Michigan Credit Union League

Speed Vows Not To Fade Away

By Robert McGarvey | April 22, 2012

Call Ed Speed, CEO of $1.8 billion Texas Dow Employees Credit Union in Lake Jackson, Texas, a maverick. That is a reputation he has won as he has pulled his institution out of credit union industry mainstays such as CUNA and the Texas league.
Michigan’s Ninichuk Named NCUA Deputy Director for Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives

By Heather Anderson | April 18, 2012

Ninichuk joins agency from Michigan Credit Union League.
Savings Program Launched With Filene Backing

By Jim Rubenstein | April 15, 2012

The industry push to promote improved savings behavior among consumers while also drawing new business was ratcheted up with a pilot initiative involving 20 credit unions and sponsored by Filene Research Institute and SaveUp, a fledgling San Francisco firm.
Alloya, CenCorp Intend to Go Big

By Robert McGarvey | April 15, 2012

Go big or go home. Those five words outline exactly what is happening with the proposed merger of $1.8 billion Warrenville, Ill.-based Alloya with $1.5 billion Southfield. Mich.-based CenCorp. It’s a marriage of corporate credit unions that, if approved by CenCorp members and regulators, will produce an entity with assets...
Alloya, CenCorp Intend to Go Big: Print Preview

By Robert McGarvey | April 13, 2012

Proposed corporate merger would produce one of the nation's largest remaining corporate credit unions. Find out more in this preview from next week's print edition.
Michigan League CEO Receives SBA’s Champion Honor

By Michelle A. Samaad | April 9, 2012

David Adams cited for helping Michigan credit unions sharply increase small business lending.
Savings Rewards Pilot Program From Filene, SaveUp Launches at 20 CredIt Unions

By Jim Rubenstein | April 3, 2012

Filene Research Institute and SaveUp.com launch pilot initiative at 20 credit unions in 15 states offering customized packages promoting account savings.
In a Surprise, Robert Schumacher Wins Anchor Award

By David Morrison | March 25, 2012

WASHINGTON—Robert Schumacher, longtime National Credit Union Foundation leader and volunteer, was a surprise recipient of an Anchor Award at the annual dinner honoring people and institutions that have exhibited particular leadership and innovation. Past Anchor Award winners have included former NCUA Board Chairman Dennis Dollar and the leaders of the...
Surprise Award for Schumacher Leads Wegner Awards: Onsite Coverage

By David Morrison | March 20, 2012

WASHINGTON — Robert Schumacher, longtime National Credit Union Foundation leader and volunteer, was a surprise honoree Monday night at the GAC.
Credit Union Awards

By Andrew Corselli | March 19, 2012

Accomplishments at credit unions recognized.