Business Advocate Program

Communication & Collaboration Benefits ^**

Professional Development Benefits

Exhibit & Advertising Benefits

Advocate Benefit Descriptions

Communication & Collaboration Benefits

Promoted as industry advocate

America’s Credit Unions will position all Business Advocates as supporters of the credit union movement. Together, we will work to remove barriers to success by building relationships aimed at collaboration, support, and advancement of the credit union movement. We execute on this benefit by having a quarterly spot in the Monday morning press call with reporters on Capitol Hill to promote our Business Advocates.

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Eligible for Advisory Committee participation *

As a Business Advocate you are eligible to participate on our advisory committee, which helps guide discussions and create action plans to make the program a success. 

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Join the Member Activation Program

As the credit union industry’s strongest advocate, we make sure the voices of those you serve are heard by policymakers and regulators on important issues. You can get involved in advocacy by joining our Member Activation Program (MAP) today.

Once signed up, we will reach out to walk you through the program.

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Access to member-only webinars

You and your staff are invited to attend our member-only webinars, giving high-level advocacy updates and insights.

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Name recognition on website

Your company will be listed on the Business Advocate page.

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Access to Credit Union House for events

Have an upcoming meeting in Washington, D.C.? Use Credit Union House as your meeting space.

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Subscription to Business Advocate newsletter

This newsletter, delivered every other month, brings you the latest advocacy updates, along with timely, useful content to help you better serve the credit union industry.

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Quarterly advocacy discussion invitation

On a quarterly basis, join a focused discussion with our knowledgeable staff on advocacy-related items.

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Business link and logo on website

Your company will be listed with a website link and logo on the Business Advocate page.

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Complimentary use of Credit Union House

Have an upcoming meeting in Washington, D.C.? Use Credit Union House as your meeting space one time for free.

Business Advocates are allowed the following number of complimentary uses:

• Premier: 1 use
• Elite: 2 uses

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Annual planning session invitation

Join us for a planning session to discuss and identify specific engagement objectives you’re looking to achieve through our program.

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Priority consideration for an America's Credit Unions speaker at your event

Priority consideration will be given to participate at events hosted by Business Advocates.

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Promoted as an industry thought leader

We will work with you to find opportunities to position your organization as a subject matter expert or thought leader. For example, Premier and Elite Business Advocate CEOs are invited to attend the National Credit Union Roundtable as well as join our task forces when they are created to address industry challenges.

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Schedule strategic CEO to CEO dialogue

Schedule a chat with President/CEO Jim Nussle. Please contact Michelle Johnson for details.

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Professional Development Benefits

Attend events at price equivalent to member pricing (some restrictions apply) *

As a Business Advocate, you can further your professional development by receiving pricing equivalent to member pricing to attend our face-to-face learning events. Can’t attend yourself? Share our training opportunities with your staff!

Each Business Advocate organization is allowed up to two registrations per event with each tier getting:

• Associate: 2 registrations total
• Choice: 8 registrations total
• Premier: unlimited events
• Elite: unlimited events

This benefit is not meant to be used when you want to send more people to an event than your sponsorship allows. It is meant as a true professional development opportunity, so some restrictions apply.

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Complimentary access to exclusive digital content

Our content showcases innovative, informative, and inspiring stories from the credit union movement.

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Access to credit union data and performance statistics

Explore yearly and quarterly national and state credit union trends, including key operating ratios and performance statistics.

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Research products at member equivalent pricing

You and your staff can purchase credit union research at pricing equivalent to the member rate. Share our research with your entire organization!

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Exhibit & Advertising Benefits

Priority booth placement consideration at Governmental Affairs Conference

The credit union industry’s premier advocacy event, Governmental Affairs Conference sells out quickly each year. The four-day event allows you to get your brand in front of thousands of credit union leaders from across the nation, and you get priority booth placement consideration in the exhibit hall.

In addition to dedicated networking hours in the exhibit hall, Governmental Affairs Conference offers more than 60 onsite and virtual sponsorship opportunities, from spotlight events to thought leadership and more.

Reach out to your system provider relations manager to learn more about this flagship event.

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Governmental Affairs Conference exhibit hall space discount

The credit union industry’s premier advocacy event, Governmental Affairs Conference sells out quickly each year. The four-day event allows you to get your brand in front of thousands of credit union leaders from across the nation, and certain Business Advocates get a discount on a booth space and priority booth placement consideration in the exhibit hall. Discounts are as follows: 

• Choice: 5% 
• Premier: 10% 
• Elite: 15% 

In addition to dedicated networking hours in the exhibit hall, Governmental Affairs Conference offers more than 60 onsite and virtual sponsorship opportunities, from spotlight events to thought leaders and more. 

Reach out to your system provider relations manager to learn more about this flagship event. 

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Council Conference sponsorship discount

Councils span eight professional disciplines, bring expert advice and insights, drive connections and networking, and offer education and resources. If a Business Advocate organization would like to sponsor an event they receive the following:

• Premier: 10% discount
• Elite: 15% discount

Reach out to your system provider relations manager to learn more about sponsoring a council event.

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_{* America's Credit Unions will reserve the right to limit candidate opportunities.}

_{** We are not able to issue affiliation discounts retroactively and any purchases made prior to your organization’s affiliation will not be issued a retroactive refund.}