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As a cooperative, our mission is to help our credit union clients and owners achieve their goals and dreams. One way we can do that is to ensure that the tools and solutions we are developing are moving in a direction that fits those goals and dreams. So your voice matters!

There are many ways to engage with us, from day-to-day interactions with our client support and professional services teams to the hundreds of education sessions we offer every year. But if you have a specific idea you’d like to suggest, here are your best avenues:

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Developer's Help DeskIf you’re ready to invest and want your project to be assured a place in the queue, check out the Developer’s Help Desk. We’d love to work with you on your custom project!

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Idea FormsThis is our version of a suggestion box. Any employee, any idea, any time. If you think it’ll benefit members and the network, we want to hear your idea!

Learn How to Submit an Idea Form

What is an Idea Form?
Think suggestion box. A place to dream, and to engage others who might share your dream and be able to make it come true.
Just remember that like a suggestion box, it’s not a formal request for work to be done. We may not always be in a position to invest the resources in every idea that comes along, even if it’s a great one!
What if I’m willing to pay for this?
Is your idea more than just a suggestion, but a project where your credit union is willing to pay for the work to be prioritized? Check out the Initiating a Special Project Request page; we’d love to work with you on your custom project.
How long will it take to get a response?
Expect a reply in about 6-8 weeks. You’ll usually be asked to join in a dialogue with our team as we debate feasibility and techniques that might turn your idea into reality. Just remember that not all ideas can be adopted for development.
Something’s broken, I need help now!
Idea Forms are not for emergencies. If you’re experiencing issues with your data or a program isn’t working as warranted, use the AnswerBook or contact our Client Services & Education team directly.
I didn’t hear back yet. Can submissions be tracked?
Since this is a suggestion box, we do not have a formal tracking mechanism for ideas submitted through this channel. If you do not receive a response in 6-8 weeks, feel free to submit your idea again for another try!
How can I tell what you’re already working on?
To see what’s already in the queue, check out Owner’s View. To see what’s on the drawing board, check for a recipe in the Kitchen.
How do I submit an Idea Form?
Log in to CU*BASE GOLD as usual. Click the Network Links button Network Links along the bottom of any screen. Click on “Submit and Idea” then follow the instructions.
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June 23, 2023

Announcing the Winners of the AdvantageCIO 2022 Leadership Conference Giveaways!

Announcing the Winners of the AdvantageCIO 2022 Leadership Conference Giveaways!

AdvantageCIO is pleased to announce the winners of the giveaways we held at this year’s Leadership Conference! A FREE Ransomware Assessment (a $4,800 value) has been awarded to Vicki Running from Unison Credit Union! A FREE Cybersecurity Assessment (a $9,600 value) has been awarded to Carolyn Mikesell from Public Service Credit Union!   To our… Read more »

Jun 23, 2022

2022 Leadership Conference Materials are Available!

2022 Leadership Conference Materials are Available!

Thank you to all who attended the 2022 Leadership Conference and joined Our Next Adventure!  Conference materials are now available on the CU*Answers website, from the many teams who were present in downtown Grand Rapids. If you attended and would like to review topics discussed at this year’s event, or if you missed the event… Read more »

Jun 22, 2022

Announcing the Winners of the Mobile Technology Group’s 2022 Leadership Conference Giveaways!

Announcing the Winners of the Mobile Technology Group’s 2022 Leadership Conference Giveaways!

The Mobile Technologies Group is pleased to announce the winners of our giveaways held at this year’s Leadership Conference! 5 attendees received FREE Pay Anyone 1.0 Deployments (each a $1,500 value!)  The 5 winners include: Vicki Running, Unison Credit Union Bryce Carden, Members Source Credit Union Kim Kniola, First Trust Credit Union Brian Sprang, Quest… Read more »

Jun 22, 2022

Congratulations to the Winners of Our 2022 Leadership Conference Passport Giveaway!

Congratulations to the Winners of Our 2022 Leadership Conference Passport Giveaway!

As part of Our Next Adventure, CU*Answers hosted a “Passport” giveaway for two iPad Airs at this year’s Leadership Conference.  We are happy to announce the two winners of the iPads: Beth Carpenter from Educational Community Alliance Credit Union Steve Cobb from BlueOx Credit Union Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all who… Read more »

Jun 22, 2022

MOP (Membership Opening Process) 2.0 is Available for Credit Unions to Launch Today!

MOP 2.0 includes the following updates for your credit union: New updated look/feel of your credit union MOP site, including a new background header image that your credit union can include while a member is applying. State filtering – your credit union can now limit what states members are opening their memberships through MOP. eSign… Read more »

Jun 20, 2022

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the HA Rollover Process!

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the HA Rollover Process!

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the CU*Answers High-Availability (HA) Rollover exercise?  Join our 30-minute webinar for a closer look into the process and learn about the ongoing investments we are making to strengthen the resilience of the CU*BASE core processing platform! During this session, the Business Continuity Team will… Read more »

Jun 20, 2022

The Next HA Rollover is Coming July 10th – We Need You to Perform a Connectivity Test!

The Next HA Rollover is Coming July 10th – We Need You to Perform a Connectivity Test!

Twice each year, CU*Answers tests our ability to redirect CU*BASE core-processing from our production data center in Kentwood, MI to our high-availability (HA) data center in Yankton, SD.  The next HA rollover is scheduled for Sunday, July 10th. As announced at this year’s Leadership Conference, this rollover will occur over a two-week period to accommodate… Read more »

Jun 20, 2022