"This program gave me a wealth of knowledge on not only business development techniques and practices, but also on community involvement and marketing practices that will benefit my credit union for years to come!" (2008)

"Because I am new to my position and new to the industry I was impressed with the ease in learning the material. All the presenters were very good about explaining anything that I did not know and they adapted very well to the varied experience levels and maturity levels of the group. I took back to my CU so many things that I need to work on but the best thing that I heard was to remember not to drive myself crazy with implementing too many things all at once. Take one thing at a time and give it the proper amount of time to be successful." (2008)

"I've worked in credit unions for years but only in business development for 16 months. This program helped me see the big picture and why we do some of the things we do. It also helped with particular areas such as public speaking. Also, being able to network with credit unions you are not in direct competition with was great."

"The speakers presented us with valuable information and strategies that I was able to implement upon return to the credit union. I was also able to get my specific questions addressed by the featured speakers as well as the great group of fellow business development attendees. I will, for a long time, refer back to skills and strategies acquired at this conference and keep in touch with those that I met at the conference to constantly improve the business development program at my credit union." ~ Brandon Hays, Community Choice Credit Union (2007)