Digital Directory

Click here for an HTML version of our 2009 Credit Union Vendor Source, a directory of products and services for credit unions throughout the northeast.

Photo Gallery

Couldn't make it to the show? Check out our photo gallery, updated throughout the day, so you can keep track of who was there and what they were doing. All photography sponsored by CUNA Mutual Group.

More Photos

Click here for even more photos from the show, including shots of various seminars, the CEO lunch and more from the show floor. All photography sponsored by CUNA Mutual Group.

Banking The Un-Banked

Charlotte C. Whately of the Massachusetts Credit Union League talked about the benefits of reaching out to the un-banked population. Minorities and low-income community members could be big business for community credit unions, she said.

Credit Unions Can Win Dealing With “Unconventional” Borrowers

By Laura Schreier

“Unconventional” players in the home loan marketplace deserve a second look from credit unions, said Robert Delaney, COO of Members Insurance Agency.

Use LinkedIn To Link Up With Clients

By Laura Schreier

The rough economy may have slashed marketing budgets for a number of companies, but free social networking Web sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter might provide a way to nab more business.

The Power of Marketing

Susan Nelson of Harbor One Credit Union and Brenda Miskinis of McDougall & Duval Advertising couldn't say enough about the importance of marketing, creating a message and selling a financial institutions' brand.

Sign of Success

Rick Westergren of Pyant Signs tells us, "A business with no sign is a sign of no business."

Regulating Regulations

Pam Buckley of Integrated Compliance Solutions sat down to talk about the regulatory environment and some mixed messages regarding regulatory compliance.

Protect & Grow

Sean Carter, senior director of education and rules development of New England Automated Clearing House, sat down with us to discuss how credit unions can benefit from NEACH's services as long as they have the right protections in place.

Phighting Phishing

Jinan Jaber of Cyveillance sat down to talk about the growing threat posed by identity theft and phishing scams, and offered her advice for combating the threat. Step one: have a plan.

Money Gets Greener

Daniel Boudreau of New England Money Handling Systems Inc. sat down with us to discuss the benefits of currency recycling machines.

Maximizing Your 401(k) Business

Christpher J. Rollins of USI Consulting, on behalf of Credit Union Employees' Retirement Association, sat down with Aglaia Pikounis to talk about the current economic climate and its impact on investment markets.

Looking At The Law

We sat down with Robert J. Kerwin and John D. Finnegan, attorneys at law with Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers P.C. to talk about how credit unions can work with law firms.

Is Your Network Secure?

Harry Segal, president of Networks Unlimited, stopped by to discuss recent Massachusetts privacy regulations and their effect on credit unions' and financial institutions' data security.

Human Capital

Chistine Burns-Fazzi and Lorette P. Dodgen of BFB discussed recruitment and retaining employees in today's environment.

Go Mobile Or Go Home

Ken Diederich of CMC FLEX sat down with us to talk about the advantages some small and mid-size credit unions can realize by utilizing the Internet and offering mobile banking services.

Danger Dodgers

Matthew Putvinski, principal, and Gerald Gagne of Wolf & Co. P.C. highlighted the benefits of risk management for financial institutions.

Auto Auction Update

Auto Auction of New England's Bill Hoover, director of fleet/lease and Michele D. Pierog, director of sales and marketing, sat down with us this morning to discuss the value of cars holding strong because there is less supply and trade-ins are down.

Real Estate - Rocky or Rosy?

Timothy Warren Jr., CEO of The Warren Group, sits down to offer his insight on the local commercial and residential real estate market, and his advice for credit union executives.