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Universal 1 Credit Union Brand Refresh

Dayton, Ohio – Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) is excited to announce a brand refresh. After careful consideration and planning, we’ve decided to keep the essence of our previous logo by retaining the iconic “U1,” but with a fresh perspective.

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,600 to Red Pride Booster Club

Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,600 to the Red Pride Booster Club, which supports Plainfield High School Athletics, as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program. Since beginning the program in 2017, Plainfield athletics has earned $9,600 through this IMCU giveback program.

Sharetec Signs on 22 New CUs in 2023

Sharetec, a leading innovator in core processing software for credit unions, celebrated a record year, partnering with 22 new credit unions in 2023.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors First Annual Coastal Catholic Classic Basketball Showcase

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that the credit union served as a sponsor of the first annual Coastal Catholic Classic basketball showcase. The all-day fan event, held on Jan. 6 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, is the first-of-its-kind, six-game Catholic high school showcase

Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Announces $25,000 in Scholarships Available for Local Students

Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the Gulf Winds Cares Foundation will be awarding $25,000 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year. There are five scholarships available to local students in the amount of $5,000 each. Three scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors entering a college or university. One scholarship is

Sharetec Signs on 22 New Credit Unions in 2023

Sharetec, a leading innovator in core processing software for credit unions, celebrated a record year, partnering with 22 new credit unions in 2023.

Synergent Welcomes Randy Stolp as Its New President

Synergent®, a leading financial technology and services company for credit unions nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Stolp as its new President, effective January 22. Having served in the credit union industry for 22 years, Stolp brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record and is well positioned to lead

TESLA (TSLA) PARTNERS WITH ORIGENCE TO BRING AFFORDABLE CREDIT UNION FINANCING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BUYERS

Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., and Tesla, the largest EV manufacturer in the world, have partnered to offer credit union financing to EV buyers through the Tesla website. Origence is leveraging its new licensed subsidiary, FI Connect, to purchase and place retail contracts with partner credit unions nationwide. FI

Clearview Federal Credit Union Unveils Modernized, Future-Forward Rebrand

Clearview Federal Credit Union, a financial services staple in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region, with nearly 120,000 members and assets valued at over $1.9 billion, is proud to announce a modernized rebrand. For nearly two years, the company engaged trusted partners, members, and residents of the greater Pittsburgh region to define the direction of its new

Day Air Credit Union Receives Prestigious 2023 Award for Community Service

Day Air Credit Union is honored to be the recipient of the 2023 Dora Maxwell Award, presented by the Ohio Credit Union League. This accolade is in recognition of Day Air’s significant contributions through the Bridges Program of Choices, Inc., reflecting a deep commitment to social responsibility and community development.

Advia Credit Union commits $40,000 in Youth and WMU Aviation Scholarships

Advia Credit Union is proud to commit $40,000 in scholarships for 2024. Headquartered in Oshtemo, MI, the financial institution is now accepting applications for the Youth Scholarship Program and Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award until March 16, 2024. The scholarships include:

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Educational Leadership Summit at California State University, San Bernardino

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as the premium sponsor for the Education Leadership Summit presented Nov. 16 at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). The gathering of visionary leaders, educators and educational innovators provided a unique opportunity for its attendees to engage with experts and

Aurora Advantage Announces 3 Core Renewal Agreements Signed to Close Out 2023

Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, a leading innovator in the credit union industry specializing in core banking, digital banking, and document management, proudly announces the signing of three core renewal agreements in December, marking a successful conclusion to 2023. Mike Bass, Director of Sales and Partner Relations, expressed gratitude for the ongoing support and trust

SESLOC Announces CEO Retirement

SESLOC Credit Union announced today that Geri LaChance will retire at SESLOC after 12 years at the helm of the credit union. LaChance will be succeeded by Executive Vice President/ Chief Financial Officer Mike Quamma. LaChance led SESLOC’s technology infrastructure in place today which includes robust systems and a keen focus on digital technologies that

Coastal Credit Union Names Two New Vice Presidents

Coastal Credit Union announced that it has named two new vice presidents, in Marketing and Learning & Development. Michelle Shelton has been hired as VP, Marketing. In this role, Shelton and her department will be responsible for all aspects of Coastal’s branding, advertising, product growth, and membership growth. She’ll also be responsible for the credit

Maine Savings Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Maine Savings Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and a five-year renewal agreement for Opening Act™. Maine Savings also has signed a five-year renewal agreement with Synergent to provide fully integrated debit and credit card processing services

Eltropy Celebrates 600 Customer Milestone

Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform, announced today it has surpassed 600 community financial institutions (CFI) customers, becoming the fastest fintech company in the CFI space to achieve this milestone. As part of the achievement, the company announced it is boosting investments in Generative AI and product R&D by 36% in 2024. Eltropy’s Generative AI

OCCU celebrates its biggest volunteer year

OCCU team members volunteered more than 4,500 hours in 2023, the biggest year yet for employee volunteerism.

