Industry Press
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SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Awards Gala for Santa Maria-Bonita School District
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced its sponsorship of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District’s Excellence in Education Awards Gala held on March 6. The event celebrated the achievements of the district’s employees by honoring the talent, dedication and passion they
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces Grants for Q1 2025
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $348,500 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2025 grant cycle. The grants given to these nonprofits will improve access to resources and support affordable housing and financial well-being programs throughout our local communities.
FORUM Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Data-Driven Growth
FORUM Credit Union has selected Arkatechture, a leading provider of data analytics and business intelligence solutions, as its partner to advance its data strategy and enhance member experiences. This collaboration will enable FORUM CU to centralize its data, streamline reporting, and empower teams across the organization to make faster, more informed decisions.
myCUmortgage Starts the Year Strong by Signing Eight New Credit Union Partnerships
myCUmortgage kicked off 2025 prominently by partnering with eight credit unions from across the country, providing them with a comprehensive suite of mortgage solutions supported by five-star service. myCUmortgage is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), wholly owned by Wright-Patt Credit Union.
Coastal Credit Union 2025 Impact Report
Coastal Credit Union’s 2025 Member & Community Impact Report is now available. In addition to highlighting our 2024 accomplishments and financial results, the report continues to tell the story of why Coastal exists, and how we are making a difference to our members and the community. This year’s report covers: – Our Mission, Vision and
InterLutions Welcomes Kelly Balodis as New Client Services Manager
InterLutions, the nation’s fastest-growing employee benefits Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), proudly announces the addition of Kelly Balodis as Client Services Manager. In this key role, Balodis will be responsible for managing and administering employee benefit programs, supporting credit union clients and their employees, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Program. This year, the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation awarded $277,000 in scholarships and educational grants to outstanding high school students, professionals seeking career advancement, and educational organizations throughout Georgia and South Carolina. These scholarships reflect Peach State’s ongoing commitment to education,
Vizo Financial’s May 2025 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we provide a wide array of educational conferences, workshops and webinars. Here is a full list of our upcoming educational opportunities for April 2025.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 25, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Callahan & Associates Marks 40 Years With Cherry Tree Dedication At Hains Point
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Callahan & Associates planted a Yoshino cherry tree at Hains Point in Washington, D.C.
Appli Launches Special Pricing Initiative for Small Credit Unions
Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced a market-disrupting pricing initiative designed specifically for credit unions under $250 million in assets. This bold move promises to level the playing field where smaller institutions often struggle against tech-forward giants, giving community credit unions access to the same advanced technology that
Shoreline Hometown Credit Union Selects Appli for Better Digital Engagement and Conversions
Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Shoreline Hometown Credit Union, based in Northeast Wisconsin, has selected its calculator system to improve how members explore loan options. “The first question our members ask before making a big purchase is, “Can I afford this?” said Nathan Grossenbach, President and
FUTURE OF LENDING TAKES CENTER STAGE: ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES POWERFUL BREAKOUT SESSION LINEUP FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ‘25
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces breakout sessions for its Lending Tech Live ’25 conference, scheduled June 16-18, 2025, at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. This announcement follows the news of General Bradford Shwedo, Steve Brown, and Sheryl Connelly as keynote speakers.
Valley First Credit Union Welcomes Patrick Brown as Vice President of Commercial Banking
MODESTO, Calif. April 23, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union is proud to welcome Patrick Brown as its new Vice President of Commercial Banking. Based in the Fresno area, Brown will lead the Valley First’s efforts to expand and strengthen business banking relationships throughout Valley First’s Southern Region (Kern County up to Merced County), providing
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Brings Education & Welfare Initiatives to Community with Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant
Funds awarded through Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union’s Empowerment Grants program, established in 2023, enabled the FedChoice Charitable Foundation to provide $5,000 for its Positive Impact Project. The project awarded educational scholarships and funded grants to help teachers enhance their classroom learning and allow schools to distribute school supplies and other necessities to low-income families.
