LCUL Member Business Services Council

The goal of the Louisiana Credit Union League's Member Business Services Council (MBSC) is to serve those credit union professionals within the state of Louisiana who are currently engaged in offering member business services, including business lending, or are exploring the possibility of offering services to business members, by providing opportunities for members to network with peers, share best practices, address issues concerning credit unions, and learn from experts in their professional field.

Members of the MBSC must be paid staff from affiliated credit unions, credit union service organizations, other credit union related organizations or the League. Annual membership dues are $100 per person for the first member from each credit union; annual dues for additional members from the same credit union are $75 per person.

Member benefits include the following:

Access to the Council’s password-protected website
Access to sample policies, job descriptions, articles, research, and more
Access to the Council’s members-only listserv
Discounts to education & training programs (see below for more information)

The overall direction for the MBSC is provided by the Advisory Committee. Members of the advisory committee include the following:

Deanna Geisler, Barksdale FCU Commercial Services Officer - Committee Chairperson
Eleanor McKeever, New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Chief Operations Officer - Committee Member
Jay Noel, Campus FCU Vice President of Business Services - Committee Member
Eddie Vollenweider, Neighbors FCU Vice President Business Services - Committee Member
Jennifer Green, Louisiana Credit Union League Vice President - League Staff Liaison

If you are interested in joining the MBSC, click here to complete your membership application online.

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Upcoming Educational Opportunities

Webinar: Credit union business lending through the USDA B&I program

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 22 at 10:00 AM
Location: Webinar
Program Description: Do you know about the USDA’s Business & Industry Guaranteed Loan Program (USDA B&I) and how it can help your credit union through guaranteed business loans (up to 80% guarantee)? The purpose of the B&I Guaranteed Loan Program is to improve, develop, or finance business, industry, and employment and improve the economic and environmental climate in rural communities, which is achieved by bolstering the existing private credit structure through the guarantee of quality loans which will provide lasting community benefits. Join the League’s Member Business Services Council as we partner with Richard W. Guillot, CFP®. President/CEO of Business Alliance Financial Services (BAFS) for an overview of the USDA B&I program and the benefits if may have for your credit union. During his presentation, he will discuss the purpose and benefits of the B&I Program; eligibility and key components; loan purpose(s), amounts, and guarantee, and pricing, structure, and amortization. He will also give an overview of the loan application process and the role of the service providers in the process.
Educational Investment: This program is being offered for no charge to members of the League’s Member Business Services Council. Nonmembers can participate for only $50 per connection.
To Register: For more information or to register, please contact Jennifer Green at (800) 452-7221, ext. 3024 or email jgreen@lcul.com.

LCUL Annual Meeting & Convention Breakout Session: Starting a business lending program

Date & Time: August 2, 2013 from 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Sheraton Hotel - New Orleans, LA
Program Description: Learn how to successfully start or grow a member business services program. In this information packed breakout session we discuss the key risks and rewards of providing services to small businesses and their owners. Topics covered include: How to decide if business services is right for your credit union and your members; Steps to starting a successful program; Should you use a CUSO or do it yourself?; What will it cost in time, money and other resources?; Key regulatory considerations; Case studies of how other credit unions succeeded in building their programs and how others failed; and Where to get help and more resources to start or expand your programs aimed at businesses.
To Register: For more information or to register, please contact Jennifer Green at (800) 452-7221, ext. 3024 or email jgreen@lcul.com.

LCUL Annual Meeting & Convention Breakout Session: Duties and responsibilities for boards and business loan committees

Date & Time: August 2, 2013 from 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Sheraton Hotel - New Orleans, LA
Program Description: This session will give key decision makers the information and knowledge they need to successfully oversee your credit union’s business lending program. During the session we will review MBL regulations and important regulatory issues; learn the roles and responsibilities of credit union directors and committee members; understand the primary functions of a business loan committee; understand the key underwriting criterion; and discuss portfolio management techniques including risk monitoring, concentrations, and problem loan monitoring.
To Register: For more information or to register, please contact Jennifer Green at (800) 452-7221, ext. 3024 or email jgreen@lcul.com.

Three-day Business Lending School

Date & Time: October 22 – 24, 2013
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Watch for more information to be posted soon!

Is business the business of credit unions? The challenges and opportunities of business lending and business services (Archived Webinar)

Webinar [Archive now available]
Cost: $75; free for MBSC members
For more information, click here.

LCUL Member Business Services Council

Upcoming Educational Opportunities

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