Ben Metzger

Credit union strategy & advocacy. Proudly serving @canvasfamily. Views are my own.

[CUNA @CUNA]

“America’s credit unions continue to be there for the people and businesses that keep Main Street strong, even in the toughest of times. It’s at the very core of our ‘people helping people’ philosophy.” See the latest #PPPLoan data from @SBAgov: https://t.co/ya1GLar5K4

[CUNA @CUNA]

"Now is the time to make it easier for credit unions to reach all consumers, expanding their footprints further into underserved communities and banking deserts." - CUNA President/CEO @JimNussle

[Ben Metzger @creditunionben]

“To reduce the role of credit unions to mere commodity peddlers is missing the point. Sure, the trade of credit unions is financial services. The reason we offer financial services is to remedy social conditions.”

[The CUInsight Experience @cu_insight]

Mr. Maurice Smith was one of the first guests on the podcast which I've always appreciated and it was one of my favorite episodes. He has more to share. This is a must read. Thank you, Maurice. https://t.co/X5NGKPM4aq

[Ben Metzger @creditunionben]

Great to see @RepJoeNeguse as a co-sponsor of this bill!

[CUNA @CUNA]

.@BradSherman introduces bill to exempt #CreditUnion member business loans made during the #coronavirus emergency from the MBL cap for one year. https://t.co/VRxqrB44aY

[Ben Metzger @creditunionben]

“Additional PPP funding and the community lender set-asides will go a long way in helping small business owners and their employees weather this crisis.”

[Jim Nussle @JimNussle]

Average #creditunion #PPPloan was $64K during first round | focus clearly on small business | lift the arbitrary MBL Cap| @CUNA https://t.co/CQeSfaI2JG

[Ben Metzger @creditunionben]

“Credit unions have served as financial first responders during crisis after crisis, and this pandemic is no exception. The additional funds approved by Congress will help credit unions continue to be a lifeline...”

[CUNA @CUNA]

During the debate on funding the Paycheck Protection Program with an additional $310 billion, multiple House members from both parties addressed the importance of making sure #creditunions are able to serve their communities. #PPPLoans https://t.co/k3yuLRgQuu

[CUNA @CUNA]

CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer @RyanDonovan wrote to Congress today to share how #creditunions support communities in good times and bad. In the past month, #creditunions facilitated tens of thousands of #PPPLoans for small business owner members. https://t.co/YNS8l0d9oo

[Ben Metzger @creditunionben]

Very excited to see what’s ahead for MWCUA with these new officers at the helm!

[Ben Metzger @creditunionben]

This is amazing: “Staff are contacting the credit union’s senior members for wellness checks and to see if they need assistance getting groceries and other household essentials.” https://t.co/16iN8wRwS2

[CUNA @CUNA]

"#Creditunions are financial first responders during challenges like this." - CUNA President/CEO @JimNussle on @MSNBC with @AliVelshi

To share how your #creditunion is stepping up during the #coronavirus disease outbreak: https://t.co/4m5JPESMZ0

[Jim Nussle @JimNussle]

While ⁦@WSJ⁩ reports banks are making it harder to get loans, in a ⁦current survey of ⁦@AmericasCUs⁩ over 93% reported working with members to modify existing loans and over 80% offering new loans to address crisis #COVID19 ⁦@CUNA⁩ #financialFirstResponders

[Ben Metzger @creditunionben]

“If credit unions invest in these larger spots and do the creative well... more people will talk about credit unions, and ultimately, do more business with our organizations. Most importantly as more people use credit unions, our impact will grow.”

[CUInsight.com @CUInsight]

Credit unions can create even more impact by leveraging big games :: https://t.co/UoY6knuXon @tansleys @canvasfamily #CreditUnions

[michael lawson @CUbroadcast]

#CUNAGAC Interviews: Watch @canvasfamily @toddmarksberry and @tansleys Address their popular 'B.S. Free' Ad Campaign #creditunions #leadership ... https://t.co/deuOrCx4xu

[Ben Metzger @creditunionben]

“A society of financially literate consumers, who can avoid scams, predatory lenders, and the enticement of overspending will never emerge without financial education in schools.”

[Northwest Credit Union Association @NWCUA]

Recently, Oregon credit unions’ financial education efforts were highlighted in a senate hearing. Read more about it here! #FinancialLiteracy https://t.co/bhiAzf61OX

[Canvas Credit Union @canvasfamily]

The Canvas Family grocery shopped for Integrated Family Services! Supporting our communities is what we love to do & donating to help provide Coloradans enrichment & resources warms our hearts! Thank you to Sue, Patti, & Jason for working together and helping others #AffordLife.

[Ryan Donovan @RyanDonovan]

The Iowa Superintendent of Banking is the former chair of the American Bankers Association... 🤔

[Ben Metzger @creditunionben]

Enjoyed joining @RepPerlmutter for breakfast to hear more about the SAFE Banking Act and his efforts to help credit unions better serve their members. It’s apparent that he deeply cares about credit unions serving Colorado. Thank you, Congressman!

[Ben Metzger @creditunionben]

It was a pleasure meeting with @RepJasonCrow’s office to discuss matters affecting credit union members today! 📸: @mwcua

[CUNA @CUNA]

“For 23 years I’ve been a loud advocate for... not-for-profit, tax exempt institutions.” - Senior member of @FSCDems Rep. @BradSherman at #CUNAGAC @CANVleagues

[Ben Metzger @creditunionben]

“Credit unions remind me of home and service.” –@NikkiHaley