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Council Day 2025: Culture, Risk, and Resilience—All in One Day
Cornerstone’s annual Council Day explores the real challenges facing credit unions. Don’t miss this free virtual event featuring expert speakers, council-specific sessions, and practical insights.
Finding My Voice as a Young Professional on the ELEVATE Stage
For one young professional, ELEVATE was a reminder of what makes credit unions, along with the entire credit union movement, so special.
Smarter Loan Protection for a Better Member Experience
Learn how real-time, in-app payment protection can boost adoption and streamline lending—register for the October 2 TruStage webinar.
ELEVATE: Leadership, Innovation, YP Energy, and More
From high-energy keynotes to a record-setting SYNG fundraiser, ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit delivered fresh ideas and shared wins for leaders across the Cornerstone region.
cuLEAD Academy Celebrates Class of 2025
Meet the cuLEAD Academy Class of 2025—emerging leaders with actionable plans, cooperative focus, and a clear path to lasting impact.
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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2026 Professional Development BrochureOn-Demand Training Opportunities

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