Experimental innovation

<p>Matt McCombs has no problem experimenting.</p><p>The evidence is clear to those walking through the doors of <a href='https://www.vibrantcoffeehouseandkitchen.com/'>Vibrant Coffeehouse and Kitchen</a> in Moline, Ill. The coffee shop, which opened in late 2022, sits next to the headquarters of $1 billion asset <a href='https://vibrantcreditunion.org/'>Vibrant Credit Union</a>, where McCombs serves as president/CEO.<br/><br/>It roasts its own coffee and offers breakfast, sandwiches, soups, salads, ice cream, and more, while also serving as a <a href='https://news.cuna.org/articles/122764-beans-and-branding'>branding and growth platform</a> for the credit union. McCombs joins this episode of <a href='https://news.cuna.org/podcasts'>CUNA News Podcast</a> to discuss the unique arm of the business, the importance of engagement, how to turn ideas into action, and his <a href='https://news.cuna.org/articles/122840-turn-ideas-into-action'>leadership philosophies</a>.</p>