John Pettit

1 month ago | cuinsight.com | Nick Olexa |Jason Stverak |Greg Mesack |John Pettit

I grew up in a small Michigan community, just outside a well-known city home to a world-class university. Our town had two national banks on Main Street, several doors down from each other. Over the years, a few regional and community banks also opened their doors on the fringes of town. Regardless of their size or location, every single one of these financial institutions has since changed ownership or rebranded through merger or acquisition.

1 month ago | cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Greg Michlig |Lauren Culp

Carla Harris took the stage on Monday morning at #GAC2025, delivering an inspiring keynote based on her book, Lead to Win: How to Be a Powerful, Impactful, Influential Leader in Any Environment. She outlined the 8 keys to leading with authenticity and strategic influence:Authenticity: Harris reminded us that leadership begins with showing up as your authentic self. "Your authenticity is your distinct competitive advantage," she stated.

1 month ago | cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Greg Michlig |Ken McCarthy |Patrick Conway

It's that time again. The 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) is back, and if you’re serious about making an impact in the industry, you're probably one of the thousands of credit union professionals who have descended on Washington, D.C., to rally behind the movement and ensure CU voices are heard on Capitol Hill. This year’s theme is Together We Move — Moving with purpose. Moving with passion. Moving with strength.

1 month ago | cuinsight.com | Greg Michlig |Ken McCarthy |John Pettit |Patrick Conway

CUInsight and the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) have partnered to introduce CUInsight Collaborators, a new offering that will bring exclusive, DCUC-specific industry insights, expert perspectives, and valuable resources directly to credit union professionals. This initiative enhances access to priority content, direct expert engagement, and curated updates, all tailored to highlight the unique expertise and solutions of each Collaborator.

1 month ago | finance.yahoo.com | John Pettit

Apple ( AAPL) announced Monday that it will spend and invest more than $500 billion in the US over the next four years, including plans to build a new manufacturing factory, double its advanced manufacturing fund, and hire 20,000 people. "We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we're proud to build on our long-standing U.S. investments with this $500 billion commitment to our country's future," Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement.