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CORRECTION: ORIGENCE RAISES $132,250 WITH “30 YEARS OF IMPACT” CAMPAIGN DONATING FUNDS TO CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, raised $132,850 in its “30 Years of Impact” campaign fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
Del-One Federal Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice Solutions for Student Lending
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solutions will now be available to the members of Del-One Federal Credit Union ($706M assets; 82,592 members; Dover, DE).
Silver State Schools Credit Union Selects Ken Downs as SVP/ Chief Information Officer
Silver State Schools Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Ken Downs as the credit union’s new Senior Vice President/ Chief Information Officer. Downs will oversee the IT department by implementing technology solutions, fostering growth opportunities, and developing and implementing effective strategies, actions, programs, and processes that align with the credit union’s strategic
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 5, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Corporate Central Promotes Cameron Krueger to Website and Design Specialist
Corporate Central is proud to announce the promotion of Cameron Krueger, CCUFC, to the position of Website and Design Specialist. In this role, Krueger will be responsible for creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites, ensuring seamless navigation and optimal user experience.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Fort Smith, Arkansas
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Landon Lowther to Mortgage Advisor in Fort Smith. Lowther is based at United’s Jenny Lind branch located at 8900 Jenny Lind Road in Fort Smith.
Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Donates to Alabama Nonprofits
Recently, the Gulf Winds Cares Foundation made donations to the Youth Men’s Christian Associations, better known as the YMCA, of Brewton and Monroeville, Alabama. The organizations each received $2,000 to support their ongoing mission of providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for kids to learn, grow, and thrive, a pursuit Gulf Winds deeply supports.
Alloya Announces Changes in Capital Markets and Investment Services
Tom Slefinger, Senior Vice President of Institutional Fixed Income Sales, is stepping down from a leadership role at Alloya Investment Services to transition into a new role as the corporate’s Market Strategist. Bill Paton, Vice President and Manager of Alloya’s Loan Participation and Subordinated Debt Programs, has been named Capital Markets Sales Director and will
STEVE DEERE NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF R-G FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
R-G Federal Credit Union proudly announces the appointment of Steve Deere as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Deere succeeds Joye Conklin, who will retire at the end of June after over 29 years of dedicated service, including her tenure as CEO since 2016.
United Federal Credit Union Named to 2024 Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces in North America List
United Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2024 Top 100 Workplaces in North America by Inspiring Workplaces Group. The Inspiring Workplaces Awards honor organizations that excel in fostering a positive work environment through exceptional leadership, wellbeing initiatives, inclusivity, and a strong sense of purpose. United has the distinction of being the only
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award Scholarship Funds to Eleven Students
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation, in partnership with Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, is proud to announce eleven recipients of the Credit Union Scholarship Program, totaling $33,000 awarded in scholarship funds. All scholarships are merit based, with three being larger amounts based on financial needs.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic FC Recognize Outstanding Teachers and School Employees at Matches Throughout the 2024 Season
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced its sponsorship of monthly school employee recognitions at Sacramento Republic FC matches during the 2024 season. At each of seven matches, March through September, one teacher and one classified school employee from a local
Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Merger with Law Enforcement & Technology Federal Credit Union
Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, expands its footprint in Florida. The Credit Union announced it has merged with Law Enforcement & Technology Federal Credit Union (LE&T FCU), formerly known as United Police Federal Credit Union, located in Miami, Florida. Justice Federal has grown to be one of largest credit unions
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Unveil Latest Home in Chapel Hill
On June 29, the Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County celebrated the nonprofit’s newest homebuyers in the Gattis Court community in Chapel Hill. Officials from the Town of Chapel Hill joined representatives from the foundation, Coastal Credit Union, Compass Center and Habitat for Humanity for the ceremony. The Gattis Court
Illinois Credit Union System Announces Leadership Change
The Illinois Credit Union System announced today, July 1, 2024, a planned leadership transition with Tom Kane retiring at the end of the year and Libby Calderone to be his successor.
