When credit union trade associations are brought up in a conversation, CUNA and NAFCU are often the first ones that comes to mind. But there are plenty of smaller niche groups making people sit up and take notice.

There are groups that cater to marketing and CUSOs and technology and specific groups such as teachers, police officers, scientists and more. But what exactly is the purpose of these groups other than to take members' dues and write press releases? Do they work on the credit union's behalf in Washington? Do they go to bat for the smaller credit unions when things go south?

Here's a look at five specialty groups that work with and for credit unions across the country.

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