by Emily Leite | Apr 20, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.04.22, Legislative
Having a strong dual charter system fosters safety and soundness innovations and competitive supervisory fees and enables Ohio credit unions to choose which charter is best for long-term growth. That is why the League recently worked to modernize the state charter and... by Andrew Canan | Apr 20, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.04.22, Legislative
While the Ohio General Assembly was on Easter break, your League was busy pushing forward to ensure the interests of Ohio’s credit unions are at the forefront of lawmakers’ minds. Below is a snapshot of recent advocacy action at the Ohio Statehouse. As the budget... by Sean Fink | Apr 20, 2021 | eLumination, elumination.2021.04.22, Media
Does the thought of responding to a reporter make your heart race? Do you know how you would respond to a crisis or negative comment on social media? Working with the media and leveraging your social channels can be a great way to enhance and protect your... by Emily Leite | Apr 6, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination.2021.04.08, Legislative
Navigating ambiguous and unclear cannabis banking compliance can hinder credit unions from fully serving members and meeting their unique needs. That is why the League teamed up with the Ohio Bankers League to support the efforts behind both U.S. Representatives Steve... by Andrew Canan | Apr 6, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination.2021.04.08, Legislative
A key component of successful credit union advocacy is politically supporting those who will stand up for and champion financial cooperatives. Thanks to your continued investment in the League Political Action Committees (PACs), the Ohio Movement has raised nearly... by Sean Fink | Apr 6, 2021 | eLumination, eLumination.2021.04.08, Media
April is Financial Literacy Month. This month is a chance for your members to reflect on the state of their personal finances and an opportunity to improve their financial literacy well-being. Help your members along their financial literacy journey by downloading... by Emily Leite | Mar 24, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.03.25, Legislative
As Ohio credit unions continue to navigate regulation to further help people and advance communities, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks to permanently close the fintech charter loophole. With Square recently becoming the first U.S. fintech company granted a... by Emily Leite | Mar 23, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.03.25, Legislative
Just as your credit union is driving results to make a difference for members, the Ohio General Assembly is hard at work passing legislation to help Ohioans financially recover, including a credit union priority bill that extends regulatory relief so you can better... by Sean Fink | Mar 23, 2021 | Consumer, eLumination, elumination.2021.03.25, Media
The PR Web Tools is a suite of resources, provided by the Ohio Credit Union League to assist credit unions with maximizing interactions with the media. These resources are designed to provide quick and simple "how-to" instructions for various media relations tasks as... by Chris Noble | Mar 10, 2021 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination.2021.03.11, Regulatory
Is the regulatory environment keeping you up at night? Are you worried about the new federal administration modifying your credit union's compliance priorities? The League and ViClarity (formerly PolicyWorks) are here to help you navigate the swiftly changing... by Emily Leite | Mar 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, Consumer, eLumination, eLumination.2021.03.11
Whether it is connecting with members in a personalized way or helping members remain in their homes, Ohio credit unions continue to meet the needs of more than 3 million Ohioans. The League is committed to helping you tell that story, so we recently testified on... by Sean Fink | Mar 10, 2021 | Consumer, eLumination, eLumination.2021.03.11
A coalition of Ohio real estate and financial organizations have joined forces in support of Senate Bill 24, Ohio's First-Time Homebuyer Savings Act. The League supported this legislation to empower Ohioans to finance the American Dream of homeownership through your... by Chris Noble | Mar 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Consumer, eLumination, eLumination.2021.03.11, Legislative
The League believes that when considering economic uncertainty, the Small Business Association, SBA, should take a holistic approach to PPP. Specifically, the SBA should not solely consider a small business' revenue levels at the beginning and during the pandemic to... by Sean Fink | Mar 10, 2021 | Consumer, eLumination, eLumination.2021.03.11, Marketing
Filing taxes can cause anxiety for your members, especially as new requirements impact their ability to receive federal stimulus payments. Put your members at ease and help them get the money they need now with March's Monthly Toolkit. A complimentary resource that... by Chris Noble | Feb 24, 2021 | Advocacy, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.25, Legislative
Credit unions have long had a robust and independent oversight agency that understands the unique needs and abilities of not-for-profit financial cooperatives. The League believes the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) should continue this practice by... by Andrew Canan | Feb 24, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.25, Legislative
While we know getting away from day-to-day operations of the credit union can be challenging, even in a virtual environment, it is imperative to personally tell your credit union's story to the federal decision-makers who make determinations that impact how your... by Sean Fink | Feb 24, 2021 | Advocacy, Consumer, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.25
Everyday your credit union projects the People Helping People philosophy by ensuring Ohioans have access to the financial services they need, and we want to help you get the recognition deserved for this outstanding service. Help us maximize the incredible difference... by Christy Clark | Feb 24, 2021 | Best Practice, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.25, Marketing, Media, Media Efforts & Resources, Ohio CU News
Our member support, advocacy efforts, and annual events are all rooted in our purpose to be a catalyst for Ohio credit union success, and we want to know how we are measuring up. So, whether you are new to the Ohio Credit Union League or have been a loyal member for... by Andrew Canan | Feb 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.11, Legislative
With a brand-new administration, a change in the majority control in the United States Senate, and new faces in the Ohio General Assembly, it is essential that your elected leaders hear directly from you. By utilizing the League's grassroots tool, VoterVoice, you can... by Jamila Collins | Feb 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, elumination.2021.02.11, Legislative
Updating your Project Zip Code (PZC) for events such as the CUNA Government Affairs Conference, virtual legislative meetings, and roundtables, arms the League with key information when meeting with political leadership. Our League advocacy team ensures this... 