Spring Training

March 6 – 9, 2025| TradeWinds Island Grand Resort |
| St. Petersburg, Florida |

Revitalize your spirit, refresh your skills and renew your dedication at CU Conferencesʼ annual Credit Union Spring Training Conference. Held during two different weeks in March and in two invigorating & scenic locations. 

And, you will have valuable networking time with fellow board of directors, board chairs, supervisory committee members, senior managers, marketing and business development managers and other credit union professionals from across the country. 

Earn 10.8 CPE credits while attending this conference.

Registration & Hotel Information

Conference Registration

We offer an excellent educational return on your conference investment. Register early for the best conference rates!

Guest Program

Our guest program enables your registered guest(s) to join you during the following conference events: ($259 additional per guest)

Hotel Reservation

Call the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort at (800) 808-9833. Be sure to mention CU Conferences' Spring Training 2024 to receive special rates starting at $299. The resort fee is waived when you book through CU Conferences' room block.

Rates are based on availability. If you are unable to book a room, call CU Conferences at 888-465-6010 for assistance.

Airport and Ground Transportation

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) are both 40 minutes from the Tradewinds Island Grand Resort

Bats Taxi is approx. $54 from the airport to the hotel

**All rates listed are subject to change and are estimates. Please check rates with the ground transportation taxi and shuttle booth prior to departure.

Weather

The weather in St. Petersburg during the month of March is downright nice. That may be why so many major league baseball teams call the area home during spring training. The average temperature reaches a high of about 76° during the day and 63° in the evenings. 

Speaker Information

Celeste Cook, CEO
cuStrategies, LLC

Bill McKenna, President
McKenna Marketing Network

Paul Robert, CEO
FI Strategies, LLC

Conference Agenda

Schedule subject to change.
Registered guests are welcome during these (GP) credit union conference events.
Earn 12 CPE credits while attending this conference.

Thursday, March 6, 2025

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

1:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Conference Registration

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. 

Topic TBD

Paul Robert
CEO
FI Strategies, LLC

2:15 – 2:25 p.m. 

Premier Sponsor - PARC Street Partners

2:25– 2:40 p.m. 

Networking and Refreshment Break

2:40– 3:40 p.m.

Topic TBD

Celeste Cook
CEO
cuStrategies, LLC

3:40– 4:00 p.m.

Daily Wrap Up

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (GP)

Welcome Reception

Join us for cocktails, light dining, and great conversation. Registered guests are welcome to attend.

CU Conferences is grateful for the support of its sponsor, PARC Street Partners, and would like to thank them for co-sponsoring the reception. 

Friday, March 7, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (GP)

Breakfast

Join us for a hearty breakfast. Registered guests are welcome to attend.

9:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Opening Remarks

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. 

Topic TBD

Bill McKenna
President
McKenna Marketing Network

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. 

Networking and Refreshment Break

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 

Topic TBD

Celeste Cook
CEO
cuStrategies, LLC

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Topic TBD

Paul Robert
CEO
FI Strategies, LLC

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (GP)

Group Luncheon

Join us for lunch. Registered guests are welcome to attend.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 

Topic TBD

Bill McKenna
President
McKenna Marketing Network

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 

Topic TBD

Celeste Cook
CEO
cuStrategies, LLC

3:30– 3:45 p.m. 

Daily Wrap-Up

Saturday, March 8, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (GP)

Breakfast

Join us for a hearty sit-down breakfast. Registered guests are welcome to attend.

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.

Opening Remarks

9:05 – 10:05 a.m.

Topic TBD

Bill McKenna
President
McKenna Marketing Network

10:05 – 10:20 a.m.

Networking and Refreshment Break

10:20 – 11:20 a.m.

Topic TBD

Paul Robert
CEO
FI Strategies, LLC

11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Optional Roundtable Discussion

Exchange ideas with fellow participants during a lively discussion. This roundtable will allow time for discussion on key topics followed by representatives from each table sharing thoughts and ideas discussed at their particular table.

12:20 – 12:30 p.m.

Conference Wrap-Up

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Travel Day - Have a Safe Trip Home!

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