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Conexus Credit Union has announced a $100 million fund to support Saskatchewan farmers. This initiative is designed to provide tailored financing solutions, helping farmers address challenges and explore new opportunities. “Conexus is dedicated to empowering ag producers to achieve what matters to them. We have designed this fund specifically for Saskatchewan producers and their operations,” said Garnett Volk, Conexus Chief Growth Officer. Visit https://ow.ly/jjTq50Uh0PE to learn more. Photo Credit: Conexus Credit Union

Small Businesses are feeling more confident about the economy. The overall Small Business CEO Confidence Index hit 109.5 in November, the highest since September 21. "- 28% of small business owners say the economy has improved (5 points higher than October) and 28% say the economy has gotten worse (3 Pnits better than October). - 63% of small business owners believe the economy will improve in the next 12 months (27 points better than October) and 13% believe the economy will worsen (1 point better than October). -45% of small businesses expect to increase fixed investments in the next year (9 points higher than October). -79% of small business expect increased revenues in the next 12 months (13 points higher than October) and *69% believe profitability will improve (16 points higher than October). -51% of small business owners rank 'tax policies' as the most likely to impact their business within a list of anticipated policy priorities of the new Administration" Small business owners are optimistic, and they're going to be investing in their businesses. This is going to require capital, and the ability to access that capital quickly and efficiently.

Fall 2024 Small Business Insights – Beard Edition Taking a bit of time away from the news tricycle for the moment and just caught up with Experian’s latest on small biz trends, and here’s what’s on my radar: ➡️ #SmallBusinesses, Big Impact: They’re making up 45% of U.S. economic activity and continue to be essential to local economies. With a quoted 75% of consumers planning to shop small this fall season, keep the community focus is alive and well. ➡️ Supply Chains Keep Us on Our Toes: Between global tensions and logistics hiccups, inventory costs are rising, and the shortages are no joke. Small businesses are navigating challenges, and adaptability has never been more critical. Let’s support those small businesses making it all happen! #SmallBusiness #Community #Beardonomics

A huge thank you to Gord Baizley and the team JUDI.AI for treating myself and a group of local Credit Union leaders to a Colorado Avalanche game on Wednesday. It was a great company and the Avs pulled out a 3rd period victory for us! Mark Rigley Mike Steppenbacker Joseph J. Susan Rice Joshua Houde Jared Dryer