As of July 22, 2024, the YP Summit has reached full capacity, and the waitlist is now closed. We missed you this year, but be on the lookout for additional young professional events throughout the rest of the year. For an event recap and all the latest credit union news, stay tuned to the Daily CU Scan.
Join us in Providence, Rhode Island on August 6-7, 2024, for an exhilarating two-day event tailored for talented young professionals!
The CCUA, alongside AVCU, CULCT, and MCUL proudly presents the third annual Young Professionals Summit, an exclusive gathering designed to empower individuals under the age of forty employed at member credit unions.
Kicking off at 1 pm on Tuesday, August 6th, at the Omni Providence Hotel, immerse yourself in an afternoon packed with your peers from seven states for networking opportunities, personal growth sessions, and insightful education.
Following a chance to explore the vibrant city of Providence, return on day two for captivating panel discussions and an engaging peer roundtable session. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!
CCUA is also excited to offer FREE headshots for all attendees. Elevate your personal brand with a stunning headshot that captures your confidence and ambition, completely FREE of charge!
As of July 22, 2024, the YP Summit has reached full capacity, and the waitlist is now closed. We missed you this year, but be on the lookout for additional young professional events throughout the rest of the year. For an event recap and all the latest credit union news, stay tuned to the Daily CU Scan.
Young Professionals Summit | Providence, Rhode Island | August 6 - 7, 2024
- Credit Union Registration: $225 per person
Registration Deadline
Deadline for all registrations is Friday, July 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Be sure to note any special dietary needs, health requirements, and mobility concerns when registering.
CCUA Member Credit Union Registration
Connecticut, Maine & Vermont Credit Union Registration
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
12:30 pm: Registration
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Opening Keynote:
Arturo Natella, Founder of Amaru, LLC
Crafting Your Professional Story: Articulating Value for Performance Reviews
Equip yourselves with practical skills to communicate your value, showcase achievements, and prepare for meaningful performance conversations.
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm: Networking Break
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm: Keynote Session:
Chris LaVine, Co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer & CFO
Money Moves: Why Early Investing Is Key and How Credit Unions Can Join the Party!
Let's talk about how credit unions can seriously level up your financial game with investment services! It's a huge way for them to help you secure a better future. We'll break down why jumping into investing early is a major win and how credit unions are already supporting members like you. Plus, we'll explore some fresh ideas they could bring to the table.
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm: Networking Break
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm: Think Tank Session
5:00 pm: Hotel check-in and dinner on your own
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am: Networking Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:00 am: CEO 'Ask Me Anything' Panel
Moderator:
Victoria Freese, AVP Human Resources, Hanscom Federal Credit Union
Panelists:
Nelson Tavares, CEO at Taunton Federal Credit Union
Fred Reindhardt, CEO at Greenwood Credit Union
Michelle Dwyer, CEO at Franklin First Federal Credit Union
10:00 am - 10:15 am: Networking Break
10:15 am - 11:45 am: YP Roundtable
11:45 am - 1:00 pm: Lunch and Networking
Arturo Natella
Founder of Amaru, LLC
Opening Keynote Session: Crafting Your Professional Story: Articulating Value for Performance Reviews
Tuesday, August 6th at 1:30 pm
Arturo Natella, founder of Amaru, LLC, specializes in diverse and equitable recruitment. He led a Latino talent initiative for Governor Healey in Massachusetts, helping job seekers secure over $500,000 in salaries. As a Senior Consultant at Diversity at Workplace, he improved recruitment equity for various organizations. Arturo also transformed a state internship program into a year-round hiring initiative. He holds certifications in Diversity and Inclusion and is dedicated to an inclusive job market.
Chris LaVine
Co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer & CFO
Keynote Session
Tuesday, August 6th at 2:45 pm
With a focus on transformation through collaboration, Chris brings his experiences from over a decade in investment management and financial technology industry where he managed individual and institutional accounts at A.R. Schmeidler & Co., a $1.5 billion investment management company, along with other stints in banking and research. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Richmond and received his MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Chris is also a CFA Charterholder.
Thank you to all sponsors participating!
Interested in sponsoring the Young Professionals Summit? Please contact Aimee Morin at amorin@ccua.org for more information.
Room block deadline: July 31, 2024
OMNI PROVIDENCE HOTEL
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
AUGUST 6-7, 2024
With this premier Providence downtown hotel location, our guests at Omni Providence Hotel will find themselves within walking distance of the city's main attractions, gourmet restaurants, upscale shopping, entertainment and more. Providence was recently named Number 3 in America's Most Charming Cities by Travel + Leisure.
Room Rate
YP Summit registration fees do not include overnight room accommodations.
Guest room rate: $178 per night
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Pet friendly rooms
- In-room dining
- Business services
- Valet parking available
- Coffee shop/cafe
- Snack bar and deli
Room Reservations Methods and Deadline
To ensure hotel accommodations, please make your Omni Providence Hotel reservations online.
Dedicated Group Hotel Room Reservation Portal
Reservations may also be made by calling 888-444-6664 and identify your reservation as part of the Cooperative Credit Union Association-CCUA when booking in order to receive the special YP Summit group room rate.
All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. If a guest does not cancel a reservation within forty-eight (48) hours before the check-in date, the hotel may charge the credit card one night’s room fee plus any applicable taxes.
Omni Providence Hotel guest room reservations must be made on or before the cut-off date of Friday, July 31, 2024, by 11:59 PM EDT. Reservations made after July 31, 2024, may be accepted on availability and prevailing room rate.
Finally, all group attendees will be responsible for their own room, tax, and incidental charges.
Check-In/Out
On the day of arrival, room availability cannot be guaranteed until 4:00 pm. On the day of departure, check-out time is 11:00 am. All attendees arriving early will be accommodated as guestrooms become available. The Front Desk can arrange to check luggage for those arriving early when guestrooms are unavailable, and for guests attending functions on the day of departure. Guests requesting a late check-out will need to notify the hotel for availability, additional charges may apply.
Transportation to Hotel
Omni Providence Hotel
1 W Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-598-8000
Travelling by Car
The Omni Providence Hotel is off the I-293/Everett Turnpike split, five miles from SNHU Arena in downtown Manchester.
Travelling by Train
The Omni Providence Hotel is a short 7-minute walk, or 3-minute drive from Providence Station.
Travelling by Air
The Omni Providence Hotel is less than 15 minutes from T.F. Green Airport (PVD), and about 1 hour (50 miles) from Boston Logan International Airport.
