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Stretch Your Expertise at ELEVATE: CU Leadership Summit
This year’s ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit, Aug. 31–Sept 2 in Houston, includes four prime leadership pathways to help people at all levels gain the knowledge they need to thrive where they are in their careers and enhance their ability to advance.
You’re Invited to SCMS: Learning Never Stops
Cornerstone-member credit unions are invited to join SCMS alumni and third-year students for this enlightening and energetic session, offered as part of the SCMS Alumni Association annual meeting.
Southwest Lending and Collections Conference
Ensure your lending and collections staff are on the leading edge of industry trends, hot topics, and regulatory issues at the Southwest Lending and Collections Conference, Oct. 18-21 in The Woodlands, Texas.
Gary D. Parker scholarship application period opens July 1
Cornerstone’s Lending and Collections Council is offering the YP attendees at the upcoming Southwest Lending and Collections Conference the opportunity to apply for the new Gary D. Parker Legacy Scholarship.
SCMS payroll deduction benefits future credit union leaders
Looking for a way to support our future leaders? Consider using payroll deduction through the Cornerstone Foundation to support students of SCMS.
Upcoming Events
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Webinar: The 5300 Survival Guide—Building a Reliable Call Report Process
OnlineIn this session, credit unions will learn to build a streamlined call report process so that it does not feel overwhelming. We will break down the essential components of a strong reporting workflow and highlight the most common challenges that credit unions face when preparing the 5300 in-house. -
Webinar: Influencer Marketing
OnlineJoin the Marketing & Business Development Council for an engaging panel discussion with credit union marketing professionals who are actively using influencers to reach new audiences, tell their brand story, and drive engagement. -
CEO Roundtable - Little Rock
Little Rock, AROpportunity for CEOs to engage in discussions with colleagues from around the region. -
Consumer Lending Bootcamp: Session Two
OnlineThis comprehensive workshop is designed for credit union professionals looking to deepen their understanding of consumer lending. It covers the fundamentals of the lending process, effective marketing strategies for consumer loans, decision-making criteria, and practical application through case studies. -
Webinar: Practical Tool to Combat AI Fraud
OnlineJoin the Fraud Council for a no-hype, vendor-free look from someone working on the operational side, just like you. This session is focused on AI Fraud and is designed for credit union professionals across member onboarding, fraud, lending, and operations.
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