Cornerstone Credit Union League is now accepting nominations for the Credit Union Professional of the Year, Small Credit Union Achiever of the Year, and Hall of Fame awards. Entries are due by Friday, Feb. 22. 

The Cornerstone Credit Union League has a long-standing tradition of honoring credit union leaders in the region who have passed away during the preceding 12 months leading up to the Annual Meeting and Expo. 

Credit Union National Association is launching the first MAP campaign of 2019 this week, aiming to educate credit union members about the credit union difference.

Credit Union National Association yesterday announced the launch of a new website, YourMoneyFurther.com, which provides consumers with the opportunity to learn more about credit unions near them and identify the best prospects for membership.  

Economic growth is projected to slow to 2.2 percent in 2019, down from last year’s estimated pace of 3.1 percent, as financial conditions threaten to deteriorate further and fiscal stimulus is expected to fade, according to the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research Group’s January 2019 Economic and Housing Outlook. 

Texas State Rep. Dan Flynn will address attendees at this year's Texas Governmental Affairs Conference, Feb. 20-21 in Austin. Flynn is a native Texan, businessman, and rancher who has represented District 2, a three-county area in Northeast Texas that includes Hunt, Hopkins, and Van Zandt, since he was elected in 2003. 

Current Texas law authorizes school districts to use Texas banks only as their depository financial institution. HB 592 by Rep. Ana Hernandez (D-Houston) would add Texas credit unions to the Education Code, giving school districts another option in addition to banks for school district operating accounts.

CU Times reports that credit unions from Oregon to South Carolina have paid year-end special dividends, giving back $119.8 million over the last two months to 2.9 million members, or about $42 per member based on Sept. 30 counts. The combined 24 credit unions held $36.5 billion in assets and performed better than most.

National Credit Union Administration Chairman J. Mark McWatters said Thursday that the agency aims to “attract, engage, and retain a highly skilled diverse workforce and cultivate an inclusive environment” as part of its strategic plan for 2019.

Did you know, there's a link between your health and your financial well-being? Join us for the Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation's FOCUS Summit, Financial Capability Conference at the Dallas/Addison Marriott, March 27-28, and discover how your credit union can lead your members to financial health with practical steps you can implement tomorrow.

New for 2019, Cornerstone Credit Union League will host four Trainers Roundtables during the first half of the year. Each four-hour roundtable presents an excellent opportunity to gather with like-minded credit union professionals who conduct training or plan professional development sessions to share ideas on how best to develop your people, your organization, and the credit union movement.