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Strategy & Performance 1Q 2012
A Pro-Consumer Movement Credit unions set records in loan originations and assets, but it's the one-on-one relationships that provide the foundation for a lifetime member. By Jay Johnson
Superior customer awareness and enviable market share in deposits and mortgages are just a few of the benefits that come with being a credit union in Spokane, WA.
Railroad Ties Run Deep Numerica, a railroad credit union, has turned into an economic engine for Spokane and its surrounding communities. By Rebecca Wessler
A Primary Financial Institution Members at Primesource use the credit union for products, services, information, and more. By Rebecca Wessler
Success For One, Success For All Spokane Media Federal Credit Union demonstrates how credit unions collaborate and support one another, even when they are competing. By Rebecca Wessler
The Heart of The Member Spokane Teachers Credit Union serves many members under one guiding principle. By Rebecca Wessler
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Executive Compensation Is A Give And Take When developing the perfect compenstation program, credit unions must show top talent more than the money. They must also recognize employee achievements and contributions. By Rebecca McClay
Establishing Pay Amid A Merger Creating new compensation program during a merger requires more than picking and choosing the best elements from two plans. By Rebecca McClay
Sift Through Compensation Elements Carefully In an increasingly competitive hiring market, more credit unions are emphasizing incentivized pay. By Rebecca McClay
Ready to stop talking about cooperation and start living it? These credit unions share resources, assets, leadership, and insight without losing their brand advantage or local appeal.
Credit Unions Pioneer Innovative Operational And Governance StrategiesSharing resources and leadership among separate credit unions and brand-aware merger partners creates scale without isolating a localized membership base. By Aaron Pugh
Cooperation Nation Governance models from outside the credit union system, and outside the country, can influence stateside principles and practices. By Aaron Pugh
Multiple Brands, One Mission How three separate, well-performing Ohio credit unions identified an opportunity to grow collectively, while keeping their local identities intact. By Aaron Pugh
Charter Change? Blue Lakes FCU needs to change its strategy to achieve better wallet share and member engagement. Its CEO think a shake-up in its field of membership will do the trick. By Brooke C. Stoddard
Grow By Adding Undeserved Areas Branching into an undeserved area is a conservative approach that would allow Blue Lakes to serve its current SEGs with the strong relationship it has built over decades. By Brandy Logan
Consider A Community Charter, Then A State Charter If Blue Lakes really wants growth, it should let go of the idea of growing by SEGs. By Wayne Vann
Focus On A Trade, Industry, Or Profession A switch to a tip charter could recast Blue Lakes as an educator's credit union. By Juli Anne Callis
Carefully Consider A Charter Change Regardless of charter type, it's product and services that drive long-term success. By Jim Regan
Summer Road Trip 2012: Cooperative Grocery Edition Next time you find yourself around the picnic table, take a moment to see if that burger or beverage comes courtesy of one of these exemplary food co-ops. By Leigh Anne Terry