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Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program

Talent development leader CUES announced registration for CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning 2025 is now open. Celebrating its 30th year ...
New Product Releases

NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announces an expansion of our Online University covering the release of ...
Other

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS

– Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate Board of ...
Personnel Promotions

Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO

(Minot, ND) August 1, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Town & Country Credit Union is pleased to announce ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People

Kashi Moore-Stallworth has been promoted to senior vice president of people for Redwood Credit Union.
Making A Difference

GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long

GTE Financial, a leading community-focused credit union in Tampa Bay, is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ...
Strategic Partnerships

COCC Executes Strategic Partnership to Deliver Clover® State-of-the-art Merchant Services

COCC is thrilled to announce its partnership with First Data, a global leader in payments processing to offer the Clover® ...
Making A Difference

Perfect Alignment: How COCC’s Client Success Team Powers Community Financial Institutions Through Strategic Innovation

Imagine a partnership where every vision is perfectly realized, seamlessly aligned with advanced technology and comprehensive support—this is precisely the ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024

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

Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department ...
Charity Events

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team raised ...
Other

BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the South Hill ...
Other

myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services

Talent development leader CUES is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its award-winning myCUES Dashboard. The dashboard, designed to ...
New Product Releases

Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced the general availability of the industry’s most ...
Making A Difference

BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients

BCU’s commitment to Empowering People To Discover Financial Freedom continues with the announcement of the 2024 scholarship program recipients. This ...
Making A Difference

Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution

Advia Credit Union has contributed $11,000 to ECHO, Inc. through its Advancing Lives Grants to assist Wisconsin tornado victims following ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest in the country serving school employees and ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Advia Credit Union Earns Forbes’ 2024 Best-in-State Recognition

Advia Credit Union has been named one of the Best-in-State Credit Unions by Forbes for 2024. This prestigious award is ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union Birthday Benefit Bash Raises Over $24,000 for Local Nonprofits

A shared birthday party benefit hosted by two friends has ended on a high note, gifting a future filled with ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Renews Support of Lead for North Carolina with $1 Million Grant

SECU Foundation has announced its renewed support of Lead for North Carolina (LFNC), a post-graduate fellowship program at the University ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 19, 2024

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

Illinois Credit Union League Announces 2024 Award Winners

The Illinois Credit Union League is excited to announce the 2024 Award winners.
Other

COCC Hosts Successful 2024 Spring Tech Forum and Partners Expo

On May 8-9, 2024, COCC proudly hosted its 2024 Spring Tech Forum and Partners Expo at the DoubleTree by Hilton ...
Personnel Promotions

TruChoice FCU expands leadership team with new promotions

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, July 19, 2024 – Four TruChoice employees were recently promoted within its leadership team. Ryan Adams is ...
Making A Difference

SECU Joins North Carolina Governor’s Office for School Supply Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce its support for the 2024 Governor’s School Supply Drive to help ...
Operations & HR

TruPartner Credit Union announces Vice President of Lending

TruPartner Credit Union is pleased to announce Eric Jones as Vice President of Lending.
Making A Difference

SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week Winner

-SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week 2024- Thanks to everyone who stopped by and participated in the SafeAmerica Credit Union ...
Marketing

YMC Elevates Member Web Experience

For nearly 20 years, Your Marketing Co. has heard and seen first-hand web design companies that overpromise, underdeliver, and hide ...
Making A Difference

Christian Financial Awards $15,000 in scholarships to local high school graduates

Christian Financial Credit Union named 15 students as recipients of the Bathanti-D’Agostino Memorial Scholarship for 2024, awarding a total of ...
Marketing

AI, Fraud, Delinquency & Growth Strategies: Dive Deep at Eltropy’s Leadership Summit

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced its third annual Leadership Summit, scheduled for August ...
Other

Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program

Talent development leader CUES announced registration for CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning 2025 is now open. Celebrating its 30th year ...
New Product Releases

NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announces an expansion of our Online University covering the release of ...
Other

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS

– Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate Board of ...
Personnel Promotions

Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO

(Minot, ND) August 1, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Town & Country Credit Union is pleased to announce ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People

Kashi Moore-Stallworth has been promoted to senior vice president of people for Redwood Credit Union.
Making A Difference

GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long

GTE Financial, a leading community-focused credit union in Tampa Bay, is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ...
Strategic Partnerships

COCC Executes Strategic Partnership to Deliver Clover® State-of-the-art Merchant Services

COCC is thrilled to announce its partnership with First Data, a global leader in payments processing to offer the Clover® ...
Making A Difference

Perfect Alignment: How COCC’s Client Success Team Powers Community Financial Institutions Through Strategic Innovation

Imagine a partnership where every vision is perfectly realized, seamlessly aligned with advanced technology and comprehensive support—this is precisely the ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024

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

Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department ...
Charity Events

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team raised ...
Other

BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the South Hill ...
Other

myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services

Talent development leader CUES is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its award-winning myCUES Dashboard. The dashboard, designed to ...
New Product Releases

Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced the general availability of the industry’s most ...
Making A Difference

BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients

BCU’s commitment to Empowering People To Discover Financial Freedom continues with the announcement of the 2024 scholarship program recipients. This ...
Making A Difference

Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution

Advia Credit Union has contributed $11,000 to ECHO, Inc. through its Advancing Lives Grants to assist Wisconsin tornado victims following ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest in the country serving school employees and ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Advia Credit Union Earns Forbes’ 2024 Best-in-State Recognition

Advia Credit Union has been named one of the Best-in-State Credit Unions by Forbes for 2024. This prestigious award is ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union Birthday Benefit Bash Raises Over $24,000 for Local Nonprofits

A shared birthday party benefit hosted by two friends has ended on a high note, gifting a future filled with ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Renews Support of Lead for North Carolina with $1 Million Grant

SECU Foundation has announced its renewed support of Lead for North Carolina (LFNC), a post-graduate fellowship program at the University ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 19, 2024

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

Illinois Credit Union League Announces 2024 Award Winners

The Illinois Credit Union League is excited to announce the 2024 Award winners.
Other

COCC Hosts Successful 2024 Spring Tech Forum and Partners Expo

On May 8-9, 2024, COCC proudly hosted its 2024 Spring Tech Forum and Partners Expo at the DoubleTree by Hilton ...
Personnel Promotions

TruChoice FCU expands leadership team with new promotions

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, July 19, 2024 – Four TruChoice employees were recently promoted within its leadership team. Ryan Adams is ...
Making A Difference

SECU Joins North Carolina Governor’s Office for School Supply Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce its support for the 2024 Governor’s School Supply Drive to help ...
Operations & HR

TruPartner Credit Union announces Vice President of Lending

TruPartner Credit Union is pleased to announce Eric Jones as Vice President of Lending.
Making A Difference

SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week Winner

-SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week 2024- Thanks to everyone who stopped by and participated in the SafeAmerica Credit Union ...
Marketing

YMC Elevates Member Web Experience

For nearly 20 years, Your Marketing Co. has heard and seen first-hand web design companies that overpromise, underdeliver, and hide ...
Making A Difference

Christian Financial Awards $15,000 in scholarships to local high school graduates

Christian Financial Credit Union named 15 students as recipients of the Bathanti-D’Agostino Memorial Scholarship for 2024, awarding a total of ...
Marketing

AI, Fraud, Delinquency & Growth Strategies: Dive Deep at Eltropy’s Leadership Summit

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced its third annual Leadership Summit, scheduled for August ...

Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program

Talent development leader CUES announced registration for CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning 2025 is now open. Celebrating its 30th year in 2025, CEO Institute is ...

NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announces an expansion of our Online University covering the release of Module 3 within the New ...

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS

– Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate Board of Directors effective August 1, 2024.

Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO

(Minot, ND) August 1, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Town & Country Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Kalli Schell ...

Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People

Kashi Moore-Stallworth has been promoted to senior vice president of people for Redwood Credit Union.

GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long

GTE Financial, a leading community-focused credit union in Tampa Bay, is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and its support for ...
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