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In today's ever changing business environment, it is unrealistic to expect any business to develop and maintain all the resources, technologies, products, employees, and services necessary to effectively compete in today’s dynamic marketplace.
In order for organizations to grow and be able to compete effectively, they need to form mutually beneficial strategic alliances with other organizations for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their market viability. These alliances serve to integrate people, processes, technologies, products, and services where there might otherwise be a degradation in these relative capabilities.
Your League has formed strategic alliances that we believe will exponentially increase our ability to provide improved products and services to all of our affiliated credit unions, and in turn help improve service to their members. These strategic partners have come together to create unique and dynamic products and services that, for the most part, can only be obtained by affiliated credit unions of your League!
We are excited about these new partnerships and encourage you to contact them for further information. Following is a list of our current Strategic Partners, along with their contact information. We will be hosting information sessions on each in the very near future and encourage you to attend.
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(800) 356-2644
CUNA Mutual Group is a leading provider of financial services to cooperatives, credit unions, their members, and valued customers worldwide. With more than 70 years of experience, we are passionately committed to helping customers succeed. CUNA Mutual Group provides innovative commercial and consumer insurance and protection products to safeguard your assets and help find solutions for your financial needs. We offer services to grow long-term relationships and manage risk. Our asset management team brings capital-market expertise to benefit your investments. Our vision: to be a trusted business partner who delivers service excellence with customer-focused, best-in-class products and market-driven innovation. (www.cunamutual.com)
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Mike Kerans, Vice President
(973) 647-4387
cash@cardtronics.com
Cardtronics is pleased to welcome Access to Money to its growing team!
Making ATM cash access convenient where people shop, work and live their lives, Cardtronics is at the convergence of retailers, financial institutions, prepaid card programs, and the customers they share. Cardtronics owns/operates more than 52,800 retail ATMs in the U.S. and international locales. Whether Cardtronics is driving foot traffic for America's most relevant retailers, enhancing ATM brand presence for card issuers or expanding card holders' surcharge-free cash access on the local, national or global scene, Cardtronics is convenient access to cash, when and where consumers need it. Cardtronics is where cash meets commerce. (www.cardtronics.com)
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Kris Buckley, President
(781) 258-0618
kmb@buckleytechgroup.com
Buckley Technology Group is dedicated to serving credit unions with the expertise and services required to protect information assets, secure technology systems, and manage data productively. Services include: Information Technology Audits, Information Security and GLBA Risk Assessments, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Plans and Testing, Vendor Management, Employee and Board Training Programs including Information Security Awareness Training.
BTG provides a software program that allows the credit union to achieve oversight and compliance from a centralized location. ISSAC is the ultimate Information Systems Security & Asset Control tool. Created for financial institutions, ISSAC is a comprehensive solution for the management of Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Information Security, Gramm Leach Bliley, and Vendor Management Oversight from a single location. (www.buckleytechgroup.com)
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CO-OP Shared Branching
Nick Moalli, League AVP, Credit Union Services
800-228-2285, Ext. 7059
203-608-7059
nmoalli@culct.coop
The CO-OP Shared Branching network is a national credit union-owned and -operated network. Participation in the network provides credit unions with more than 28,000 surcharge-free ATMs, including 9,000 that take deposits. The network serves all 50 states, plus 10 countries, including Canada.
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CU Direct
Michael Ferraro, Area Manager - CT,NY,VT
(860) 877-5717
Michael.Ferraro@CUDirect.com
As a credit union-owned service organization, CU Direct develops solutions that help credit unions to more effectively market vehicle lending to members, evaluate risk and revenue potential of loan portfolios, complete member vehicle loans at the point-of-purchase, provide reliable aftermarket services, and make automated loan decisions. To learn more about how CU Direct can provide solutions for your credit union, please visit www.cudirect.com or contact Area Account Representative Kristina Ziegler at (860) 459-1865 or Kristina.Ziegler@CUDirect.com.
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CU Solutions Group
Nick Moalli
(800) 228-2285, ext. 7059
(203) 608-7059
(203) 631-7123 (cell)
nmoalli@culct.coop
CU Solutions Group is Ready to Help Your Credit Union Grow
The Credit Union League of Connecticut has partnered with CU Solutions Group, a fee-based core service provider, to help credit unions with solutions they want and need. Every product and service we offer through CU Solutions Group’s four divisions – Marketing, Membership Enhancements, Technology, and HRN Performance – are designed to help credit unions serve, grow, and remain strong. To learn more about the products and services available through this partnership, click here. www.cusolutionsgroup.com
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Discount Power
Nick Moalli
(800) 228-2285, ext. 7059
(203) 608-7059
(203) 631-7123 (cell)
nmoalli@culct.coop
Discount Power is a leading low-cost electricity supplier offering savings for consumers and businesses. Participation by credit unions provides an opportunity for non-interest income along with additional advantages, including solidifying a positive relationship with members. Quick and easy enrollment yields years of savings and benefits.
