EUGENE, Ore.—Do you have the “next big idea?” The National Association of CUSOs (NACUSO) wants to hear from you and is offering a prize of up to $7,500. The application deadline is March 11.
“Apply now for NACUSO’s Annual Next Big Idea Competition; our version of the popular TV show Shark Tank,” NACUSO said. “This event was designed to showcase innovation, collaboration, and new solutions for our industry.”
There is a first-place prize of $7,500, and a second-place prize of $2,500. The first-place winner will also secure a presentation spot at the 2024 NASCUS State System Summit in Colorado, scheduled for October 2024.The chosen contestants will get to present live at the NACUSO Network Conference on April 17 in Orlando.
For more info, go here.
Nomination Period Opens
Separately, nominations are now being accepted for NACUSO’s CUSO of the Year Awards. The deadline is Feb. 23.
“NACUSO understands the importance collaboration and innovation play in building a strong and vibrant credit union industry,” the organization said. “The CUSO model brings together a unique combination of leaders with a cooperative heart combined with business acumen that is unparalleled. We recognize these CUSOs annually at our conference to inspire others to continue to make certain our future is secure. CUSOs that have added value to their members, created an innovative solution to a problem, reduced operational costs and increased income, should be nominated.”
For info: www.nacuso.org.
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