CHICAGO - The Illinois Credit Union League opens its 72nd annual convention April 18 making a special effort to serve the needs of smaller credit unions. The three-day convention has the theme "A New Time. A New Opportunity," and offers more than 25 seminars targeting marketing, human resources, lending and...

PORTLAND, Ore. - For Patricia E. Smith, the new president and CEO of Oregon Telco Community Credit Union, the specially wrapped bouquet of flowers plopped on her desk while she was on the phone just made her day. "It was a lovely welcome from Ava and I thank her for...

DALLAS - Credit unions that process share drafts with Southwest Corporate FCU will be able to offer the corporate's enhanced e-statement solution. Southwest Corporate partnered with e-statement firm Lanvera to create a hot link within e-statements that allows members to link directly to images of their cleared checks. Southwest has...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Saying his career was not as long or as significant as many notable CU industry retirees, Vince Toolen was humble about his achievements. But looking back on his career reveals someone who was a part of many firsts in the industry, and someone who could be counted...