SBA Lending Star
Centris FCU’s program was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration earlier this year.
By Theresa Witham

Where is the Grass Greener?
Commercial lending can provide perks over consumer lending if you proceed with caution.
By Richard H. Gamble

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From CU Management:
Retail and Small Business Product Best Practices
Establish a common approach to product management

Blog Post
Say Yes to Advocacy and Turnkey Business Lending for Michigan CUs
Ann Arbor-based Michigan Business Connection, a credit union service organization supporting member business lending, is working on an initiative that will give credit unions the great PR that comes from supporting local businesses and, in turn, strengthening Michigan's economy. Read more in this CUES Skybox blog post.

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New Premier Networking Group
CUES is forming a Premier Networking Group for business lending executives. This is the perfect opportunity for you to exchange ideas and collaborate with a close-knit group of your peers, without ever leaving your desk. CUES’ Premier Networking Groups are virtual gatherings of CUES members from non-competing credit unions.

Each group will meet quarterly via Web conferencing to learn and network with one another. Prior to these meetings, you will select a topic to focus on and CUES will provide an expert presenter to lead the discussion. The groups are limited in size so all attendees feel comfortable participating in the dialogue.

Fill out an online interest form here.

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Calendar
2011

CUES School of Business Lending™
School III: Strategic Business Lending
Date: Sept. 19-23
Location: Embassy Suites Chicago/Schaumburg/Woodfield, Schaumburg, Ill.


2012

CUES School of Business Lending
School I: Business Lending Fundamentals
April 30-May 4
Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Overlooking Boston

CUES School of Business Lending™
School II: Financial Analysis and Diagnostic Assessment
July 16-20
Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown

CUES School of Business Lending™
School III: Strategic Business Lending
Sept. 17-21
Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago/
Schaumburg/Woodfield