Industry Press
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Centra Credit Union names Lynne Coverdale as new Mortgage Loan Consultant
Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union has added Lynne Coverdale to their team of experienced Mortgage Loan Consultants. Coverdale serves the greater Indianapolis area. If you have any questions, please contact Chrissy Bailey, SVP Marketing, at cbailey@centra.org or 812-314-0254. Thank you!
Debbie Joins CUNA Strategic Services as New Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services is excited to announce its newest strategic alliance provider, Debbie. Debbie offers a member growth and
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Showcases Innovative AI Use at VMware Explore 2024
The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) stood out at VMware Explore 2024, a global conference held at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas. The conference, recognized for its emphasis on cloud technology and digital transformation, featured USSFCU’s groundbreaking use of private artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the member experience and streamline banking
GreenState teams up with local Brewery to make a greener Iowa
Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union have announced the release of the fourth annual A Greener State of Mind, a citrus-forward pale ale. The collaboration between the brewery and credit union aims to support environmental efforts across Iowa. Proceeds from the beer will go to the Iowa division of the Izaak Walton League, a
1st MidAmerica Credit Union Delivers $30,000 in Grant Funds
1st MidAmerica Credit Union delivered $30,000 in grant funds to local small businesses in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLB).
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 13, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Successful Education Program at CSU Long Beach
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that its ongoing partnership with the California State University Long Beach (CSULB) College of Education has achieved solid results in recent years for its evidence-based, multifaceted program to mentor and train teachers to ensure
Eltropy and Sync 1 Systems Announce Integration to Streamline Loan Origination for Community Financial Institutions
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced an integration with Sync 1 Systems, a provider of advanced loan origination software (LOS). This collaboration will empower CFIs to enhance their lending processes by integrating Eltropy’s communication tools directly into Sync 1’s loan origination workflow.
United Federal Credit Union Celebrates Allentown Branches, New Regional Market with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
United Federal Credit Union (United) celebrated its newest region in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 10. United entered the Lehigh Valley market following a merger with GOLD Credit Union on April 1, 2024, followed by a successful system conversion of the credit unions on August 1.
SouthLight Healthcare Awarded $500,000 Grant to Help Expand Access to Outpatient Treatment Services
– SECU Foundation awarded a $500,000 grant to SouthLight Healthcare, one of the area’s leading non-profit providers of outpatient and community-based services for mental health and substance use treatment. Funding will support the renovation of the outpatient treatment center at its Wake County main campus to help expand its reach and impact in Johnston, Durham,
Alloya’s Leadership Symposium Celebrates its Tenth Year in Nashville
Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union proudly celebrated the tenth anniversary of its Credit Union Leadership Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee last week, with a record showing of 268 professionals representing 164 credit unions and 26 states.
SECU Foundation Supports Disaster Preparedness with $250,000 Contribution to Feeding the Carolinas
SECU Foundation has awarded a $250,000 grant to Feeding the Carolinas (FTC) for the non-profit’s disaster preparedness efforts in North Carolina. Funds will help equip the organization to readily deliver food and other essential supplies to individuals and communities impacted by disasters.
UMassFive Donates Thousands of Personal Care Items to Local Survival Centers
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is thrilled to announce the success of its personal care items drive, which was held during the summer in its Hadley, Northampton, and Springfield branches. The drive collected thousands of personal care items, which were donated to three local organizations: Amherst Survival Center, Northampton Survival Center, and The Gray House
United Federal Credit Union Recognized as Global Workplace Leader
Already recognized as one of the Top 100 Workplaces in North America, United Federal Credit Union has earned a new distinction on the worldwide stage after being named one of the 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces Group.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 06, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
CU Student Choice and Directions Credit Union Offer New Financing Option for Aviation Maintenance Trainees
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it has collaborated with Directions Credit Union to provide lending solutions for trainees in the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program at the Federal Aerospace Institute (FAI).
