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Toronto, ON - Close to 2,000 credit union industry representatives and exhibitors will be in Toronto July 12-15, 2006 to attend the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) 39th Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC).
The event is the largest U.S. credit union conference and exhibition and will be attended by over 1,800 U.S. credit union representatives, including executives, senior staff, board members, exhibitors and guests. It represents an annual opportunity for NAFCU members to fine-tune their credit union's goals and strategies, get the latest regulatory and legislative news, discuss new trends and ideas, and network with other credit union leaders.
This year’s Conference will offer attendees 37 informative education sessions in five specialized tracks: finance, operations, management/marketing, security & technology and emerging issues. Over 50 expert presenters will speak on vital topics facing credit unions today.
Keynote speakers will include:
Jason Jennings, author and respected business consultant. Mr. Jennings focuses on helping companies achieve their full economic potential. His latest book is Think Big–Act Small: How America’s Best Performing Companies Keep the Startup Spirit Alive.
Ben Stein, award-winning actor, economist, journalist, writer and teacher. Mr. Stein is a witty intellectual who has diverse views on politics, current events and the economy. Mr. Stein’s impressive career includes serving as speechwriter for Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, screenplay writer and publisher of 17 books
“The National Association of Federal Credit Unions is pleased to be welcomed by the city of Toronto,” said NAFCU President Fred Becker. “NAFCU’s 39th Annual Conference & Exhibition promises to be an enjoyable and energizing experience for our credit union delegates in this beautiful and vibrant city.”
“We are delighted to be hosting this large group of credit union industry representatives and exhibitors to the MTCC and to Toronto,” added Barry Smith, the Centre’s CEO. “Credit unions have an important economic role to play in today’s complex financial climate.”
Smith added that the MTCC anticipates this major convention will produce significant revenue for Toronto’s hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment venues, with an overall economic impact of approximately $2.86 million in direct spending.
About NAFCU
NAFCU is the only national organization of credit unions that focuses exclusively on federal issues affecting credit unions, representing its members before the federal government and the public.
About the MTCC
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is Canada’s #1 trade and convention facility and one of the finest in North America. With more than 2 million square feet of state-of-the-art space, it is considered a world-class, tier-one facility. Since its opening in 1984, the MTCC has hosted approximately 10,000 events, entertained nearly 40 million guests and has had a multi-billion dollar direct and indirect economic impact on the City and Province.
For Further Information Please Contact:
Heather Evans Jay Morris
MTCC Marketing Manager Senior V.P. of Communications
(416) 585-8126 NAFCU
(703) 522-4770 x 223 Or
(416) 585-3861
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