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WASHINGTON-CUNA economists have predicted more of the same for 2005. According to CUNA's Economic and Credit Union 2005 Forecast, credit union savings growth will continue to trudge along in 2005, likely around 6%. Stronger economic growth, which the economists project will be around 3.6%, will ease members' concerns over job...

"We had supported NCUA's proposed rule on private insurance conversions. We did make some suggestions in our comment letter that were not subsequently incorporated into the final rule, but I think overall we think NCUA did a good job on this rule. Whether or not it is helpful really remains...

SEATTLE - When it comes to building in the paradise that is Hawaii the greatest challenge for mainland design/build firms could be just finding an "in". "This is a society of strong relationships, extremely friendly people who have strong ties to local businesses," said Emick, Howard, Seibert Principal Paul Seibert....

RALEIGH, N.C. - State Employees Credit Union, the second largest in the nation, has aligned with MEMBERS Trust Co. to bring trust services to its members. The $12 billion credit union has made an initial investment of $l million with MEMBERS Trust, the national trust cooperative launched in November 2003...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Members of the Missouri Farmers Union have decided they needed a credit union of their own, and if everything continues to go as planned that's just what they'll soon have. MFU received its certificates of approval and organization from the Missouri Department of Economic Development's Division...

WASHINGTON - Credit unions that want to connect content with their members' concerns could do worse than providing information about identity theft. According to the Callahan & Associates Survey Consortium, 79% of the 18,000 respondents to a recent survey of online members of participating credit unions said ways to protect...

ARLINGTON, Va.-NAFCU has announced that it is accepting nominations for three distinct competitions for credit union officials in 2005. "Winners in these competitions represent the elite among credit union leaders and innovators," NAFCU Awards Committee Chair Dave Gilbert, chair of Aberdeen Proving Ground FCU, stated. "Each year we recognize the...

WASHINGTON-CUNA's connections run deep. Two CUNA staffers, Legislative Affairs Manager Linda Gualtieri and Political Programs Assistant Iojana Safarik, had been asked by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to volunteer during inaugural events going on last Thursday. At deadline, the two were not sure what their assignments would be, only to report...