Billy LaFavor takes the helm of Tricorp Federal Credit Union and chats with AVCU President Joe Bergeron about his background, corporate credit union history, and thoughts on the future.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

The Association's newest employee, Carrie Allen, shares her background, insights and philosphies as she enters her new career role as EVP/COO for the Association of Vermont Credit Unions (AVCU). Hosted by AVCU President Joe Bergeron.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Mike Schenk, chief economist at America's Credit Unions, chats with Melissa Pomeroy and Christine Davidson about the 3rd annual Credit Unions On Tap gathering of Vermont and New Hampshire credit unions on 8/21/24, where Mike will be the featured speaker along with live music. Hosted by Association of Vermont Credit Unions and Cooperative Credit Uni…

Nikol Sekol, Member Service Representative at Heritage Family Credit Union's Bennington location in Vermont, chats with AVCU President Joe Bergeron about her first experience at the annual Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, DC as the official Crash Program participant from the Green Mountain state.…

Vermont ViewPoint host Pat MacDonald interviews Association of Vermont CUs President Joe Bergeron in her one-hour public affairs program. In it Bergeron shares the difference between banks and CUs, the contribution of CUs to the Vermont economy and its residents and legislative activity. Vermont ViewPoint is the public affairs program of WDEV radio…

Twenty-one year veteran AVCU team member John Cote reviews his lengthy tenure as he approaches the conclusion of his services at the end 2023. Highlights, challenges, most memorable events and even his likes and dislikes are covered by John in conversation with podcast host Joe Bergeron.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Money moving instantly fromone accountholder to another is at the bottom of the Federal Reserve's new FedNow service. Steve Roy, president of Tricorp Federal Credit Union, discusses the basics of FedNow, what credit unions need to know, and how they can simplify their involvement by access through Tricorp.…

Joe Bergeron, President of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions, reviews a 45 year career in service to Vermont credit unions. Hosted by Association staff members John Cote, Michelle Fullerton and Christine Davidson.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

AVCU's advocacy experts chat about what followed the 2023 Vermont legislative session and what to expect in the 2024 session. They touch on political issues, impact of summer 2023 flooding, and even one federal political issue that could crop up in the Vermont statehouse. Listen to Adam Necrason and Jessica Oski in discussion with Joe Bergeron.…

A preview discussion with CUNA chief economist Mike Schenk, featured guest when Vermont and New Hampshire credit unions gather at the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, Vermont on August 2nd, 2023.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

NorthCountry Federal CU's Ming Poon chats about being selected as Vermont's young professional Crash program participant at the 2023 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference. Hear Ming's background, what he thinks of credit unions and their members and how he came to pursue being the 2023 designated Crash program participant from Vermont, Hosted by Joe…

The newly-elected, and re-elected, 180 members of the Vermont Legislature will convene in 2023. With attentions shifting from pandemic resolves to more traditional legislative matters, what will the big issues be and how might they be of interest to CUs? AVCU’s advocacy team leaders, Adam Necrason and Jessica Oski, analyze election results, changes…

Adam Necrason and Jessica Oski, primary advocacy team members with the Association of Vermont Credit Unions, preview the 2022 general election in Vermont, with an eye toward what it will mean for credit unions when the 2023 Legislature convenes. Hosted by Joe Bergeron, President of the Association.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

How the automobile sales and financing world has changed through two years of world-wide pandemic. That's the topic discussed by Dave Adams, Vice President of Lender Client Experience at Origence, a CU Direct brand. Dave talks about recent innovation in car sales and dealer strategies, along with related changes in automobile financing. Hosted by J…

Vermont's 2022 Crash the GAC representative, Trent Loehle of Opportunities Credit Union, share his experience as a first-time GAC attendee, explains the Crash progam for up and coming young credit union leaders, and the impact it's had on his work helping members of his credit union. Hosted by Joe Bergeron, Association of Vermont Credit Unions.…

Kate Laud, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vermont's Opportunities Credit Union, shares some of her path to a credit union leadership role, the similarities and differences of a community development credit union, and the unique aspects of a credit union focused on serving less financially advantaged community members. Hosted by Joe Berger…

