League to Host Virtual Lending Sessions This Month


Join the League and CU Business Group for two virtual lending sessions on March 24 designed to help your credit union strengthen its operations and services. Sign up for one session or attend both.

Lending Session 1:

Growing a Business Services Program & Hot Topics in Credit Union Business Lending: Get up to speed on today’s biggest business lending trends in this fast, focused session. We’ll cover the rise of small-balance loans, key regulatory hot buttons, and practical underwriting insights for both CRE and C&I lending. You’ll also learn about the latest developments in credit union business lending, along with practical tips for launching a successful business services program and strategies to grow and enhance your existing offerings.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up, this session will provide the insights and ideas you need to support more business members and strengthen your credit union’s portfolio.

Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Fee: $219 for the first attendee; $119 for additional attendees from the same credit union; $169.00 for credit unions under $50 million; $269.00 for associate members.
Register here.

Lending Session 2:

Business Deposit Services – The New Big Thing! Discover why business deposit services are becoming the next big growth engine for credit unions. In this session, we’ll highlight must-have deposit products, smart account-opening and program management practices, and practical ways to grow and deepen business deposit relationships to boost business loan growth and generate core deposits for your credit union.

Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Fee: $219 for the first attendee; $119 for additional attendees from the same credit union; $169.00 for credit unions under $50 million; $269.00 for associate members.
Register here.

About the Facilitator, Mike Smith:

Mike Smith has more than 33 years of experience in commercial banking, business consulting, and education. Prior to joining CU Business Group (CUBG), he served as a Commercial Loan Officer and Vice President of a Texas-based community bank where he was responsible for business development and portfolio management with an emphasis on real estate and healthcare banking. Smith consults with credit unions on all aspects of business services and develops and delivers curriculum for CUBG’s education programs.