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'BP Connect' Makes Its Debut

CHATSWORTH, Calif.-Business Partners, LLC has launched BP Connect, an online marketplace that connects financial institutions looking to buy and sell loans.

For info: www.businesspartnersllc.com

MeridianLink, Experian Team Up

COSTA MESA, Calif.-MeridianLink and Experian said they have joined forces to create a seamless solution designed to improve efficiency in the delivery of online financial services while increasing the reliability of new account and credit decisions.

For info: www.meridianlink.com or www.experianplc.com

Quantivate Signs Two CUs

REDMOND, Wash.-Quantivate said two CUs--$9 billion BECU, Tukwila, Wash., and $340-million Fort Bragg FCU in North Carolina, have signed contracts for the use of CU Vendor, the company's vendor management software and service.

For info: www.quantivate.com

Clayco Completes PMCU HQ

ST. LOUIS-Clayco, Inc., said it completed a new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified main office for Pacific Marine CU, a 56,700-square-foot building in Oceanside, Calif.

For info: www.claycorp.com

CUDL Ready For NADA

ONTARIO, Calif.-Credit Union Direct Lending represented its more than 900 partner CUs at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention for the eighth consecutive year, Feb. 5-7 in San Francisco.

For info: www.cudl.com

6 CUs Select Fifth Third

CINCINNATI-Fifth Third Processing Solutions said six credit unions have signed contracts with it for single-sourced processing services including: ATM and debit card transaction processing, ATM driving, card production and network gateway access: $375-million Quincy CU, Quincy, Mass.; $138-million North Coast CU, Bellingham, Wash.; $50-million New Mexico Energy FCU, Albuquerque, N.M.; $10 million TrustUS FCU, Midlothian, Texas; $35-million Cutting EdgeFCU, Milwaukie, Ore., and, $10-million Citco FCU, Sheridan, Wyo.

For info: www.ftpsllc.com

IMN Launches REAL Program

WALTHAM, Mass.-IMN has released REAL e-Briefings as the first component of its REAL (Reach, Engage, Acquire, Local) series of small business marketing solutions.

For info: www.bankadviser.com

Strategic Planning Guide Offered

ORANGE, Calif.-Author/consultant Ken Bator has published a book: "The Pocket Guide to Strategic Planning: The 90-Day Quick Fix for the Business Owner or Manager." The pocket guide is designed to assist small business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, and executives through the strategic planning process.

For info: www.btcinc.org

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