Positive news about Indiana CUs


In This Issue
August 31, 2015
In the Media
August 10-31, 2015

This collection of positive news about credit unions and their activities is assembled from a variety of sources on the Internet and from credit union submissions. Note: links used here are external and the League does not control their expiration dates.
 
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Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
Source: Credit union submissions and Internet news reports. Some stories may require passwords for access.
Times-Mail - 8/29/2015
The donation will be used to assist the organization with projects to further education in the community. (Password/subscription required)
DepositAccounts.com - by Ken Tumin 8/29/2015
Details of the account are contained in this posting.
WSBT 22 - by Zach Crenshaw 8/28/2015
Teachers CU has entered into a partnership with the Penn-Harris-Madison School system. CEO Paul Marsh comments in this story.
Indiana Daily Student - by Bridget Murray and Cassie Heeke 8/28/2015
The donation will expand the IU Credit Union Education Initiative to serve an additional 3,000 elementary students.
WIMS AM 1420 - 8/27/2015
First Trust CU is hosting the event for the 12th year.
WTTV CBS 4 - 8/26/2015
FORUM CU's Andy Mattingly appears on the Indianapolis CBS station's "4 Your Money" segment.
The Elkhart Truth -  by Judi Lentz 8/25/2015
In the summary of the Goshen Rotary Club activity, it is noted that Dave Birky of Interra CU introduced CEO Amy Sink as a new member at a recent meeting.
NWIndianaLife.com - by Steve Neville 8/10/2015
Muncie Free Press - undated
PrimeTrust FCU is the lead sponsor of this event.
National and Wide-Reaching Coverage
Source: Credit Union National Association and other national sources. Some stories may require passwords for access.
Bloomberg Business - 8/24/2015
As students return to school this fall, they are encouraged to open an account at their local credit union. Get started by finding one near you at asmarterchoice.org. "We're pretty sure that just about anybody can find two or three credit unions nearby that they can join," said CUNA Chief Economist Bill Hampel.
Money Under 30 - by Lou Carlozo undated
Tired of your bank? Consider switching to a credit union, Everyone is doing it! With over 100 million members nationwide, "Consumers are discovering credit unions, and they are discovering that in all cases, credit unions can do what their banks could do," explains CUNA Chief Economist Bill Hampel. 
This year's Convention will take place Oct. 7-9 at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. It will feature access to 13 education sessions, a vendor-filled exhibit hall and plenty of networking and entertainment. Make plans now to attend. Details and a registration link are here