Glen shares highlights from CUNA's just-concluded annual Government Affairs Conference, including an interview with CUNA's economists about the US financial outlook, the newly launched CU Awareness campaign, and a fascinating look inside the essential yet risky world of cannabis banking. Plus, more proof the BIGCast is ahead of the curve in featuring emerging industry issues.

In this Episode:

Jordan Vanreen and Mike Schenk speak with Glen regarding the economic update on CUNA.

Glen sits down with Shanita Penny, CEO of Budding Solutions Consulting and Rachel Pross, Chief Risk Officer for MAPS Credit Union to discuss the methods and technology that is allowing credit unions to be a resource for legal cannabis.

Related Links:

Coverage of the unveiling of the "open your eyes to a credit union" awareness campaign http://news.cuna.org/articles/113782-open-your-eyes-to-new-cu-awareness-initiative-brand-platform

Materials supporting the campaign, including a messaging guide:   https://awareness.creditunion/ Password: openyoureyes

John Janclaes' recent BIGCast on The War for Talent, with CUNA CEO Jim Nussle identified as one of CUs' top three challenges: http://bigcu.libsyn.com/webpage/the-war-on-talent