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics Announce Statewide FinTech Competition
For the fourth consecutive year, Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the University of Washington Tacoma’s (UWT) Milgard Center for Business Analytics are inviting entrepreneurs to join their statewide FinTech Incubator Challenge. This initiative aims to connect with innovators passionate about financial technology (FinTech) and uncover cutting-edge tools that can help consumers manage their finances and make informed decisions.
Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2025 CreditUnions.com Media Kit
Callahan & Associates, a trusted leader in the credit union industry for nearly 40 years, is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Media Kit.
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Susanne Miller as Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance
Susanne Miller has been hired as the new senior vice president over Accounting and Finance for Redwood Credit Union.
State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Announces its Endorsement of SECU’s Board-Nominated Candidates Citing Their Representation for State Employees
The State Employees Association of North Carolina has announced its support and endorsement for Robert Brinson, Mark Fleming, Stelfanie Williams, and McKinley Wooten Jr., the Board-nominated candidates for State Employees’ Credit Union’s (SECU) upcoming Board of Directors election. SEANC members are North Carolina’s current and retired state government employees, the same as the Credit Union’s
Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 Concludes, Highlighting Community Focus and Financial Security in an AI Era
The third annual Eltropy Leadership Summit, held August 26-28, 2024, at the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, has concluded, leaving attendees with renewed commitment to focus on their communities and strategies for strengthening financial security and fraud prevention in a digital and AI-driven age. Organized by Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial
ASA and Sharetec Partner to Transform Credit Union, Fintech Collaboration
ASA, an embedded App Store as a Service provider, today announced a long-term strategic partnership with Sharetec, a web-based core processing platform for credit unions. Sharetec will be the first to integrate ASA’s embedded app store, ASA Vault, into its digital banking platform, allowing Sharetec’s nearly 300 credit union customers to boost deposits, interchange, member
GTE Financial Celebrates Excellence: Dr. Traci’s House Among Top 15 Finalists At Inaugural Business Ambassador Awards
GTE Financial is dedicated to providing financial solutions, personalized service, and exceptional value to small businesses. The Business Ambassador Awards is a grant program created to acknowledge businesses that prioritize their employees and positively impact the Tampa Bay community. One of the finalists is Dr. Traci’s House, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to enhancing communities’
UMassFive Voted ‘Best Credit Union’ and More in Local Reader Polls
UMassFive is once again proud to be honored with the title of Best Credit Union in The Valley Advocate’s annual reader voting poll—extending their streak in the number one position to 18 years in a row. The Credit Union was also favored in multiple categories in this year’s Daily Hampshire Gazette’s “Reader’s Choice” poll, where
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 30, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 2,925 Filled Backpacks to 12 County Offices of Education Throughout California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced it delivered 2,925 backpacks filled with school supplies – including pencils, erasers, notebooks and other necessities – to 12 county offices of education throughout California.
