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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) 352-3823
Constitution Corporate is a full-service corporate credit union fulfilling the financial needs of credit unions through a comprehensive line of correspondent, EFT and investment services. (www.constitutioncorp.org)
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866-WEB-DEVL (932-3385)
SmartSource Solutions is a full-service Web development CUSO specializing in dynamic Internet-based applications and Web sites. SmartSource is revolutionizing credit union Web sites by adding a creative flair rarely seen in the industry and empowering credit union with one of the most powerful content management solutions available. (www.smartsourcesolutions.org)
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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, Director of Business Development
(973) 647-4387
mkerans@accesstomoney.com
Access to Money provides a variety of financial products/services, including ATM and Talaris cash automation equipment, servicing, and processing; physical and electronic security systems; and a turnkey student loan origination platform. (www.accesstomoney.com)
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MARKETING & PRINTING POWERED BY ANALYSIS
John L. Toombs, Director of Business Development
(203) 401-3648
jtoombs@arga.net
Arga provides custom designed marketing programs, utilizing personalized, targeted 1-to-1 communications between the credit unions and their share members and prospects. We utilize a wide variety of print and electronic messaging technologies to accomplish what will be most effective for each member institution. (www.arga.net)
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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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CUDLAutoSMART
Bob Nealon, Regional Director - Northeast
800-842-1242, Ext. 363
bob.nealon@cudl.com
CUDL is the nation’s leading provider of automotive lending technology products and services for credit unions. Today, more than 630 credit unions and 8,000 dealerships nationwide utilize CUDL products and services to reach their automotive lending goals. For full information about CUDL, visit its corporate website at www.cudl.com. For information about CUDL’s revolutionary member resource website product available for credit union customization, visit www.cudlautosmart.com. To learn more about how CUDL can provide solutions for your credit union, please contact Area Account Representative Mike Ferraro at (860) 940-3481 or michael.ferraro@cudl.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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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, Chrysler Group LLC, Sprint, Allied Moving and Storage, CompleteTax, CU Benefits Express, ELS Properties Vacation Destinations, and FTD. (www.lovemycreditunion.org/)
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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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Winbrook
Joe Gibbons Rob Ferrucci
860-559-8086 203-482-4777
JGibbons@winbrook.com RFerrucci@winbrook.com
Winbrook has been providing statement rendering, business communications, tax processing, document management, and promotional services to the financial services industry for more than 40 years. The company has a number of well-known and well-established clients, many right here in Connecticut. Winbrook can review existing member communications, provide a document analysis that will evaluate new statement processing techniques to make marketing efforts more productive, review process expenses, including print, distribution, and postage, help identify cross-selling options, all at an advantageous competitive pricing model.
