WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - As longtime credit union CEOs retire, credit union boards are finding themselves conducting CEO searches in a much different market than when they hired their last CEO. Credit unions have changed. They serve broader groups, offer more products, and are playing in an ultracompetitive financial...

HARRISBURG, Pa. - eCU Technologies, the technology CUSO of Pennsylvania State Employees CU, has re-signed four credit unions to use its consulting and programming services, along with adding a new client. The returning credit unions include: AmeriCU ($534 million, 99,000 members), Community First Credit Union ($920 million, 99,000 members), Philadelphia...

WASHINGTON - SBA's lesser known 504 loan program continues to see more activity, the agency reported. So far, in fiscal year 2005, which started on Oct. 1, the SBA did 1,780 loans totaling $883 million. Through the same period this year, the program is up 25% in the number of...

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty was the guest of honor at a campaign reception hosted for him Jan. 9 by the Minnesota Credit Union Network. More than 50 people attended the event that was held at MCUN's St. Paul office. Gov. Pawlenty praised credit unions for providing...