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NCOFCU 2018 Conference Registration
Early Bird ends 7/31/18

September 19-22, 2018 in Seattle, WA

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“Great things happen when credit unions serving firefighters and first responders come together. Our Face-to-face interaction is the platform where collaboration begins, relationships are forged, and ideas are generated."

The key aspects of this meeting will focus on the collaborative discussions among the attendees from the credit union community. Participants will have the opportunity to sit in on breakout sessions covering a variety of subjects of key interest to credit unions. You'll walk away with:

Tools and techniques from credit union leaders
Fresh and innovative business strategies – from growing your products to being ready for the next wave of change
What you really need to know about the firefighter credit union environment
New connections from open forums, networking receptions and special events.

Conference Program

Renaissance Hotel Reservations
CONNIE MUELLER, CMP
EVENT MANAGER
T 206.694.4944 F 206.624.8125
cmueller@renaissanceseattle.com

2018 Conference Sponsor

http://www.royalcreditunions.comJim Donovan - National Accounts Manager 1-800-871-0467 ext. 615

Enjoy our Friday night Reception and Dinner sponsored by Corporate America Credit Union
"aquarium open for our private viewing"

National Council of Firefighter Credit Unions Inc.
3741 De Garmo Lane Miami, FL 33133
305-951-3306 info@ncofcu.org www.ncofcu.org

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