Monday, July 13, 2009 at 02:11 PM

Posted by Christopher Stevenson


I am non-profit, function in a highly competitive environment, and am mission driven. Many of my brothers and sisters have gone by the wayside because they were too small to compete. My patrons are very dedicated and are happy to tell their friends and family about the service I provide to my community, but too few people know everything I have to offer.  


What am I?


An arts organization.

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Zombie Attack: Are you Ready?

By Lisa Hochgraf


Nothing like a discussion of zombies to get my attention. On a recent drive back from one of my early morning lap swims, NPR was talking about the new Norwegian flick about Nazi zombies, Dead Snow, and how the undead are back in vogue.

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Loyalty Program--or not?

Posted by Lisa Hochgraf


Greetings from CUES headquarters in Madison, Wis. It's great to be out of the basement (where my home office is located).

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Launched With $1.25 Deposits, CitizensFirst is Still Growing

By Barb Kachelski, CAE


"It's great to hear SOMEONE is building and growing," said my auto mechanic when I brought my car in for service after attending a groundbreaking for $300 million CitizensFirst Credit Union in Oshkosh, Wis.


The credit union is home to CUES Chairman Carla Altepeter, CCE, and 12 additional CUES executive and director members.

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Top 10 Mistakes When Searching for a CEO Job

By Charles Shanley, SPHR, & Steve Swanston


In our previous post, we examined 15 ways credit union job seekers can improve their chances of landing a desk in the corner office. Here we list the top mistakes we see executives make—over and over again.

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