NASHVILLE, Tenn. — To make sure a positive credit union "message" got through to state lawmakers and policymakers, CU lobbyists were out in force last week wining and dining at the annual National Conference of State Legislatures.
For one, the Tennessee Credit Union League was joining an elite business group co-sponsoring a "Tennessee State Night Delegation Dinner."
And CUNA lobbyists, too, were courting the lawmakers, 6,000 strong in attendance, in a hospitality suite.
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"CUNA will have a major presence in the NCSL exhibit hall with an 'America's Credit Unions' booth," said a statement noting also it would be passing out 2,000 computer laptop bags emblazoned with "America's Credit Unions" logo at the weeklong conference.
"State legislators recognize credit unions as an important option available to constituents in need of financial services," noted Fred Robinson, vice president of governmental affairs for the Tennessee league.
Along with the league, some 25 business groups ranging from the Home Builders Association of Tennessee to the Tennessee Petroleum Council were sponsoring the Wednesday dinner expected to draw 70 lawmakers.
Robinson in discussing NCSL's policy vote on the tax-exemption said state legislators in Tennessee are mindful of the changing nature of CU services, lending practices, and membership definitions with CUs and league staffers eager to assist lawmakers.
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