PHOENIX-Credit unions in this state do not expect to be directly affected by the hot-button immigration law that is to go into effect in mid-August, but there are broader concerns over how the bill will affect all businesses.

WASHINGTON-Senate debate on the bank reform bill finally began last week with the credit union lobby fighting to limit potential threats.

GREENWOOD VILLA, Colo-The only thing rarer than a strong CU television commerical is a strong CU TV commercial about shared branching.

WAYNESVILLE, N.C-Champion CU stashed money all over this town to encourage residents to come to the credit union's grand opening.

ATLANTA-Long time credit union veteran Charm McCall is entering a new phase of her career, taking on the novel title of vice president of Member Loyalty at Associated Credit Union here.

WASHINGTON – CUNA's hiring last week of Bill Cheney, a former credit union CEO, as its new head may be a sign the trade association is moving away from its emphasis on congressional advocacy, the focus of former four-term U.S. Congressman Dan Mica during his 13 years at the helm.

MADISON, Wis.-Credit union members continue to save but remain reluctant to borrow, according to data for March 2010 released by CUNA's economists.

LAS VEGAS-Mortgage lending CUSO Prime Alliance has acquired technology partner Dexma in a deal announced last week during the Auto & Mortgage Lending Symposium Prime Alliance co-hosted here with Credit Union Direct Lending (CUDL).

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WASHINGTON-The economy may be on the mend, but CU economic analysts are cautioning not expect to see above-trend growth any time soon.

CUSP, oFlows Launch CULoanZone.com

Bellco Implements ERM Initiative

LANSING, Mich.-The Michigan Credit Union Small Business Financing Alliance (CUSBFA) is now operating and has launched www.CUSBFA.com, offering entrepreneurs and small businesses with training and other tools to apply for credit to get their business off the ground or expand.

LAS VEGAS-Innovation rarely comes from within an industry, and because credit unions tend to be particularly "myopic" as a group, they need to take a cue from the movies.

LAS VEGAS-NACUSO CEO Tom Davis cites anthropologist Margaret Mead's quote to illustrate his point that a few credit unions acting together can make a difference: "Never believe that a few caring people cannot change the world, for after all, that's all who ever have."

COLUMBUS, Ohio-Eleven credit unions here have pledged $150 million in affordable student lending through a new initiative called Ohio Student Choice.

Filene: CUs Less Vulnerable To Econ. Cycle Than Banks

LINDEN, N.J.-A story in the April 26 issue of Credit Union Journal regarding E53 CU's newsletter incorrectly stated the amount of loans generated in a loan promotion. The $2.5 million amount stated represents all of the credit union's loans generated for the month, not just auto loans.

LAS VEGAS-Credit Union Journal asked attendees of the recent NACUSO Annual Conference: How is your credit union leveraging its CUSO and/or membership in a CUSO to drive growth in 2010?

CUMIS Meeting Is Set