Collaboration

There is a gaping hole in the financial system in North Minneapolis, where people are preyed upon by payday lenders and fringe bankers, according to Debra Hurston, executive director of the Association for Black Economic Power. Hurston is creating a credit union for this community to help break residents out of a cycle of exploitation and debt. But the issue is far bigger than one city, and the opportunity is one that any bank or credit union can seize.

Join Maggie Kimberl, President of the Bourbon Women Association for a peek behind the scenes of the bourbon industry. Learn more about the women that are rising in the male-dominated spirits sector, the proper bourbon tasting technique and a little bit of the history of bourbon.

Bessant & Erdoes: In conversation

A new public-private network is pursuing a more comprehensive approach than other states to cultivate a strong financial technology industry by uniting banks, insurance companies, startups, government agencies, investors, universities and students.

As the pandemic continues to weigh on us all, BlueVine shares how it is putting employees first.

Amaryllis Fox, former CIA Clandestine Service Officer, offers powership insights into leadership lessons gained from serving in conflicts across the globe. Using experiences from her overseas operations she will provide an inside look at the CIA’s practice of “red-teaming,” and how this practice can help negotiations and resolve conflicts, build empathy, and empower teams to work together.

Institutions considering new technologies must ask themselves what they're looking for not just from a product but from a partner.

Three corporate credit unions serving more than 70% of the industry have banded together for a new effort following Catalyst Corporate's purchase of Aptys Solutions in late May.

The Minnesota Credit Union Network worked with two brewers to create and sell a strawberry milkshake cream ale in an effort to boost the industry's profile and raise money for financial literacy.

Many CUs feel they can't compete with banks' technology offerings, but the right strategies and investments can help institutions of all sizes stand out in a crowded marketplace.