Alogent’s Unify Platform Wins TAG Fintech ADVANCE Award for Innovation in Enterprise Deposits Automation
Alogent is proud to announce that its Unify platform has received the TAG Fintech ADVANCE Award, highlighting its leadership in enterprise deposits automation and its significant impact on operational efficiencies within financial institutions. Presented by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the TAG ADVANCE Awards are designed to celebrate the top fintech organizations across the
Gulf Winds Supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
I am sharing news about a gift Gulf Winds Credit Union recently made to the Escambia County Area Agency on Aging. The $5,000 donation will support local seniors with opportunities to socialize, access meals, and receive vital supportive services.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Minden
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the promotion of Natalie Dufty to Mortgage Advisor in Minden. Dufty is based at United’s Minden branch located at 1647 U.S. Hwy 395 N in Minden.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that it received four national awards for its financial education initiatives from the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN). The awards were presented during the CUFEN annual conference held July 21 – 24 in
Centra Credit Union names Lynne Coverdale as new Mortgage Loan Consultant
Debbie Joins CUNA Strategic Services as New Alliance Provider
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Showcases Innovative AI Use at VMware Explore 2024
GreenState teams up with local Brewery to make a greener Iowa
1st MidAmerica Credit Union Delivers $30,000 in Grant Funds
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 13, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Successful Education Program at CSU Long Beach
Eltropy and Sync 1 Systems Announce Integration to Streamline Loan Origination for Community Financial Institutions
United Federal Credit Union Celebrates Allentown Branches, New Regional Market with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
SouthLight Healthcare Awarded $500,000 Grant to Help Expand Access to Outpatient Treatment Services
Alloya’s Leadership Symposium Celebrates its Tenth Year in Nashville
SECU Foundation Supports Disaster Preparedness with $250,000 Contribution to Feeding the Carolinas
UMassFive Donates Thousands of Personal Care Items to Local Survival Centers
United Federal Credit Union Recognized as Global Workplace Leader
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 06, 2024
CU Student Choice and Directions Credit Union Offer New Financing Option for Aviation Maintenance Trainees
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics Announce Statewide FinTech Competition
Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2025 CreditUnions.com Media Kit
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Susanne Miller as Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance
State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Announces its Endorsement of SECU’s Board-Nominated Candidates Citing Their Representation for State Employees
Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 Concludes, Highlighting Community Focus and Financial Security in an AI Era
ASA and Sharetec Partner to Transform Credit Union, Fintech Collaboration
GTE Financial Celebrates Excellence: Dr. Traci’s House Among Top 15 Finalists At Inaugural Business Ambassador Awards
UMassFive Voted ‘Best Credit Union’ and More in Local Reader Polls
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 30, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 2,925 Filled Backpacks to 12 County Offices of Education Throughout California
Alogent’s Unify Platform Wins TAG Fintech ADVANCE Award for Innovation in Enterprise Deposits Automation
Gulf Winds Supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Minden
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
Centra Credit Union names Lynne Coverdale as new Mortgage Loan Consultant
Debbie Joins CUNA Strategic Services as New Alliance Provider
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Showcases Innovative AI Use at VMware Explore 2024
GreenState teams up with local Brewery to make a greener Iowa
1st MidAmerica Credit Union Delivers $30,000 in Grant Funds
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 13, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Successful Education Program at CSU Long Beach
Eltropy and Sync 1 Systems Announce Integration to Streamline Loan Origination for Community Financial Institutions
United Federal Credit Union Celebrates Allentown Branches, New Regional Market with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
SouthLight Healthcare Awarded $500,000 Grant to Help Expand Access to Outpatient Treatment Services
Alloya’s Leadership Symposium Celebrates its Tenth Year in Nashville
SECU Foundation Supports Disaster Preparedness with $250,000 Contribution to Feeding the Carolinas
UMassFive Donates Thousands of Personal Care Items to Local Survival Centers
United Federal Credit Union Recognized as Global Workplace Leader
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 06, 2024
CU Student Choice and Directions Credit Union Offer New Financing Option for Aviation Maintenance Trainees
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics Announce Statewide FinTech Competition
Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2025 CreditUnions.com Media Kit
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Susanne Miller as Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance
State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Announces its Endorsement of SECU’s Board-Nominated Candidates Citing Their Representation for State Employees
Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 Concludes, Highlighting Community Focus and Financial Security in an AI Era
ASA and Sharetec Partner to Transform Credit Union, Fintech Collaboration
GTE Financial Celebrates Excellence: Dr. Traci’s House Among Top 15 Finalists At Inaugural Business Ambassador Awards
UMassFive Voted ‘Best Credit Union’ and More in Local Reader Polls
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 30, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 2,925 Filled Backpacks to 12 County Offices of Education Throughout California
Alogent’s Unify Platform Wins TAG Fintech ADVANCE Award for Innovation in Enterprise Deposits Automation
Gulf Winds Supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Minden
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
