Creating Influence

Washington, D.C.: Success for Credit Unions in 2019!

In Congress it’s easy to focus on all the noise regardless of political preferences; however, 2019 was a significant year for credit unions with the issues addressed to protect and advance the industry. This...

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Expanding Awareness: Credit Union Tour with State Representative

On October 30th State Rep. Bonnie Rich (R-Suwanee) met with senior members of Peach State FCU for a tour of their headquarters right on the line of her district to help create a positive connection for the industry. Rep. Rich is in her first year...

Celebrating ICUDay Through Advocacy!

This week credit unions around the globe celebrated International Credit Union Day in a variety of ways, with member-focused events, proclamations, and joining in festivities with other credit unions in the area … four of the Georgia chapters met on...

Register Now: CUNA GAC in Washington, D.C.

Registration for the CUNA GAC is underway! The conference held from February 23rd – 27th unites thousands of credit union leaders in Washington, D.C., to demonstrate the strength of the industry, learn from peers and innovative thought...

NCUA Field of Membership Issue Continues

Over a month after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld most of NCUA’s field of membership (FOM) rule, the American Bankers Association (ABA) petitioned the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to appeal the court’s...

Georgia Legislative Off-Session Hearings

The state Legislature in Georgia has had higher than normal off-session activity with multiple hearings coupled with budget committee meetings (and 13 hearings in the current week alone!). These hearings have touched a wide range of issues...

Growing Grassroots: Long-Term Connections

The editions of Creating Influence often highlight how credit unions around the state engage with members of Congress or their state legislators, and this is an effort that is worthwhile to the entire industry. Why? Growing strong, long-term...

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