Brett Smith, CEO of Vermont's One Credit Union, spends CU Day 2021 on insights, perspectives and the backstory of his career and his credit union. Hosted by Joe Bergeron, AVCU President.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Sean Gammon, President & CEO of Vermont's 802 Credit Union, shares personal and credit union history, the makings of 802 Credit Union, forecasts for the future and much more. Hosted by Joe Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Carrie Allen, SVP of Consumer Lending & Development at Heritage Family FCU is also the 23rd chairperson of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions. She chats about her initial involvement in credit unions, how things have changed during her tenure, operational changes through a pandemic, the role and value of the Association and much more. Hosted …

The pandemic has made online shopping a new expectation for consumers. Build your CU's auto lending with an integrated online vehicle shopping experience for members. Jeff Kane, Director of Lender Client Experience at Origence and Christine Davidson, Vice President at the Association of Vermont Credit Unions, tell us how.…

AVCU chief advocacy officer Adam Necrason re-caps the 2020 Vermont elections across state-wide and legislative offices. Although the Governor's office and political party control of the statehouse remain unchanged, Adam discusses the numerous changes in resulting form elections in legislative leader positions, and the near future as further change …

AVCU newest board member and Vermont Federal Credit Union CEO Jean Giard chats about her beginnings in credit unions, philosophies, people helping people, managing a credit union amidst a pandemic, and much more. Hosted by Joe Bergeron of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Judy Britt and Shanon Peters of the CU League of Connecticut meet with Christine Davidson, Association of Vermont CUs, in a discussion about virtual Bank Secrecy Act training for VT and CT credit unions, as well as compliance audits and customized training for credit unions.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

A weekly teleconference for Vermont credit unions operating in challenging times, hosted by Association of Vermont Credit Unions. This weekly recording featured Congressman Peter Welch.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, chats with Vermont credit union leaders in their dealings with financial and health challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining the discussion is Michael Pieciak, Commissioner of Vermont Department of Financial Regulation. Hosted by Joe Bergeron, President, Associatio…

CUNA Mutual chief economist Steve Rick provides his insights and forecasts in AVCU's weekly COVID-19 virtual meeting of Vermont credit union leaders.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Evelyn Sirois, chief executive of Members 1st Credit Union in Brattleboro, Vermont, shares her credit union's experience as the first financial institution in the state whose operations were impacted by an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Hear how it happened, the steps to address it, and recommendations for dealing with it in the future.…

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Shawn Hayes, chief executive of Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union in New York State, chats with AVCU President Joe Bergeron about his career in credit unions, expansion of Ticonderoga into the Vermont marketplace, and the modern day challenges of meeting member financial needs.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Most everyone knows credit unions can be state or federal chartered. But did you know the regulators of state chartered credit unions have their own association, and accreditation program? Tom Candon, long-time Vermont Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Financial Regulation, and former chair of the Nat'l. Association of State CU Supervisors, …

Do you know more about your neighborhood food co-op than what's in the produce aisle? In this episode we explore the uniqueness, operation, challenges and future of food cooperatives. Our expert interviewee is Erbin Crowell, Executive Director of the Neighboring Food Co-op Association based in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts where he's the primary a…

John Janclaes, CEO of Partners Federal Credit Union, moderates a panel discussion on the national Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union consumer awareness campaign. Discussion explores consumer awareness of credit unions, how the campaign came about, and the value in participation for credit unions of all sizes. Panelists include Diana Dykstra - CEO of …

Consumers in the U.S., especially the northeast, are well familiar with the Cabot brand in grocery stores. But maybe not so much it's history as a cooperative, it's relation to Agri-Mark and how it's structured differently than other dairy producers. Cabot Marketing SVP Roberta MacDonald talks about all of this, and much more, with AVCU President J…

You know members own cooperatives, but what's an employee-owned cooperative? How's it work? How common are they? Why do they exist? Matt Cropp, Co-Executive Director of the Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC) explains all that and more to host Joe Bergeron, President of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions.…

