Credit Union Employee Spotlight: A Conversation with Susan Tant
We all have that one friend. The one we say lights up the room and brightens anything they touch. They’re the one who finds joy and gratitude in all things and spend their time lifting others, spreading words of encouragement, and laughter. If Webster’s had a dictionary of people Susan Tant would be among the […]
Advocacy Update-Wrap Up of 2021
The past year saw many legislative victories for credit unions. Credit union advocates were prepared, ready and active throughout 2021 and made a big difference. Let’s look back on a few of the victories from 2021: In Nashville Interchange: The League teamed up with Bankers Association and card companies to defeat legislation for the second […]
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips: 10 Things Every Shopper Should Know
It seems just couple of years ago, consumers were skeptical about shopping online, but today, shopping online for everything from groceries to televisions has become the norm. But it comes with some risks. The FBI Internet Crime Report shows that cybercriminals were responsible for $4.1 billion in losses in 2020, with Business Email Compromise (BEC) […]
Advocacy Update – December 2021
Happy December from the Advocacy team! In addition to our ongoing efforts, we are busy gearing up for the 2022 edition of the Tennessee General Assembly, to commence on Tuesday, January 11. We will be covering HB0375 [PDF], also known as the Interchange Bill. As introduced, the Bill requires that state and local taxes and […]
It’s Giving Tuesday!
GivingTuesday is among the few days of the year where people are actively seeking causes to support, rather than the other way around. On November 30, 2021, the entire world will be talking about, thinking about, and discussing ways each of us can contribute to a better society. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a […]
NCUA Allows Flexibility for Meetings in 2022
On November 15, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued Letter 21-FCU-06 advising of the administration’s flexibility for meetings in 2022. With the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCUA has extended the flexibility for federal credit unions to conduct meetings virtually in 2022. According to the standard federal credit union bylaws, a federal credit […]
CUNA Small Credit Union Community GAC 2022 Scholarship Contest
Calling All Small Credit Unions! Is your small credit union looking to attend the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference from February 27 – March 3, 2022? Don’t hesitate to apply for the small credit union scholarship! CUNA will award two small credit unions full scholarships to the conference that includes coach airfare, four nights lodging, and […]
Adding a Smile and Giving Hope
Did you know your Amazon purchases can help support Inheritance of Hope? AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android […]
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Awards Idea Leap Grants to Five Small Businesses
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of the Fourth Annual Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition. During the outdoor pitch competition on the lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, finalists had up to five minutes to pitch why they were deserving of the grant. A brief Q&A session with judges […]
CUNA Credit Union Awareness Update
Q3 Program Updates – Coming Soon! Here is a sneak peek of the top-performing designs from TrueView Creative. Awareness CUbroadcast Episode CUNA recently sat down with Mike Lawson to share results from the first wave of their bi-annual awareness and consideration research, and to discuss the future of the Awareness program. Listen to the episode […]