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Guest blogger Jim Craig is vice president of marketing at the $530 million 1st Advantage FCU in Newport News, Va.

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February 01, 2011

Take a Cue From Gen Y to Improve Member Engagement

As retail banking channels converge and innovations continue, an engagement strategy is beginning to emerge that will not only position your credit union to better attract Gen Y but will set you on a course for greater general consumer engagement.

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February 01, 2011

Be Edgy, Informative, Collaborative and Cool

When I began my career in banking in the 1980s, financial institutions in the metro New York City market were targeting a new demographic: young professionals.

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January 31, 2011

Credit Union Times ON AIR: The Importance of Grassroots

As the credit union industry heads toward the largest conference of the year, CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference, it's important to think about the significance of grassroots.

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January 27, 2011

Keeping the Business of the Untethered Member

Guest blogger Chris Barber, a veteran of more than 20 years in information technology, is a former CIO of WesCorp and now a consultant to credit unions.

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January 25, 2011

Harness Mortgage Opportunities via the Web

Thomas Edison once said that most people miss a good opportunity because "it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." Sage advice from a great man. But many times, seizing a good opportunity isn't that hard at all.

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January 25, 2011

Credit Union Boards Need To Step Up Their Game

If you are currently sitting on a board, you are finding yourself under heavy scrutiny from your stakeholders, federal and state regulators and the public.

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January 25, 2011