Industry news

by: Susan Brunner, Director of Community Development, Carter FCU & The Federation
I’m pleased to share our credit union’s story addressing some of the accomplishments our Community Development Credit Union (CDCU) has achieved as a result of our membership in the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions (the Federation) and our U.S. Treasury certification as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

by: Lisa Moore, Story{Teller}, gira{ph}
It seems many credit unions believe that “bigger is better”. Many define success by “puffing out our chests” and staking asset size as a badge of honor. Having working with many small credit unions, I’ve learned that small can beautiful, nimble and closer to the credit union mission.