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Today we offer you another guest post from two League member CEOs who recently attended CUNA's Frontline Women's Event hosted by Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and then met with Representative Jahana Hayes. Member participation in events such as national roundtables, League-sponsored political fundraisers, and even local town halls is vitally important to the ...

“Signs, signs, everywhere a sign.” It seems that everything old is new again. Governor Lamont’s adoption of the recent CDC guidance regarding mask requirements has caused many of us (including Connecticut’s chief operating officer Josh Geballe) to recall the days of “no shirt, no shoes, no service” by noting that, “everyone has the choice not to answer [the vaccination question] or go shop ...

This morning Connecticut’s Credit Unions came together for the 87th Annual Meeting of the Credit Union League of Connecticut. Similar to last year, we decided to hold this event virtually for safety reasons. As great as it was to see everyone’s pixelated faces – I am very much looking forward to seeing you all in-person and face-to-face soon (more on that below). For those of you who were not able ...

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Adapting to the day’s challenges is nothing new for any of us, and today is no exception. In fact, after taping a spot with a media outlet this morning and attending a few phone meetings, I will undergo a planned procedure to repair my right shoulder later in the day. The good news is twofold: my shoulder will soon be back to 100%, and we have the opportunity to hear from one of our valued ...

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Part of what makes credit unions unique is that they foster a welcoming environment that supports the people on our staff and the families and businesses in our communities.

“Move a muscle, change a thought, and you change your life.” This is a mantra often heard in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous or other 12-step programs. There is a simple wisdom in it. When our heads are working overtime on unproductive or damaging thoughts, simple physical activity can break that mental cycle and help us see things differently.

Nautically speaking, a rising tide will only lift your boat if your anchor is aweigh (hoisted off the sea floor).

Turn on your radio to any one of the Connecticut iHeartMediaradio stations and you will likely hear the latest co-op advertising campaign organized and subsidized by the League. Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union and Connex Credit Union joined together to share the League ...

With the release of a third vaccine, we find ourselves in a dead sprint towards herd immunity. Like it or not, the starting gun to begin the race to economic recovery is about to fire. Will your credit union get a good jump off the block?