Large Turnout for Annual State Gov’t Affairs Conference
On January 27, over 270 credit union professionals from across Wisconsin shared The Credit Union Difference with their elected officials at The League’s annual State Government Affairs Conference in Madison. During those meetings, attendees shared their support for legislation to prevent financial fraud, strengthen financial literacy education, and rein in predatory lending practices.
It’s the International Year of Cooperatives!
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting how cooperatives build a better world through their vital role in sustainable development, inclusive growth, and strengthening community resilience. As not-for-profit cooperatives, credit unions are uniquely equipped to foster financial well-being for all through their adherence to the seven Cooperative Principles originally adopted by The International Cooperative Alliance and an emerging eighth cooperative principle set by the National Credit Union Foundation and America’s Credit Unions.
CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, awarding scholarships, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions support their members and communities– a monthly series.
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Saver’s Sweepstakes begins in Wisconsin
Under: Advocacy, Lending & Collections, Saver's Sweepstakes, Young Professional
The first Saver’s Sweepstakes accounts in Wisconsin are opening in September. The program not only creates excitement among members about their credit union while increasing their savings, but also establishes a long-term visibility and growth opportunity for credit unions.
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Credit Unions’ Saver’s Sweepstakes® to Help Consumers Improve Financial Security
Under: Press Release, Saver's Sweepstakes
This new saving incentive program offers consumers chances to win cash for increasing their savings balances. Members of participating credit unions will begin opening prize-linked savings accounts in September.
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Saver’s Sweepstakes®: WI Credit Unions Offer Members $100K in Cash Prizes
Under: Saver's Sweepstakes
Besides capitalizing on the tremendous media attention that prize-linked savings offers, the participating credit unions are using the cash prize incentive to help members build up their emergency funds.
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The League Completes its Move to Madison
Under: More on the Movement
The League’s move to Madison, which was completed June 1, brings The League full circle, back to where it was founded and right where the action is occurring.