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With Hard Cash, CUs Back Small Business Cash Mobs: Print Preview

By Michelle A. Samaad | May 16, 2013

This preview from next week's print edition takes a look at using cash mobs to stir up credit union business member business.
Teen’s Ice Cream Business Gets a Starter Scoop from Northwest FCU

By Michelle A. Samaad | May 7, 2013

Grayson Albers is the youngest business owner ever to open a business account at Northwest Federal Credit Union in suburban Virginia.
Alabama Telco CU Cites Strong Mix of Deposits, Loans for Banner 2012

By Michelle A. Samaad | February 22, 2013

The cooperative in Birmingham, Ala., said it closed last year with $527 million in deposits, $341 million in loan volume and assets in excess of $591 million.
Michigan Business Lending CUSO Expands Roster

By Michelle A. Samaad | December 6, 2012

Two more credit unions have signed on with business lending CUSO Michigan Business Connection.
Credit Union Guides Trucker’s Drive on Entrepreneurial Road

By Michelle Samaad | November 21, 2012

ODENVILLE, Ala. — Two days before Christmas in 2007, Glenn and Sara Sasser’s plans were obliterated like an unsuspecting step on a hidden land mine.
An Alabama Story: Credit Union Helps Trucker's Entrepreneurial Drive

By Michelle A. Samaad | November 16, 2012

After losing his wife, Glenn Sasser created a thriving new business with the help of his local credit union, and none from the banks.
Member Business Financial Services Taps Ritter New CEO

By Michelle A. Samaad | November 1, 2012

Mark Ritter has been appointed CEO of Member Business Financial Services, a business lending CUSO owned by 12 credit unions.
CU Business Group Crosses 400 Credit Union Mark

By Michelle A. Samaad | October 24, 2012

With 28 new credit unions that have signed on this year, CU Business Group said Wednesday that it now serves 405 credit unions in 44 states.
Capitol Hill Forum Will Include MBL Legislation

By Heather Anderson | September 10, 2012

Political newspaper The Hill will include member business lending as a topic during a public event Wednesday that will focus on access to capital.
MBL Participations Can Help You Serve Members: Guest Opinion

By Harvey Johnson | August 12, 2012

In a recent nationwide survey of small businesses, nearly two-thirds said it has become significantly harder to get loans today than just a few years ago. Similarly, a National Federation of Independent Business survey found a nearly 10% increase in the number of small businesses trying to borrow but no...