Inside Cornerstone
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FivePoint CU promotes 24-year veteran
Amanda LaBarge has been promoted to assistant vice president of operational support at FivePoint Credit Union. -
Winter storm causes CUs to close, report damage
Historic winter storms ravaged the nation this week, causing widespread power outages and dangerous driving conditions. Credit unions across the Cornerstone region have been forced to shut down due to safety concerns as power restoration efforts are underway. -
Relying on resilience and crisis management muscle memory
This week has tested the resilience of credit unions across the Cornerstone region. This week’s historic winter storm has caused credit unions to employ resilience and innovation, relying on crisis management muscle memory and reflexes learned through the coronavirus pandemic. -
Texas Trust Credit Union Breaks Ground in Grand Prairie
Texas Trust Credit Union will soon have a new branch at South Carrier Parkway and I-20 in Grand Prairie, an area that is seeing significant expansion of retail and restaurant development. The credit union broke ground recently on a new 4,280-square-foot building. -
Overcoming job complacency
Are you burned out? Bored? Coasting? Complacent? Counting down the days to retirement? You spend too much time at work to live this way. Let me give you a little nudge to wake up and move out of the fog of complacency with some plain and simple advice.
Upcoming Events
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Webinar: Deposit Growth & Member Affordability
OnlineSuccess in 2026 requires a dual-focus strategy: securing the liquidity necessary for growth while remaining a steadfast partner in member affordability. This session explores how to move beyond traditional, fragmented data to gain a 360-degree view of a member's financial life. -
Sabine Chapter Leadership Roundtable
Port Neches, TXThe Sabine Chapter Leadership Roundtable will feature an engaging discussion on industry trends, shared challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of credit unions. -
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 Fort Worth Chapter registration. -
Webinar: The Psychology of Financial Decisions: Understanding Client Behavior for Better Outcomes
OnlineIn this session, Money Habitudes explores the psychological factors that shape financial decision-making and how they impact clients’ financial health. The class blends theory with practice—examining the role of Identity, the impact of Scarcity, cultural influences, and stress responses that affect money management. -
Webinar: Financial Literacy Month Spotlight: Building Better Money Mindsets with Money Habitudes
OnlineIn this session Money Habitudes will explore how our habits, attitudes, and emotions around money shape financial decisions. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to better understand money behaviors and support healthier financial conversations and outcomes.