ORIGENCE RAISES $132,850 WITH “30 YEARS OF IMPACT” CAMPAIGN DONATING FUNDS TO CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, raised $132,850 in its “30 Years of Impact” campaign fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
SECU Foundation Provides Financing for Bertie County Workforce Housing
With assistance from SECU Foundation, Bertie County opened its doors July 1 to welcome tenants to a new 24-unit housing complex for public school and local government employees. The Foundation provided Partners for Bertie County Public Schools with interest-free construction financing and 15-year interest-free permanent financing of $3.1 million.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 28, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
GTE Financial Promotes Two Leaders In Operations To Vice President
GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s largest locally owned and operated financial institutions, is happy to congratulate the promotion of two tenured leaders, Priscilla Abreu to Vice President Digital Payments and Fraud Operations and Troy Hepler to Vice President Systems Operations. Both individuals oversee high-growth, critical areas of operation that are pivotal in delivering the
TopLine Credit Union And Employees Donate Clothing And Shoes
TopLine held the fourth annual clothing and shoe drive during the month of May benefitting four local non-profits, African Education and Health Initiative (AFEDHI), Karen Organization of Minnesota, Union Gospel Mission and YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services. When the program ended employees and members had donated 1,300 pounds of clothing, 156 pairs
NASCUS Issues Comments on NCUA’s Part 749 Record Retention and Preservation Rule
NASCUS has submitted a comment letter this week to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) outlining potential impacts and improvements to the Part 749 Record Retention and Preservation Rule. In our comments, NASCUS encouraged the NCUA to provide clarification between Part 749 of its regulations and Appendix A of the regulation. Specifically, the definition of
Eltropy Announces Key Enhancements to Unified Conversations Platform
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced significant enhancements to its Unified Conversations Platform. These improvements include Voice+, a modern voice and contact center solution, SBR 2.0 for advanced skill-based routing, Lobby Management features, and additional productivity-boosting updates.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Springdale, AR
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Lopez to Mortgage Advisor in Springdale, Arkansas. Lopez is based at United’s South Thompson branch located at 1910 S. Thompson Street in Springdale.
NEFCU AND VSECU ANNOUNCE NEW NAME AND BRAND
New England Federal Credit Union and Vermont State Employees Credit Union announced today the merged credit unions’ new name: EastRise Credit Union. The name will take effect officially on Sept. 1, 2024.
UMassFive Helps Award $4,000 in Scholarships
Hadley, MA – UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) is excited to announce that two high school seniors, Clarice Borges and Miguel Pinero-Jacome, were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship on behalf of the Credit Union by the Massachusetts Pioneer Valley Chapter of Credit Unions. Applicants receive scholarships based on academic achievements, community involvement, and a
Velera Introduces Innovative Onboarding and Project Management Platform
Velera today announced it has launched an innovative new onboarding and project management platform.
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Honored as Top Workplace by The Washington Post!
The Washington Post’s annual Top Workplaces list celebrates organizations that prioritize their employees’ well-being, job satisfaction, and overall workplace culture. Being named a Top Workplace signifies USSFCU’s dedication to its team members and their professional growth. Impressively, USSFCU ranks within the top 2% in its industry for making employees feel appreciated.
Raymond Dorado Appointed to FFIEC State Liaison Committee
Raymond J. Dorado has been appointed to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (FFIEC) State Liaison Committee (SLC). Dorado was designated by the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) to complete the remainder of the two-year term left vacant with the retirement of Deputy Superintendent of the Community and Regional Banks Unit, Yolanda
Homefield Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
Synergent® is pleased to announce Homefield Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, as well as five-year renewal agreements for Banno Digital Platform™, Opening Act™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay.
Corporate Central Welcomes Prabhakar Konduru as Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the appointment of Prabhakar Konduru as Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer. In this pivotal role, Konduru will oversee the intricate engineering of the robust cloud infrastructure that supports the credit union’s platform, Beastro, ensuring it continues to meet the rapidly evolving needs of credit union members.