Deadline Nears For LAFCU’s $10K Innovation For Education Grant
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan K-12 schools have until April 30 to apply for LAFCU’s Innovation for Education (LIFE) grant, which will award $10,000 to one school for upgrades that enhance the learning environment. The grant can be used for projects such as flexible seating, updated technology, equipment upgrades, or special initiatives like a school garden
LGE Community Credit Union awards $17,500 in scholarships to local high school students
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship. These awards are designed to support educational opportunities for exceptional high school students from Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, and Paulding counties.
County Schools Federal Credit Union Appoints April Remnant As President/CEO
Ventura, CA, April 21, 2025. The Board of Directors of County Schools Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of April Remnant as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer. “The Board is thrilled to welcome April Remnant as the next CEO of County Schools Federal Credit Union,” said Adam Lopez, Board Chair.
Alogent Recognized as a Top Fintech Leader in TAG’s 2025 Top 40 List of Innovative Tech Companies
Alogent has been named one of the 2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). This recognition highlights companies that are making significant contributions in areas like fintech, healthtech, and AI, and reflects their role in shaping Georgia’s future as a global leader in technology.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes New Team Members
ICUL has recently welcomed two experienced professionals to their team: Brian O’Kelly as Regional Director and Roberta Devorsky as Compliance Analyst.
SECU Foundation Grants $500,000 to Raleigh Rescue Mission for New Campus to Help Address Homelessness
SECU Foundation has awarded a $500,000 challenge grant to Raleigh Rescue Mission (RRM) to support the non-profit’s construction of a new campus in Knightdale for women and children experiencing homelessness. The future 100-room facility will provide long-term transitional housing for up to 350 women and children as well as a child development center.
Navigating Collections with Care: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges and Driving Results
HealthCare Associates Credit Union encountered staffing constraints as they struggled to find and retain qualified collections personnel. Maintaining an in-house team with the right skills to handle the complexities of collections—while managing the operational costs was a significant challenge.
CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1
CSPI, a trusted fintech partner to credit unions nationwide, announced today the successful renewal of several core processing agreements in the first quarter of 2025. In addition, CSPI secured new contracts for its Aurora Advantage Digital Banking suite and its comprehensive document imaging and tracking solution, signaling continued confidence in the company’s commitment to delivering
Corelation Signs Seven Credit Unions in the First Quarter 2025, Expanding the KeyStone Core Impact
Corelation is kicking off 2025 with incredible momentum, signing seven new credit unions (cumulative total of $5.6 billion in assets; 543,328 members) in the first quarter alone. This continued growth highlights the trust that credit unions place in Corelation’s KeyStone core. With a modern, person-centric architecture, KeyStone empowers credit unions to elevate member service, streamline
SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits
SECU Foundation is pleased to announce its first cohort of Mission Development Grant (MDG) recipients for 2025, welcoming 12 new organizations to the program including non-profits in three counties – Chowan, Currituck, and Franklin – that are receiving first-time funding outside of scholarships and loans. The new grantees are working to address domestic violence and
Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solution will now be available to the members of Northern Communities Credit Union (NCCYou) $108M assets; 6,772 members; Duluth, MN).
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending
Debbie Ingle recently joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as senior vice president of Mortgage Lending.
