Reader's Guide: NAFCU's 39th Annual Conference & Exhibition Special Issue

TORONTO - NAFCU's annual conference & exhibition is always one of the most anticipated credit union events of the year. The 39th edition of this popular conference has come to Toronto and thousands of credit union leaders will converge on this popular Canadian city to attend. It is a special event for Credit Union Times as well. This 116-page issue includes a number of features and unique stories designed for this blockbuster conference. Below is a guide to some of the issue's highlights. * Leaders Speak Their Mind. Pages 16 and 17 contain some spirited views from top industry leaders. * The Sponsor Craze. Credit unions have gone sponsor crazy to get their message across. See just how crazy they've gone. Pages 18-19. * Regulatory Update. Credit unions have more regs than ever to deal with. Check out the latest updates on pages 20-21. Also, for those looking for hands-on regulatory help, check out Credit Union Times' newly-launched regulatory conference opportunity. (Page 76) * Billionaire's Club. See how Chris Owen keeps the $1 billion Meriwest CU on a growth track. * Talking Tech. See pages 36 and 37 for the latest technology news, including a major merger in the security space. * Generational Gaps. Do credit unions really have to change their marketing message based on age groups. Oh yes, the stats on pages 38-39 prove it. * Welcome to Toronto. A special attendees' guide for Toronto awaits readers on page 46. * Philosophical Differences. Is the CU philosophy still strong? We asked the leaders this leading question. Pages 48-50. * Beyond the Job is Back. The popular people feature can be found on page 52. * The Hiring Man. Recruitment and compensation guru David Hilton tries to keep a low profile, but he came out in the open for the feature on page 54. * NAFCU's Finest. NAFCU's CEOs of the Year are featured on page 72. * International News. Find out what's happening at credit unions around the globe. * Stats tell the Story. Look who made the Top 100 lists in assets and ROA. Pages 86-87.