Inside Cornerstone
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Economist speaks at Rise UP, hosted by True Sky CU
True Sky Credit Union’s June Rise UP luncheon focusing on women in leadership featured Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D., chief economist for Chicago-based Stifel Financial. -
In Memoriam: Mike Roark
Mike Roark, senior vice president of lending and collections at Neighborhood Credit Union, has passed away. He was 65. -
Wrap-up: Cornerstone legislative briefing for Hike at Home
Yesterday, Cornerstone League EVP/Chief Advocacy Officer Jim Phelps led a virtual legislative briefing designed to help credit union leaders as they engage with elected officials who have returned to their home districts during what’s known in Congress as the August Recess. -
Just say no to the Credit Card Competition Act
Yesterday Cornerstone and CUNA issued an action alert calling on credit union champions, advocates, and members to communicate their opposition to the bill to their lawmakers. -
In Memoriam: Cynthia Rogstad
Longtime Cornerstone League employee Cynthia Rogstad passed away this week after battling a long-term illness.
Upcoming Events
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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. -
St. Louis Chapter 2025 Professional Development Conference
St. Louis, MOThe St. Louis Chapter is hosting a half‑day professional development experience designed to ignite bold leadership, strengthen personal clarity, and elevate the impact you bring to your credit union. This year’s event features two powerful sessions from nationally recognized CEO and transformational leadership strategist Ronaldo Hardy. Expect thought‑provoking insights, practical tools, and the kind of inspiration that stays with you long after the event ends.