Inside Cornerstone
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Making plans to move ahead in 2021
In this week’s Leaguer, we are looking ahead with new staff, a new NCUA chair, and newly certified and recertified financial counselors. -
Education CU donates 51K in grants to area schools
Education Credit Union (ECU), based in Amarillo, Texas, recently awarded $51,000 in Pocket Change Grants to area schools, giving up to $500 per teacher to help provide much-needed items for their classrooms. -
United CU supports Foundation and has a little fun
In Tyler, Texas, the staff at United Credit Union is always looking for ways to have fun with their members and find new ideas for giveaways. At the end of the year, the credit union promoted a “Kick 2020 to the Curb” campaign, giving away SWAG bags full of credit union goodies and Cooking with Cornerstone cookbooks. -
SBA approves 60K PPP loan applications during the first week
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved approximately 60,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications submitted by nearly 3,000 lenders, for more than $5 billion, between Jan. 11 and Jan. 17. -
Last chance: Nominate CU professionals for prestigious Cornerstone awards
Don’t let the clock run out. Act now to nominate top credit union leaders and professional staff for one of three prestigious awards offered by the Cornerstone League: the Credit Union Professional of the Year, the Small Credit Union Achiever, or the Hall of Fame.
Upcoming Events
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Compliance and Audit Forum
Austin, TXThe Compliance and Audit Forum is designed to provide financial professionals with in-depth insights into the evolving regulatory landscape, audit best practices, and key compliance challenges. -
2026 Small CU Q4 Hot Topics Call
OnlineThese calls serve as a forum for sharing insights, exchanging best practices, and fostering collaboration among credit union leaders. We'll discuss pressing issues, trends, or challenges facing your organization and the industry. Q4 Meeting Topic: Current AI Trends -
2026 Small CU Q3 Hot Topics Call
OnlineThese calls serve as a forum for sharing insights, exchanging best practices, and fostering collaboration among credit union leaders. We'll discuss pressing issues, trends, or challenges facing your organization and the industry. Q3 Meeting Topic: Current AI Trends -
2026 Small CU Q2 Hot Topics Call
OnlineThese calls serve as a forum for sharing insights, exchanging best practices, and fostering collaboration among credit union leaders. We'll discuss pressing issues, trends, or challenges facing your organization and the industry. Q2 Meeting Topic: Cybersecurity & Fraud Trends -
Dallas & Fort Worth Chapters Meeting
Grand Prairie, TXJoin the crossover event for the Dallas Chapter and Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions as you get a chance to connect, collaborate, and stay informed with your peers from both chapters! This year, we're excited to welcome Mike Saylor of Blackswan Security who will dive into today’s hottest cybersecurity topics, offering insights that matter to all of us. This link goes to the Dallas Chapter registration.