TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – United Solutions Company hosted a delegation from the World Council of Credit Unions at its headquarters here for a day of collaboration.
The visit to USC is one of several immersion learning programs that WOCCU coordinates each year through WOCCU’s Global Classroom – an initiative that provides credit union professionals from around the world the opportunity to network and exchange perspectives on the shared challenges they face.
United Solutions noted the immersion programs are supported by peer-generated content, where the goal is to highlight credit union organizations such as USC with noteworthy examples of innovative strategies, impactful services, community outreach and/or collaborative initiatives that set them apart from other financial institutions.
Among those visiting the USC offices were board members and senior management representing credit unions, foundation members and government agencies in the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Panama. The credit unions ranged in size from $20 million in assets to $600 million.
“The program explores a wide range of topics, with the goal of providing the delegation with an overview of the operating environment for credit unions in the U.S.,” United Solutions said. “The presentations and discussions focused on some of the key experiences of each credit union organization and included an overview of products and services, the use of technology to improve operational efficiencies and expand financial service channels, strategies for credit union collaboration - as well as a look at several financial education and entrepreneurship initiatives.”
According to United Solutions, the delegation was interested when learning about the history and governance structure of the USC CUSO as well as an overview of the products and services USC offers.
USC credited Lisa Brown, CEO of Tallahassee Leon FCU and board member at United Solutions, for helping coordinate this collaboration effort.