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By Jim Rubenstein |
July 16, 2012
Montana First CU wins approval in second vote on merger with Horizon Credit Union of Spokane Valley, Wash.
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By Jim Rubenstein |
February 12, 2012
The postmortem on last month’s two failed merger attempts that were victims of member opposition hits on three ingredients: poor communications, a rushed timetable and lack of enough advance explanation to constituents and the public.
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By Jim Rubenstein |
February 9, 2012
In this Print Preview from next week's edition, industry experts look behind the recent rejection of proposed mergers in Louisiana and Montana.
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By Jim Rubenstein |
January 27, 2012
The chairman of the $63 million Montana First Credit Union, whose members three weeks ago shot down a merger bid from an out-of-state suitor, said Friday that his credit union plans to try again.
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By Jim Rubenstein |
January 22, 2012
In a rare case of reversals, two proposed credit union mergers–one an interstate pact in the Northwest and the other involving Louisiana CUs–were called off last week as a result of member opposition.
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By Jim Rubenstein |
January 19, 2012
In addition, culture differences among employee groups must be carefully considered to avoid missteps, according to a key participant and an industry consultant.
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By Jim Rubenstein |
January 17, 2012
Montana First CU won't become part of Horizon CU of Spokane Valley, Wash., members decide.
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By Jim Rubenstein |
January 4, 2012
Challenge possible at Thursday vote for merger between Spokane Valley and Missoula credit unions.