CORRECTION: ORIGENCE RAISES $132,250 WITH “30 YEARS OF IMPACT” CAMPAIGN DONATING FUNDS TO CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
Del-One Federal Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice Solutions for Student Lending
Silver State Schools Credit Union Selects Ken Downs as SVP/ Chief Information Officer
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 5, 2024
Corporate Central Promotes Cameron Krueger to Website and Design Specialist
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Donates to Alabama Nonprofits
Alloya Announces Changes in Capital Markets and Investment Services
STEVE DEERE NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF R-G FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
United Federal Credit Union Named to 2024 Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces in North America List
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award Scholarship Funds to Eleven Students
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic FC Recognize Outstanding Teachers and School Employees at Matches Throughout the 2024 Season
Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Merger with Law Enforcement & Technology Federal Credit Union
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Unveil Latest Home in Chapel Hill
Illinois Credit Union System Announces Leadership Change
ORIGENCE RAISES $132,850 WITH “30 YEARS OF IMPACT” CAMPAIGN DONATING FUNDS TO CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
SECU Foundation Provides Financing for Bertie County Workforce Housing
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 28, 2024
GTE Financial Promotes Two Leaders In Operations To Vice President
TopLine Credit Union And Employees Donate Clothing And Shoes
NASCUS Issues Comments on NCUA’s Part 749 Record Retention and Preservation Rule
Eltropy Announces Key Enhancements to Unified Conversations Platform
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Springdale, AR
NEFCU AND VSECU ANNOUNCE NEW NAME AND BRAND
UMassFive Helps Award $4,000 in Scholarships
Velera Introduces Innovative Onboarding and Project Management Platform
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Honored as Top Workplace by The Washington Post!
Raymond Dorado Appointed to FFIEC State Liaison Committee
Homefield Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
Corporate Central Welcomes Prabhakar Konduru as Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer
CORRECTION: ORIGENCE RAISES $132,250 WITH “30 YEARS OF IMPACT” CAMPAIGN DONATING FUNDS TO CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
Del-One Federal Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice Solutions for Student Lending
Silver State Schools Credit Union Selects Ken Downs as SVP/ Chief Information Officer
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 5, 2024
Corporate Central Promotes Cameron Krueger to Website and Design Specialist
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Donates to Alabama Nonprofits
Alloya Announces Changes in Capital Markets and Investment Services
STEVE DEERE NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF R-G FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
United Federal Credit Union Named to 2024 Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces in North America List
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award Scholarship Funds to Eleven Students
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic FC Recognize Outstanding Teachers and School Employees at Matches Throughout the 2024 Season
Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Merger with Law Enforcement & Technology Federal Credit Union
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Unveil Latest Home in Chapel Hill
Illinois Credit Union System Announces Leadership Change
ORIGENCE RAISES $132,850 WITH “30 YEARS OF IMPACT” CAMPAIGN DONATING FUNDS TO CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
SECU Foundation Provides Financing for Bertie County Workforce Housing
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 28, 2024
GTE Financial Promotes Two Leaders In Operations To Vice President
TopLine Credit Union And Employees Donate Clothing And Shoes
NASCUS Issues Comments on NCUA’s Part 749 Record Retention and Preservation Rule
Eltropy Announces Key Enhancements to Unified Conversations Platform
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Springdale, AR
NEFCU AND VSECU ANNOUNCE NEW NAME AND BRAND
UMassFive Helps Award $4,000 in Scholarships
Velera Introduces Innovative Onboarding and Project Management Platform
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Honored as Top Workplace by The Washington Post!
Raymond Dorado Appointed to FFIEC State Liaison Committee
Homefield Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
Corporate Central Welcomes Prabhakar Konduru as Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer
LGE Foundation donates $389,598 to local nonprofits; Surpasses $3 million lifetime giving milestone
C.A.R.E.S. in Action: Peach State FCU Completes Successful Toys for Tots Drive
CES Credit Union Appoints Mike Copley as President/CEO
BECU members help direct $450,000 to nonprofits through People Helping People Awards
Coastal Credit Union Collects Toys for 200 Children in Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
Informed.IQ Secures $63 Million from Invictus Growth Partners to Advance AI-Powered Fraud Prevention and Loan Verification
