WesCorp Launches 'CEO Leadership Table'
SAN DIMAS, Calif.-WesCorp has launched The CEO Leadership Table, a monthly, web-based, 30-minute educational series that will look at the leadership principles and practices of today's key credit union leaders. The first interview will occur Jan. 6 with BECU CEO Gary Oakland. The free webcast can be accessed by registering in advance at www.wescorp.org. All programs can be viewed on WesCorp's site, either at the actual time of the webcast or any time thereafter in the archive.
Chaffey FCU Signs On With FSCC
ONTARIO, Calif.-Chaffey FCU has joined Financial Service Centers Cooperative Inc.'s shared branching network. Chaffey will become an acquirer on the FSCC network allowing members of other credit unions to conduct transactions at three of its branches.
For info: www.fscc.com.
Contactless Chip Technologies Expand
PARIS, France-INSIDE Contactless, a provider of advanced, open-standard contactless chip technologies, said demand for its MicroPass intelligent payment platform has surpassed the 100-million unit mark, with production doubling in the second half of the year since reaching 50 million units in May. The MicroPass platform allows for contactless payments on mobile devices and other channels.
For info: www.insidecontactless.com.
Senior Management Team Kickstarts Fund
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa-Through their own personal contributions, members of the Senior Advisor Leadership Team of CUNA Brokerage Services created the "Give Back Fund" with the sole purpose of giving to families in need. The fund was originally established to help families who experienced hardship as a result of natural disasters, but has been expanded because of the economic downturn. It is held at the Cedar Falls Community Credit Union. Within an hour of the call going out to the Senior Advisor Leadership Team, the e-mail exchange resulted in 15 personal pledges exceeding $4,100, and the number continues to grow.
For info: www.cunamutual.com.
Psst! Word Of Mouth To Promote Checking
PORTLAND, Ore.-Point West CU has hired PSST!, the world's first word-of-mouth marketing agency, to apply its exclusive word-of-mouth marketing services to help the credit union launch and promote its new checking account, Points Checking in January.
For info: www.psst-marketing.com.
Elan Signs 15 FIs, Including Lakelands FCU
MINNEAPOLIS-Elan Financial Services said it signed agreements with 15 new financials, including Lakelands FCU in Greenwood, S.C., during the third quarter of 2008 to provide a full range of credit card services to customers and members.
For info: 800-343-7064.
