Step Into the Spark Tank: Why YPs Should Join the 2026 CU Spark Tank Competition Plus – A New Learning Series to Help You Shine!
The Michigan Credit Union League’s CU Spark Tank competition is officially open, and if you’re a Michigan credit union young professional with a big idea, this is your moment.
CU Spark Tank is more than a competition – it’s your chance to shape the future of Michigan’s credit union movement. Whether you’re passionate about financial inclusion, tech innovation, member experience, or creative community impact, this platform gives you the space (and the stage) to bring your idea to life.
And this year, we’re making it even easier to step in with confidence.
Introducing the CU Spark Tank Learning Series
New for 2026, MCUL is offering a three-part virtual learning series designed to help participants strengthen their ideas, build their skills, and feel fully prepared before stepping onto the chapter-level stage.
Each session is just one-hour – fast, practical and packed with value:
1. Linking Innovation to Mission & Strategy
Learn how to frame your idea so it aligns with your credit union’s purpose, priorities, and long-term strategy. You’ll walk away knowing how to turn inspiration into impact.
2. Pitch Like a Pro
Powerful presenters aren’t born – they’re trained. This session gives you proven techniques for building a compelling narrative, structuring your pitch, and delivering with confidence.
3. Spark Tank Unfiltered
Hear directly from past winners and finalists as they share real experiences – what worked, what didn’t, what surprised them, and what they wish they’d known going in.
Ready to Jump In?
If you’ve ever thought, “Someone should really try this idea…” – this is your sign. Spark Tank is designed to elevate fresh thinking, encourage creativity and showcase the leadership potential already growing within Michigan’s credit unions.
Visit mcul.org/cusparktank to learn more, explore the Learning Series, and start your journey toward the 2026 competition.
Your idea could be the next big spark our industry needs. Let’s see what you’ve got.
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