Montana

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  Failed Mergers Caused by Multiple Factors

  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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  Valley FCU Has New CEO

  February 12, 2012

  Valley Federal Credit Union of Billings, Mont., has announced the selection of Michael Silvers as the credit union's next president/CEO, effective Jan. 23.

• Failure to Merge: Print Preview

  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.

• Montana First ‘Not Giving Up’ on Merger Bid

  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.

• Mergers Nixed by Member Votes

  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.

• Idaho Merger Approved by 'Understanding' Members

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  January 19, 2012

  Pocatello credit unions to combine on Feb. 1 following successful member meeting on Wednesday.

• Rejected Mergers Pinned on Communications Mistakes

  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.

• Montana CU Members Reject Merger Bid

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  January 17, 2012

  Montana First CU won't become part of Horizon CU of Spokane Valley, Wash., members decide.

• Montana CUs Training Financial Coaches

  By Myriam DiGiovanni  |  January 16, 2012

  Montana Credit Unions for Community Development in a bid to provide members access to certified financial counselors and financial coaches.

• Horizon's Montana Merger Faces Member Angst

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  January 4, 2012

  Challenge possible at Thursday vote for merger between Spokane Valley and Missoula credit unions.