Industry Press

The Press Center allows credit unions and their partners to share important news and keep accomplishments front and center in the credit union industry.

Greater Texas’ New Smart Assistant Delivers Quick Access to Important Credit Union Information

Interacting with Greater Texas Credit Union and its Aggieland subsidiary just got easier, with the launch of a new virtual assistant system that rapidly handles member inquiries, any time of day.

Greater Texas Federal Credit Union May 31, 2023

BCU HONORED WITH SILVER TELLY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING VIDEO PRODUCTION By BCU

BCU is thrilled to announce that it has been recognized with a Silver Telly award for its exceptional video production. The Credit Union’s creative team collaborated with production management company, The Urban Island, to create an engaging video to highlight the value of BCU membership.

BCU May 31, 2023

Maine Credit Unions Join Forces to Fight Hunger in June

Credit unions across the state are coming together to support the fourth annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge. This initiative kicks off on June 1 with a goal to raise $100,000 in 30 days for Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. Proceeds from the monthlong fundraiser will support Good Shepherd Food Bank, local community food

Maine Credit Union League May 31, 2023

$750,000 SECU Foundation Grant Helps Surry Medical Ministries Expand and Open New Healthcare Clinic

SECU Foundation’s support of $750,000 for Surry Medical Ministries’ (SMM) newly expanded clinic, the SECU Health Resource Center, is good news for residents in Northwest North Carolina with little or no access to primary healthcare. The opening of the Center’s fully equipped medical office, inclusive of an ambulatory surgical center, will enable the non-profit to

State Employees’ Credit Union May 25, 2023

Cyprus Credit Union Chooses Eltropy as Its Digital Conversations Platform By Eltropy

Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions, is excited to announce that Cyprus Credit Union has chosen Eltropy as its new partner to modernize the credit union’s digital communication strategy.

Eltropy May 25, 2023

Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation awards $4,500 in grants to local nonprofits

Sterling Heights, Mich., (May 25, 2023) – The Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation today announced four grants to be awarded to local organizations for a total of $4,500. Grant recipients included New Hope Center for Grief Support, WHOH Detroit, S.K.I.P. (Supporting Kids in Pain), and the Stevenson High School Band Boosters. New

Christian Financial Credit Union May 25, 2023

CUSO Financial Announces Partnership with Harvard University Employees Credit Union By CUSO Financial Services, L.P.

$1 billion ivy league university credit union chooses wealth management firm for its significant experience with start-up programs

CUSO Financial Services, L.P. May 23, 2023

Truliant Adding High Rise Signage to Winston Tower Skyscraper in July By Truliant Federal Credit Union

Truliant Federal Credit Union announced plans to complete the installation of new signage at the top of Winston Tower by mid-summer.

Truliant Federal Credit Union May 23, 2023

Text-to-Talk from Eltropy Allows Credit Unions and Community Banks to Deliver Personalized Service By Eltropy

At the first annual Eltropy User Conference last week, Eltropy unveiled its groundbreaking Text-to-Talk offering, heralding a new era of personalized communication and unwavering support that today’s consumers expect from their CFI. Text-to-Talk allows lenders and collections teams to seamlessly switch between Text-based chats and voice-only calls within Eltropy Messenger. This innovative capability helps credit

Eltropy May 23, 2023

SECU Foundation Provides Choanoke Area Development Association $40,000 Grant for Affordable Housing

A $40,000 grant from SECU Foundation will help the Choanoke Area Development Association (CADA) expand its capacity to address affordable housing needs in Northampton, Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Martin counties. CADA supports the work of local governments in the region to develop quality affordable housing for low-income households, helping qualifying residents achieve self-sufficiency and a

State Employees’ Credit Union May 23, 2023

Texas Trust Break Gound for New Branch in San Angelo By Texas Trust Credit Union

Texas Trust Credit Union broke ground on a new facility to serve its growing membership in San Angelo. The new facility will be located on FM 2288 and Sherwood Way in the H-E-B shopping center.

Texas Trust Credit Union May 22, 2023

Corporate Central Conducts Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors By Corporate Central Credit Union

On Thursday, May 11, Corporate Central held its Annual Meeting at the Kalahari Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI. They were pleased to join their members in celebrating the “Culture & Climate” theme at The Wisconsin Credit Union League’s Annual Convention & Exposition, which ran in conjunction with Corporate Central’s 42nd Annual Meeting. Delegates from

Corporate Central Credit Union May 22, 2023

Advia Credit Union Names New Chief People Officer and Chief Retail Officer By Advia Credit Union

Advia Credit Union is excited to announce two new chief executive-level positions within the organization, awarded to two exceptional current employees. These strategic additions to our leadership team signify our ongoing commitment to growth, innovation, and fostering internal talent. The new positions include the promotion of Renae Sisk to Chief People Officer and Jeffrey Bolser

Advia Credit Union May 22, 2023

Vertifi Software Completes Certification for Federal Reserve’s New Instant Payment Service   By Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)

Vertifi Software, LLC, is among the first in the industry to complete testing and certification for the FedNowSM Service, the Federal Reserve’s new instant payment offering launching in July 2023. The service will enable financial institutions to offer 24x7x365 instant payments, allowing customers to send and receive money immediately.  

Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp) May 22, 2023

Ciara LaVelle Joins Humanidei as Project Manager

Ontario, CA (May 22, 2023) – Humanidei is pleased to announce the addition of a new role—Project Manager— to be filled by Ciara LaVelle. Humanidei is a people operations consulting firm focused on helping credit unions become more inclusive, especially through talent attraction, development, and retention. “As Humanidei continues to grow in our mission of

Humanidei May 22, 2023

Coastal Credit Union Hires Matt Huss, VP of Finance & Treasury By Coastal Federal Credit Union

Coastal Credit Union has hired Matt Huss as VP, Finance & Treasury. In this role, Huss will be responsible for providing Coastal leadership with the information and guidance necessary to make sound financial decisions and fulfill Coastal’s mission and vision. Huss will lead a team focused on optimizing the credit union’s balance sheet and delivering

Coastal Federal Credit Union May 22, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 19, 2023

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

The Baker Group, LP May 19, 2023

INOVA Federal Announces New Location in the Mishawaka Community By INOVA Federal Credit Union

Elkhart, IN — Dallas Bergl, President and CEO of INOVA Federal, announces a new location opening in the Mishawaka community on June 6, 2023. Construction is nearing completion for the new, state-of-the-art banking facility located at 602 N. Main Street in Mishawaka. The new site will replace INOVA’s current location on 121 E Grove St,

INOVA Federal Credit Union May 19, 2023

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES STEVE FORBES AS KEYNOTE OPENING SPEAKER OF LENDING TECH LIVE ’23 CONFERENCE

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the opening and closing keynote speakers for its Lending Tech Live ’23 conference. The speakers will bookend the exciting, technology-focused convention, scheduled from May 30 through June 1, in Las Vegas, NV.

Origence May 18, 2023

Pathways to Digital Transformation Offers a Look into Getting Your Strategy Right

CUES is pleased to offer Pathways to Digital Transformation, a new online session designed to help the industry’s leaders further the digital transformation efforts at their institutions.

CUES May 18, 2023

MeridianLink Announces Recipients of Inaugural Arc Award During the 2023 User Forum By MeridianLink, Inc.

MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced the recipients of its inaugural Arc Awards at a ceremony during the company’s annual User Forum at Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, CA.

MeridianLink, Inc. May 18, 2023

N.C. Zoological Society Awarded $2 Million Gift from SECU Foundation for Asia Habitat Addition

The world’s largest natural habitat zoological park, the North Carolina Zoo, will soon undergo an expansion and the addition of a new Asia habitat complex with the help of a $2 million gift from the member-funded SECU Foundation. The announcement was made yesterday in Asheboro to highlight the Foundation’s gift to the North Carolina Zoological

State Employees’ Credit Union May 18, 2023

Securityplus Federal Credit Union Receives Diamond Award for Financial Education Marketing

Securityplus Federal Credit Union was recognized for its marketing efforts for “Know Money, Know Power,” a financial education initiative developed to reach underserved individuals living in Baltimore City.

SecurityPlus Federal Credit Union May 18, 2023

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,821 to Westfield High School By Indiana Members Credit Union

Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,821 to Westfield High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.

Indiana Members Credit Union May 17, 2023

Ashley Chambers Recognized at Tomorrow’s Twenty, demonstrating business integrity and innovation By Chief Financial Federal Credit Union

Chief Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce Ashley Chambers, Director of Business Development, has been named in an Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce Tomorrow’s Twenty professional.

Chief Financial Federal Credit Union May 17, 2023

Vantage Celebrates 2023 Quest For Education Scholarship Recipients By Vantage Credit Union

Vantage Credit Union proudly congratulates ten area high school seniors on being awarded Quest For Education (QFE) scholarships.

Vantage Credit Union May 17, 2023

Co-op, EY and Mastercard Research Indicates Key to Member Loyalty

In response to ongoing financial uncertainty, consumers are looking for reassurance in the form of convenient financial solutions that balance immediate needs with long-term financial success. New research from Co-op Solutions indicates credit unions have an opportunity to provide that reassurance through convenient tools that manage day-to-day needs.

CO-OP Solutions May 17, 2023

CUSO Financial Announces New Partnership with Mobiloil Credit Union By CUSO Financial Services, L.P.

$1 billion Texas-based financial institution joins broker-dealer with singular focus on credit unions

CUSO Financial Services, L.P. May 16, 2023

CUE THE CONFETTI – BCU CELEBRATES ITS NEWEST BRANCH WITH GRAND OPENING EVENT By BCU

BCU’s Golden Valley Branch, centrally located within the Twin Cities, opened earlier this year and now that the Minnesota weather is warming, there is a lot to celebrate! With an event so big it spanned two days, the Branch hosted a Grand Opening celebration with food, games, giveaways, and more on Friday, May 5 and

BCU May 16, 2023

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Awards Over $230,000 in Scholarships and Educational Grants By Peach State Federal Credit Union

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (May 16, 2023) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is honored to announce the recipients of its 2023 scholarship program. This year, the foundation presented over $230,000 in scholarships and educational grants to high school students and adult members seeking career advancement throughout Peach State Federal Credit Union’s service area.

Peach State Federal Credit Union May 16, 2023

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