In the latest edition of the New York Minute, we’re keeping you up to date with credit union industry events from the Association and America’s Credit Unions. Then, see which credit unions are making an impact in their community with fundraising efforts. See all this and more in this week’s blog!
CUTrends: The New York Marketing and Sales Conference
Credit union professionals looking to sharpen their marketing and sales strategies won’t want to miss CUTrends: The New York Marketing & Sales Conference! This annual event is designed exclusively for credit union marketing and sales teams, offering actionable insights, emerging trends, and best practices to help your credit union thrive in today’s competitive financial services landscape.
Details
Date: Wednesday, November 5 (Evening networking reception) through Thursday, November 6 (Conference)
Hotel deadline: October 6
Registration deadline: October 17
Location: Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY
Hear from industry experts, participate in interactive discussions, and gain new tools to elevate outreach and growth. Just as important, CUTrends provides an invaluable opportunity to connect with peers from across the state, share experiences, and build lasting professional relationships.
Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and take your credit union’s marketing and sales efforts to the next level. Register and learn more on the event page!
Register Now: America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference
Registration is now open for the credit union movement’s premier advocacy event, Governmental Affairs Conference 2026 (GAC 2026). GAC is where credit unions unite to share their stories, advance policy priorities, and amplify their collective impact on Capitol Hill.
Details
Date: March 1–5
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
This year’s theme, Shape the future, underscores the importance of advocacy in an ever-changing environment. Credit union leaders from across the nation will “hike the hill” to meet with members of Congress, ensuring the voices of 144 million credit union members are heard in the halls of government. The conference also features impactful keynote speakers, networking with thousands of industry peers, and dialogue with policymakers and thought leaders.
Advocacy is relentless, and GAC 2026 is your chance to be part of the movement shaping the future of financial well-being. Learn more about the event and register below.
New York Credit Union Advocates Attend Congressional Caucus
This week, credit union advocates from across New York traveled to Washington, D.C., to take part in the 2025 Congressional Caucus, hosted by America’s Credit Unions. The event brought together hundreds of industry leaders for two days of advocacy, networking, and dialogue with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
The program featured a fireside chat with outgoing President/CEO Jim Nussle and incoming President/CEO Scott Simpson, who discussed the future of credit unions and the power of a unified voice. Keynote sessions, panels, and conversations with members of Congress rounded out the agenda, including remarks from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.).
During visits with lawmakers, New York credit union leaders highlighted key industry priorities, including the credit union difference, addressing fraud and data security challenges, and ensuring credit union priorities are included in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) without harmful provisions.
The Congressional Caucus provided another strong platform for New York advocates to ensure member voices were represented in Washington and to reinforce the indispensable role credit unions play in advancing financial well-being nationwide.
The Summit FCU Raises Over $24,000 for Local Charities
The Summit Federal Credit Union helped raise more than $24,000 for local charities at this summer’s Taste of Syracuse festival. Partnering with Tops Markets, SavorCuse vendors, and generous community sponsors, The Summit leveraged the power of food, music, and fun to give back to Central New York.
This year’s fundraising efforts benefited two local organizations making a difference for families: David’s Refuge, which provides respite and resources for parents of children with special needs, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York, which supports families with children receiving critical medical care. Each charity received over $12,000.
This effort is another example of how credit unions live out the philosophy of “people helping people” by strengthening the communities they serve.
SeaComm FCU Golf Tournament Raises over $20,000
SeaComm Federal Credit Union recently hosted its annual Golf Tournament at Cedar View Golf Club in Massena, raising an impressive $20,934 to support the local Police Activities League (PAL). The event drew more than 100 golfers and was dedicated to the memory of former Massena Police Officer Scott Rogers, honoring his legacy of service to the community.
The PAL of Massena provides youth with constructive activities and mentorship opportunities that foster positive relationships between police officers and local families. The funds will help expand PAL’s programs, ensuring even more children benefit from its vital outreach.
Through events like this, SeaComm demonstrates the impact credit unions can have by investing in partnerships that uplift local organizations and create lasting change in their communities.
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