Posted by Christopher Stevenson

Doug True and the thought leaders over at FORUM Solutions have a new Web site, and it's oh so nice...clean, easy to navigate, and a blog built in. They worked with the guys at Trabian to get it done and done right. Pay them a visit and see for yourself. 

By Christopher Stevenson

Posted by Christopher Stevenson

When newcomers move to Madison from other places, especially the coasts, it's not unusual for them to miss their old hometown (Madison's got a small-town feel), worry about our tornadoes (they're not that bad), and feel a little alone (it's always hard to make your way around a new town).  The appropriate Madisonian response to our new neighbors is, "Have you been to the farmers' market? Man, you've gotta go to the farmers' market." 

By Mary Auestad Arnold

Two exciting pieces of news to share today about CUES' blogging endeavors. First off, check out our retooled marketing blog, Nexus Connection.

Posted by Christopher Stevenson

Posted by Lisa Hochgraf

CUES is bringing back Nexus Connection, a blog dedicated to talking about credit union marketing, especially in this new world of Web 2.0 and social media. We're looking forward to dialogs with you about many things newsworthy and thought-provoking. So we hope you'll put us in your RSS reader now, and join the conversation!

By Lisa Hochgraf

This weekend I was amazed to learn that 18-year-old Samantha Larson posted to her blog from the top of Mt. Everest. As is well documented already, Larson blogged simply, "We made it to the top! Now all we need to do is get back down ...."

By Lisa Hochgraf

Here in Rochester, N.Y., where this telecommuter lives and works, local credit unions are well loved. But if you ask residents what financial institutions they like doing business with in general, HSBC Bank and Canadaigua National Bank and Trust are also likely answers.

In this competitive market, every piece of positive press and positive impression counts.

By Lisa Hochgraf

In this Sunday's Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, N.Y., a headline jumped out at me: "Nonprofit Group's Small Grants Can Change Lives: One-time assistance helps people through a rough spot."

By Suzanne Boniface