legalization or settle for less far-reaching legislation. At the same time that Congress is in gridlock, there is growing national support for cannabis, which is illegal at the federal level but at least partially legal in 33 states including Maine.
NCUA Q2 State Credit Union Data Report Now Available
On Wednesday, NCUA issued its Q2 2019 State Credit Union Data Report. The analysis tracks performance indicators for federally insured credit unions in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and includes information on two important state-level economic indicators: the unemployment rate and home prices.
Connected CU's School Branch Has Fresh New Look & Team Member
To help commemorate its 9th year of operation at Cony High School, Connected CU’s school branch has a fresh new look thanks to the design team at Synergent, your League’s service subsidiary. In addition, Lexi Webber has joined the staff of Connected CU and will work at its high school branch.
New Hires & Promotions Announced at Acadia FCU and Northeast CU
New hires and promotions were announced at two credit unions last week. Tanya Jandreau and Justin Dubois joined the commercial loan department at Acadia FCU’s Fort Kent branch, and NECU Regional Managers Christin Bernier, Kelly Sica, and Michael Rumo were promoted to Assistant Vice Presidents of Retail Management.
Job Opportunities
To post or remove a position, please email Jen Burke at jburke@mainecul.org.
Lending
- New: Loan Officer – Central Maine CU, Lewiston
- New: Loan Processor – Saco Valley CU, Saco
- Mortgage Loan Originator – Atlantic FCU, Brunswick
- Mortgage Loan Processor – Maine Family FCU, Lewiston
- VP of Loan Operations – Midcoast FCU, Bath
- Indirect Lender – Franklin-Somerset FCU, Madison
- Collector – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- Loan Collector – Winthrop Area FCU, Winthrop
- VP/Commercial Loan Officer – Maine State CU, Portland
Management
- New: Branch Manager – Acadia FCU, St. Agatha
- New: Branch Manager – Acadia FCU, Bangor
- AVP Financial Accounting – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- eServices Manager – Trademark FCU, Augusta or Scarborough
- Assistant Vice President of Finance – Maine State CU, Augusta
- Branch Supervisor – Infinity FCU, Portland
- Assistant Team Leader – Franklin-Somerset FCU, Skowhegan/Madison
Member Services
- New: Payment Services Specialist – Community CU, Lewiston
- New: Financial Service Representative – Community CU, Lewiston
- New: Financial Service Representative – Maine State CU – Augusta
- New: Operations Specialist – Central Maine CU, Lewiston
- New: Member Service Representative – Saco Valley CU, Saco
- Member Service Representative – Trademark FCU, Augusta
- Operations Specialist – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- Director of Internal Audit – Atlantic FCU, Brunswick
- Payments Specialist I – Atlantic FCU, Saco
- Payments Specialist I – Atlantic FCU, Brunswick
- Teller – Infinity FCU, Arundel
- Teller/Member Specialist – Infinity FCU, Arundel
- Mail Processor – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- Financial Services Representative – Midcoast FCU, Freeport
- Full-time Member Services Representative – Midcoast FCU, Brunswick
- Part-time Teller – KSW FCU, Waterville
- Operations Specialist – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- Part-time Teller – Trademark FCU, Augusta
Don't Miss Your Chance to Attend the CUES New England Council Annual Conference
The Credit Union Executives Society’s (CUES) New England Council Annual Conference is only a few weeks away. Don’t miss your opportunity to register for this event, taking place at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino, October 7–8.
What Financial Marketers Can Learn About Personalization from Amazon
Why Tracking Your CU Volunteer Hours Matters
Each year, credit union employees and volunteers contribute thousands of hours to support numerous causes and organizations. Tracking those hours is important and easy thanks to CU Shares for ME.
How Back-to-School Season Benefits CUs
The start of a new academic year means new opportunities for credit unions to introduce (or reintroduce) themselves to potential members.
Penobscot County FCU and The County FCU Announce Plans to Merge
Subject to member and regulatory approval, the Board of Directors from Penobscot County FCU and The County FCU have agreed to merge. Foregoing any unforeseen delays, a merger completion date of April 1, 2020, is targeted.