As we move into this promising new year, one of the most rewarding and exciting parts of working at Corporate One has taken shape—the variety of opportunities we will have throughout the year to meet up with and engage with you, our members. We work hard to create a diverse calendar of events so all members can engage with us in person or online. The Corporate One team and I look forward to learning, networking, and collaborating with you at one of these events. 

Camaraderie and Conversations Tour: Eleven cities. Three states. We have a whirlwind tour planned for this year that will take us across Ohio, Florida, and Indiana to meet with members, hear firsthand the happenings of member credit unions, and learn how we may be of assistance. Member CEOs and their management teams are invited to join me and our Enterprise Leadership Team for a complimentary luncheon and friendly discussion. During these engagements, we will share our strategic vision for the future and learn how to remain valuable partners. Reserve your seat in a city near you. 

Industry Events: Each year, industry events offer us unmatched member touchpoints, and 2024 is no exception. In addition to sponsoring and attending, Corporate One team members are honored to share our insights and present on immediate payments at ten industry events, so keep your eyes peeled for our sessions! Some of the events we hope to see you at include CUNA GAC, NACHA-Smarter Faster Payments, InVest48, LSCU Executive Dialogue and SCUCE, ePay and EPCOR Payments Conferences, the 2024 INCUL and MSCUA Conventions, and many more.  

CU CEO Insider videos: As part of my commitment to maintain open lines of communication with Corporate One’s member-owner CEOs, I am delighted to introduce a new video series entitled "CU CEO Insider." Member credit union CEOs can expect three succinct video messages throughout the year offering insights into important and emerging industry priorities. The first episode is centered around the strategic imperative of immediate payments, emphasizing the opportunities presented by the RTP® network and the FedNow® Service. You can view the inaugural video here. 

Coming Soon! Our CU Connect Program. Our anticipated CU Connect Program, a comprehensive three-part educational series tailored for our member credit union leaders, is in the pipeline. This series, launching later this year, will delve into critical issues confronting credit unions today, such as effectively leading teams, fostering an inclusive workplace, and more. Stay tuned for details on this exciting initiative! 

Our events calendar is brimming with opportunities to meet up and provide education for credit unions at events throughout the year. We’ll be adding online education sessions, so check the calendar often and be on the lookout for those invitations. I look forward to the privilege of connecting with you at one of these events and continuing to work together to elevate the success of credit unions.