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Harland Clarke
Doug Hann, Senior Account Executive
(401) 743-6086
Doug.hann@harlandclarke.com
Harland Clarke is a leading provider of payment, marketing, and security solutions to financial institutions. Through insightful strategies and meticulous execution, we can help your credit union increase revenue, improve operational efficiency, and optimize member relationships. As a proud Strategic Partner of the Credit Union League of Connecticut, let us put our solid advice, proven products and services, and more than 100 years of experience to work for your credit union. Visit us at harlandclarke.com to learn more about our solutions, including:
• Checks • Marketing Services
• Card Services • Educational Services
• Forms • and more
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Nick Moalli, AVP Credit Union Services
(203) 608-7059, (203) 631-7123
nmoalli@culct.coop
Hocon Gas, Inc. is the parent company of one of the largest independently owned and operated propane and industrial gas marketers in the Northeast. Focused in Fairfield, Litchfield, New London, New Haven, Middlesex and Hartford counties, Hocon provides responsive residential and commercial service through locations in Norwalk, Guilford, Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington, Hocon is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of a diverse customer base. Hocon’s core competencies include; installation, service and retailing of quality propane appliances, a full range of industrial gasses and welding products and through our Tarantino Landscapes subsidiary, a complete commercial and residential lawn and property maintenance service.
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This dues-based online reference is free to affiliated credit unions and is part of the Connecticut Compliance Solution. It is your first stop when you are searching for compliance answers. Think of it as an online compliance manual at your fingertips, containing federal and Connecticut-specific content that is accurate, concise, and detailed on a wide range of topics and issues. There are easy-to-read compliance summaries, checklists for compliance, direct links to laws and regulations, frequently asked questions, model policies, and links to additional important resources including CUNA’s on-line compliance resource “E-Guide.”
CT League InfoSight
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Invest in America
Curt Belaney
(800) 262-6285, ext. 543
Curt.Belaney@cucorp.com
Invest in America is a Credit Union Member Enhancement program that provides credit union members with discounts on products and services from U.S. based companies and, when necessary, low loan rates from credit unions. Participating companies and services include General Motors, Sprint, Allied Moving and Storage, CompleteTax, CU Benefits Express, and FTD. (www.lovemycreditunion.org/)
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Merrill Lynch
Declan J. Mahar, Vice President
John Schweizer, First Vice President
1-800-314-4026 • 1-860-368-6960
schweizer.mahar@ml.com
• The Schweizer/Mahar Group combines over 90 years of experience in the financial services industry, working with financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, municipalities, corporations, and private investment firms. Drawing upon this experience, as well as the industry leading resources provided by Merrill Lynch, the group specializes in establishing effective portfolios to maximize potential performance.
• We excel with our service-driven platform. We offer a choice of account structures to meet your organization’s needs including a basic account with no yearly fee for accounts that domicile investments with Merrill Lynch.
• Client service is one of our greatest strengths. We pride ourselves on keeping clients updated on current market conditions along with Merrill Lynch’s economic forecasts so that you have a wide range of perspectives to aid you in meeting your financial goals.
• We are local, accessible, and will always respond promptly to your questions or concerns. Clients receive regular contact as well as invitations to personalized events.
http://fa.ml.com/schweizer.mahar.group
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Jay Friedland
(207) 650-4665
jaybanker@mmconsulting.info
M&M provides comprehensive compliance, audit, commercial loan review and risk management services to New England credit unions using a very seasoned team of full-time professionals. The M&M approach is to customize our services to fit client needs and to offer a fixed professional fee for the services provided. (www.mmconsulting.info)
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Rhonda Peruski
(800) 262-6285, Ext. 521, (734) 812-1284
Rhonda.Peruski@cucorp.com
The Sprint Nextel Credit Union Member Discount Plan offers participating credit unions a 15-percent discount on monthly recurring cell phone charges as well as discounts on accessories and equipment for corporate accounts. Credit unions, their employees, and their members can obtain the plan’s benefits wherever Sprint Nextel products are sold. Credit union members can receive a 10-percent discount on most monthly recurring charges, such as service plans and features. Members receive the discount simply by stating that they are a member of a credit union, even if their credit union is not participating in the program.
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Peter Shorrock, Sales Manager
(508) 436-1491
Peter.shorrock@wbmason.com
W.B. Mason has been providing customers with quality service since 1898. We have the ability to provide over 30,000 office products with next-day service and even same-day service in the Hartford and Springfield Markets. In addition to office products, Furniture, Furniture Design Services, Coffee and Beverage Services, Print and Promotional Products fall into our core competencies. We believe our Localized Business philosophy of superior customer service, low-cost company operations, and multi-million dollar leverage will help you meet your strategic goals. (www.wbmason.com)
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