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Topics in this week’s InfoSight newsletter include: Federal and State Financial Agencies Issue Interagency Statement on Practices Regarding Institutions Affected by Hurricane Idalia NCUA Women…
Maine State CU Supports Summer Fun at Community Events
August was a busy month for Maine State CU. People Helping People and community engagement was certainly the theme as the credit union participated at…
Interested in Learning More About Peer Suite? Additional Opportunities Are Available
Earlier this year, Callahan & Associates launched a new platform known as Peer Suite. If you aren’t already familiar with Peer Suite, Callahan’s is offering…
Maine Highlands FCU Joins Champion the Cure Challenge
Maine Highlands FCU employees gathered a team of twelve to participate in a 5k Walk/Run benefiting Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Cancer Care on…
CUSO Home Lending to Host Home Buying Course in Westbrook
CUSO Home Lending is bringing its brand-new training course, Buying a Home and Introduction to Mortgage Lending, to the Credit Union Service Center in Westbrook…
Seaboard FCU Hosts Summer Picnic for Staff and Their Families
Coming together in-person is a special thing none of us take for granted anymore, and the workplace is no different. On August 27, Seaboard FCU…
Avoiding Rental Scams
Finding an apartment that meets all of someone’s needs is no easy task. There can be barriers that make it difficult for people to settle…
Watching Out for Travel Scams
Consumers are getting more and more comfortable traveling again post-pandemic. However, travelers may not be aware of other risks present while planning a trip—including scams…
New Member Moment Spreads Awareness About Credit Union Contact
Fraudsters and scammers are ever-evolving and deceptively clever in their attempts to obtain peoples’ money and personal information. To help members safeguard themselves against financial…
Commentary: Let’s End Hunger in Maine, Especially Among Children
Jim Lemieux, President and CEO at Sebasticook Valley FCU, authored an editorial that was published in the September 6 edition of the Press Herald. His…
InfoSight eNewsletter
Topics in this week’s InfoSight newsletter include: Introduction to OFAC Web Series Agencies to Host Roundtable on Special Purpose Credit Programs Register Now for the…
Financial Literacy Conference Registration Opens for Maine Credit Unions
To help credit unions better reach their membership with outreach efforts, the League is inviting those with a passion for financial education to the Financial…
CU Job Shadow Program Begins
This week, the League’s Governmental Affairs team coordinated its first Credit Union Connection: CU Job Shadow opportunity. Representative Poppy Arford, who represents the 101st district…
How Credit Unions Could Embrace an E-Commerce Mentality to Deliver Embedded Buying and Borrowing Experiences Members May Want
How do you take a traditionally challenging auto buying experience and align it with the strength and capabilities a credit union can provide? Kevin Polinsky,…
Maine State CU Welcomes Nicole Hotchkin as Vice President of Mortgage Lending
Maine State CU is pleased to announce that Nicole Hotchkin has joined the credit union and will lead the residential lending efforts across Maine. She…
Oxford FCU Continues Its Partnership with JMG
Oxford FCU is pleased to announce that they are once again partnering with local JMG programs for the 2023/24 school year. As a financial education…
Heather Paquette Named President of Good Shepherd Food Bank
Heather Paquette has been named President of Good Shepherd Food Bank, starting in mid-September. Paquette comes to the Food Bank after a dynamic 24-year career…
A Message From Cris Wescott Concerning the CUNA and NAFCU Merger
Cris Wescott, Interim President/CEO at the League, provides a brief update concerning the pending CUNA and NAFCU merger. Before the merger is finalized, members of…
Atlantic FCU to Offer Virtual Credit Score Improvement Seminar
Atlantic FCU will present a virtual Credit Score Improvement Seminar on September 21 from 5:30 – 6:00 pm. Experienced financial professionals will offer insights and…
Credit Union News & Events – August Edition
Credit unions maximized on moments with members this August between member appreciation celebrations and participating in community events. With another busy month behind us, the…
Maine State Treasurer Henry Beck: There Are Steps We Can All Take to Fight Fraud
The August 24 edition of the Kennebec Journal includes a guest editorial from Maine State Treasurer Henry Beck that outlines steps we can all take to…
Buying A Home – Introduction to Mortgage Lending
Join CUSO Home Lending for a brand-new training course, Buying a Home and Introduction to Mortgage Lending, taking place on September 21, from 9:00 am…
Join the League’s August Virtual Town Hall on Monday
On Monday, August 28 at 1:00 pm, we hope your credit union will join the League’s August Town Hall to learn about the Electronic Lien…
TruStage Releases Summer/Fall 2023 Report and Announces Date for Fintech Forum Webinar
TruStage has released its Summer/Fall 2023 Report for credit unions. This timely report can be shared at chapter and credit union meetings. TruStage also is…
OTIS FCU Is Hosting a “Totes for Teachers” Giveaway
In response to local educators’ back-to-school needs, OTIS FCU is hosting a “Totes for Teachers” giveaway today from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at 170…