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Credit Union ConversationsAuthor: Mark Ritter
Welcome to Credit Union Conversations podcast with your host, Mark Ritter, a forward-thinking CEO, who excels in helping credit unions, small businesses, and real estate investors succeed. Join Mark as he explores current trends, interview industry experts, and get fresh insights on optimizing your lending operations and delivering the best possible services to credit union members. More about your host: Mark Ritter is the CEO of MBFS & Nu Direction Lending and an expert in credit unions and business lending. His primary role at MBFS is overseeing the strategy of helping credit unions assist members with business needs and consulting with credit unions on planning the delivery of services to their membership. In 2002, Mark started a large central Pennsylvania credit unions business lending program as one person and a desk with no policies, products, staff, systems, or business members. That program grew to be one of the top ten in the nation. In 2012, he took on the challenge of being the CEO of a business lending CUSO. Mark was the fifth CEO in five years for the organization, which lost money every month of its existence. Since joining MBFS, Mark increased the number of credit unions the CUSO and revenue by over 10x and ensured positive cash flow every full year hes been at the CUSO. More importantly, MBFS has helped countless credit union members gain the financing they need for business and investment needs. Mark is a native of Berwick, PA in northeast Pennsylvania, where he was a member of his high schools nationally ranked and state championship football team. After high school, Mark hung up his cleats to work for the Penn State Nittany Lions full-time as a student assistant while attending Penn State as an undergrad. During this time Penn State transitioned to the Big Ten and culminated in Penn States first Big Ten Championship and a trip to the Rose Bowl. Mark remains an avid Penn State supporter. Today Mark lives in Bucks County, PA outside of Doylestown wi Language: en Genres: Business, Investing, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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MBFS Quick Hits feat. Steve Young: These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things
Episode 106
Tuesday, 25 November, 2025
Central Pennsylvania tourism offers incredible experiences beyond the well-known cities of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. In this episode of Credit Union Conversations, host Mark Ritter welcomes back Steve Young of MBFS to explore the region's hidden treasures. From the historic Gettysburg Battlefield to the sweet delights of Hershey, Pennsylvania, they discuss why this area deserves recognition as one of America's untapped vacation destinations. The conversation covers Lancaster County attractions, including the renowned Sight and Sound Theater, charming Lititz, and authentic Amish experiences. They also highlight Carlisle Car Shows, Knoebels Amusement Park, and local favorites such as Caledonia State Park, making a compelling case for the best family vacation spots in central Pennsylvania that offer exceptional value and memorable experiences.What you will learn from this episode: ✅ Discover why Central Pennsylvania tourism offers exceptional value compared to major theme parks, with destinations like Knoebels Amusement Park providing free admission, affordable food, and beautiful natural settings.✅ Explore the rich history and modern attractions of Gettysburg Battlefield, Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Lancaster County attractions, including world-class entertainment at the Giant Center in Hershey, authentic Amish experiences, and the charming town of Lititz, Pennsylvania.✅ Learn about unique Central Pennsylvania experiences from Carlisle Car Shows that draw collectors nationwide to Pennsylvania State Parks like Caledonia State Park, plus hidden culinary gems, including Northeast Pennsylvania pizza and local Pennsylvania wineries.Subscribe to Credit Union Conversations for the latest credit union trends and insights on loan volume and business lending! Connect with MBFS to boost your credit union’s growth today.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Mark welcomes Steve Young from MBFS to discuss hidden tourist gems between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia02:20 Steve shares how the Gettysburg Battlefield took on deeper meaning for him through a leadership class exploring Civil War communication and strategy03:39 Discussion of Hershey, Pennsylvania, featuring Chocolate World, Giant Center Hershey concerts, outlet shopping, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra performances05:24 Exploring Lancaster County attractions, including Lititz, Pennsylvania, Sight And Sound Theater, Amish Country, and accessibility from major metropolitan areas08:23 Steve Young discusses his yellow Corvette and how Carlisle Car Shows draw collectors nationwide10:25 Discussion of the benefits of Knoebels Amusement Park over other amusement parks and the Caledonia State ParkKEY TAKEAWAYS: ✅ Central Pennsylvania tourism offers exceptional value with attractions like Knoebels Amusement Park providing free admission and parking. At the same time, Lancaster County sits within two hours of New York, Washington, and Philadelphia, making it an ideal, affordable family destination.✅ The region features diverse experiences from historic Gettysburg Battlefield and Pennsylvania wineries to...
