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.
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce announced the rankings of this year's Best Places to work in Indiana. FORUM CU was ranked highly in the "Large Company" category, and Purdue FCU was ranked highly in the "Medium Company" category.
The short answer -- YES! This story highlights results of the 2015 American Customer Satisfaction Index survey which asked 70,000 consumers their opinions on financial services providers.
Heritage FCU CEO Ruth Jenkins appears on the "Midday with Mike" program and answers questions about being prepared for unexpected expenses, and she takes questions from callers on other consumer finance topics.
Haynes Community FCU retired CEO Jim Papacek ran for (and won) the primary race for Howard County Council. Candidate details are in this story. (subscription/password required)
Every year, the president of the United States recognizes the pivotal role small businesses have in America by designating National Small Business Week. CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle took the opportunity to recognize the good work America's Credit Unions do to support small businesses in their communities.
Gallup Business Journal - by Anson Vuong and Sean Williams 5/5/2016
Credit unions have higher member engagement compared with national banks, cited in a new Gallup survey. The survey found that 52% of credit union members identified themselves as being fully engaged, as compared to 17% of national bank customers.
Jim Nussle offers advice to the NCUA board during this time of transition. Nussle believes the agency can and should continue to address the following issues: examination consistency and relief, modernizations to field of membership rules, supplemental capital, and engage with the CFPB to ensure the Bureau's quest truly results in tangible consumer protection.