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County
A $500,000 grant awarded by SECU Foundation will contribute toward the construction of a new shelter for Western North Carolina’s largest service provider for domestic violence survivors, Helpmate, increasing the current space to support 475 adults and children annually.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
From Excellence to Legacy: CUES Names 2025 Award Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductee
Maine Credit Unions Surpass October Fundraising Goal to Fight Food Insecurity
EECU Celebrates Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 21, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Wins Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
ebankIT and Alogent join forces to transform digital banking and payments for financial institutions
CRIF Celebrated on Nasdaq Tower for Advancing Credit Union and Auto Dealer Partnerships
Hancock Federal Credit Union Signs with Synergent for New Core and Technology Agreements
SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $15,000 FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF COASTAL AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Silver State Schools Credit Union Selects Chris Dickman as CFO
FOURLEAF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TRIPLES INDIRECT LENDING VOLUME AND EXPANDS NATIONALLY WITH ORIGENCE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AND LENDING SERVICES
LAFCU welcomes new additions to its marketing team
InterLutions Adds Passionate Service Leader Amy Pals to Support Growing Credit Union Network
Redwood Credit Union and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Host an International Delegation of Industry Leaders
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 14, 2025
Cloudvirga’s Loan Hub equips loan teams with modern tools for managing pipelines, tasks and borrower communication
One Nevada Ranked #1 Credit Union to Work for in 2025
Washington State College Students Innovate at First Hackathon Hosted By Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma
Early-Bird Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Institute
RCU donates $59,000 to expand access to healthy food for International Credit Union Day
Advia Credit Union Responds to Nationwide SNAP Benefit Reductions with Community Support
Meriwest Credit Union Officially Launches Meriwest Insurance Services
State Employees’ Credit Union Kicks Off Its Annual Holiday Toy Drive
For Immediate Release – Humanidei Welcomes Katy Zaleski as Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant
ALM First Wins Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Selects Razi Qadri as President/CEO
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 07, 2025
FAMILY TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NAMED BEST MORTGAGE LENDER/BROKER IN THE POST AND COURIER’S BEST OF YORK COUNTY AWARDS
Meriwest Credit Union Executive Named 2025 C-Suite Award Winner by Silicon Valley Business Journal
From Excellence to Legacy: CUES Names 2025 Award Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductee
Maine Credit Unions Surpass October Fundraising Goal to Fight Food Insecurity
EECU Celebrates Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 21, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Wins Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
ebankIT and Alogent join forces to transform digital banking and payments for financial institutions
CRIF Celebrated on Nasdaq Tower for Advancing Credit Union and Auto Dealer Partnerships
Hancock Federal Credit Union Signs with Synergent for New Core and Technology Agreements
SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $15,000 FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF COASTAL AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Silver State Schools Credit Union Selects Chris Dickman as CFO
FOURLEAF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TRIPLES INDIRECT LENDING VOLUME AND EXPANDS NATIONALLY WITH ORIGENCE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AND LENDING SERVICES
LAFCU welcomes new additions to its marketing team
InterLutions Adds Passionate Service Leader Amy Pals to Support Growing Credit Union Network
Redwood Credit Union and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Host an International Delegation of Industry Leaders
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 14, 2025
Cloudvirga’s Loan Hub equips loan teams with modern tools for managing pipelines, tasks and borrower communication
One Nevada Ranked #1 Credit Union to Work for in 2025
Washington State College Students Innovate at First Hackathon Hosted By Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma
Early-Bird Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Institute
RCU donates $59,000 to expand access to healthy food for International Credit Union Day
Advia Credit Union Responds to Nationwide SNAP Benefit Reductions with Community Support
Meriwest Credit Union Officially Launches Meriwest Insurance Services
State Employees’ Credit Union Kicks Off Its Annual Holiday Toy Drive
For Immediate Release – Humanidei Welcomes Katy Zaleski as Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant
ALM First Wins Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Selects Razi Qadri as President/CEO
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 07, 2025
FAMILY TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NAMED BEST MORTGAGE LENDER/BROKER IN THE POST AND COURIER’S BEST OF YORK COUNTY AWARDS
Meriwest Credit Union Executive Named 2025 C-Suite Award Winner by Silicon Valley Business Journal
From Excellence to Legacy: CUES Names 2025 Award Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductee
Maine Credit Unions Surpass October Fundraising Goal to Fight Food Insecurity
EECU Celebrates Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 21, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Wins Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
ebankIT and Alogent join forces to transform digital banking and payments for financial institutions