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By Michelle Skinner, MCU Communications Director

Let’s face it: most of us don’t wake up excited to subscribe to another email list.

As a credit union director, your inbox is already filled with board packets, committee materials, industry updates, and countless messages competing for your attention. If you’re going to make room for another source of information, it should help you become a more informed and effective board member.

The most valuable governance insights rarely come from generic business articles. They come from learning alongside credit union peers who understand the unique responsibilities of board service. Whether you’re focused on strategic planning, CEO oversight, succession planning, emerging risks, regulatory developments, or the future of the credit union movement, there is a lot of value in staying connected to the experiences and perspectives of others in similar positions.

That’s exactly why the Tristate Collaborative exists: to deliver meaningful value to credit union leaders and directors… and now that value is delivered in a quick, relevant email format. It’s like the most convenient food delivery service for valuable information. No one is going to care if you’re in pajamas when it arrives.

Sign up today and stay connected to all things Tristate Collaborative and follow it on LinkedIn. That way, you won’t miss any news on upcoming events and webinars, programs, and partners that could literally change the way you do business. And the reasons why you shouldn’t sign up? We can’t think of any.

What is the Tristate Collaborative?

The Tristate Collaborative is a partnership among the credit union associations of Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, and Wisconsin that expands access to leadership development, governance education, and networking opportunities for credit union volunteers and professionals. By working together, the state leagues create high-quality programs that foster collaboration, strengthen boards, and promote the exchange of ideas and best practices across the region. Since you’re a member of Montana’s Credit Unions, you’re automatically a member of Tristate. You get all of the benefits with no extra cost!