"I would encourage credit unions to think outside the box. Sometimes we get stuck inside paradigms on how to do business."

–Ryan Pollick, vice president of lending and marketing at $240 million Utah Power Credit Union, which, along with $159 million Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union, launched PowerTrust, a shared service center CUSO, in May 2006.

"Our goal is not just to build a car that will get 50 miles to the gallon. It is going to be to build a car that as it drives through the neighborhood…cleans there air…How do we in our jobs make sure that we're adapting quickly enough, that we're setting up these new paradigms to please our customers."

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–9/11 Commissioner and former Congressman Timothy Roemer citing the Toyota chairman creating a paradigm shift and relating it to credit unions at the MDDCCUA's 2nd Annual Conference.

"One week of fun in the sun should not lead to a year's worth of debt. Making a reasonable vacation budget before you travel can help reduce the likelihood of getting a financial sunburn from your trip."

–Jason Alderman, director of Visa USA's financial education programs on why the card brand has sought to help cardholders budget summer travel expenses.

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