Young professionals realize their role entails more than just their daily credit union duties. And they know the movement’s future depends on their involvement in advocacy. “There’s been a massive influx of interest and energy from YPs the last few years,” says Adam Engelman, CUNA’s director of federal grassroots advocacy. “They embody the credit u…

Blair Wolston, Chair of the Credit Union Young Professionals of Vermont and a financial advisor for VSECU, relates his experiences representing Vermont at the first Global Classroom initiative for young professionals coordinated by the World Council of Credit Unions and hosted by the Sicredi credit union system of Brazil. The first global classroom…

AVCU Vice President Bryan Kent chats with Jeff Gephart of Efficiency Vermont on the importance of incorporating the value of energy efficiency improvements in the appraisal value of real estate properties. Jeff addresses the state of energy efficiency in Vermont, trends, property valuation and more.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

AVCU's Statehouse advocacy team reviews highlights of the 2019 Vermont legislative session along with new and updated laws pertinent to credit unions. Featuring advocacy team members Adam Necrason and Jessica Oski, with host Joe Bergeron, President of the Association.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Regardless of income level, a better financial future is available for most anyone when you plan ahead and make wise choices within your means. But getting on the right path to eliminate debt and save for the future can be overwhelming.Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce and and VSECU Senior VP of Marketing & Business Development Yvonne Garand talk…

Vermont Credit Unions On Air meets Scott Wilson, CEO of SeaComm Federal Credit Union of Massena, NY. Scott shares insights on SeaComm's expansion across upstate New York State and into Vermont, along with philosophies about service to members, cooperation among credit unions and much more.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

AVCU President Joe Bergeron, is interviewed by Robert McGarvey of the McGarvey Credit Union Podcast. In his CU2.0 Podcast McGarvey notes Bergeron's 40th year of service to Vermont credit unions as AVCU President and explores his close-up view of issues and ideas that rock Vermont's credit unions, which vary in size from tiny to $1.5 billion.Bergero…

A panel of financial experts share simple advice appropriate for anyone of any income level to get on the path to regular savings and the security it brings. Panelists include Patricia Selsky (Money Sense Program Manager, New England Federal Credit Union), Andrea Heller (Financial Counselor & Educator, Opportunities Credit Union) and Rachel Feldman…

Association of Vermont Credit Unions board member Jim St. Peter chats with AVCU President Joe Bergeron about his career in financial services and credit unions, challenges and views on the future of financial services.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

GM plant shutdowns, Tesla, trends in car sales, the year ahead . . . . all are part of the conversation with Carol Miller and Chris Bacho of Association indirect lending partner, CU Direct. AVCU Vice President Bryan Kent hosts the discussion.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Mike Reuter and Ann Heiden of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions join AVCU's Joe Bergeron on International Credit Union Day to explore the breadth and depth of credit unions around the globe and how the World Council of Credit Unions and the Foundation bridge and advance credit union efforts in 117 countries and provide critical aid when di…

Association President Joe Bergeron celebrated 40 years of service to Vermont credit unions on September 11, 2018. In this podcast interview by Director of Information Services John Cote, he reviews highlights of a 4 decade career, most of which began with appointment as the Association's chief executive at the age of 25.…

More and more Vermont credit union members get their CU loan at the car dealership, and conduct their over the counter transactions at shared branch locations. AVCU VP Bryan Kent shares insights and data with President Joe Bergeron in this update.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

It's been a decade since the great recession and the aftermath that touched the entire United States credit union movement, reducing the number of corporate credit unions by about 75%.Steve Roy, CEO of Tricorp Federal Credit Union chats with AVCU President Joe Bergeron about what's changed . . . and what's remained the same . . . for corporate cred…

With Vermont's recent legalization of marijuana for recreational use, Jill Stowe of VSECU and Chuck Karparis of Members Advantage Community CU meet with AVCU President Joe Bergeron to discuss the marijuana business in Vermont and its effect on credit unions.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Get to know AVCU's newest board member, Lisa Huyer of NorthCountry Federal Credit Union, in this brief conversation with Association President Joe Bergeron.Af Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions