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Posts for Tag: Economy

Calvin Goings Promoted to National Leadership Role at SBA

Calvin Goings, a longtime advocate for business in the Northwest, has been appointed the assistant associate administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Tagged: Oregon , Washington , Economy | Posted On: 02/15/2012

Retailers' WAYMISH Philosophy Carries Over to Credit Unions

The NWCUA's Christine Duncan writes about how WAYMISH, a customer service principle developed for the retail industry, can guide credit unions as they continue to strive for high-quality member service.
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Tagged: Economy | Posted On: 12/06/2011

Third-Quarter Results Show Gradual Rebound in Japanese Auto Inventory

Autoland President Jeff Martin discusses how this year’s tragic earthquake in Japan impacted auto inventory, how quickly inventory is returning to normal, and how this affects credit unions.
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Tagged: Business Solutions , Economy | Posted On: 12/05/2011

November Headline Round-Up Tells the Story of a Historic Month

November 2011 was a historic month, one that shook up the financial services industry, beginning with Bank of America canceling its debit-card fee on Nov. 1 and extending to yesterday’s news of unprecedented action in Europe.
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Tagged: Economy , Banks , CU System | Posted On: 12/01/2011

Survey Forecasts Cautious Holiday Spending

A survey released this week by CUNA and the Consumer Federation of America predicts an increase in holiday spending over the previous year but indicates that consumers are still spending cautiously.
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Tagged: Economy | Posted On: 11/22/2011

'Super Committee' Fails, Triggering Across-the-Board Budget Cuts in 2013

The "super committee" charged with cutting $1.2 trillion from the U.S. budget over the next 10 years announced Monday that it would not be able to reach an agreement by its Nov. 23 deadline.
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Tagged: Legislative , Economy | Posted On: 11/22/2011

Twelfth District CDIAC Meets to Discuss Regional Economy, Strategy

The 12th District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC) met on Wednesday, Oct. 26, in San Francisco to discuss the state of the regional economy and the issues it faces. Advantis’ Ron Barrick is the council’s vice chairman.
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Tagged: Economy | Posted On: 10/31/2011

Bank Transfer Day Picks Up Steam as Northwest Credit Unions See Increased Web, Lobby Traffic

Bank of America's decision to hike debit card fees, a fast-growing Facebook page promoting Bank Transfer Day, and the continued Occupy movement seem to be spurring membership growth among Northwest credit unions.
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Tagged: Members , Economy | Posted On: 10/12/2011

Edgy Video Released to Promote International Year of Cooperatives

Representatives of food, financial and utility cooperatives are using a memorable video to launch the International Year of Cooperatives.
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Tagged: Economy | Posted On: 10/12/2011

Super Committee Gets to Work Today

The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, also known as the super committee, is holding its first meeting as it looks to cut the federal deficit by $1.5 trillion.
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Tagged: Economy | Posted On: 09/08/2011