Industry Press
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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 9 Angels Game
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, sponsored a special night to honor school employees in recognition of School Employee Appreciation Month at the Angels game on May 9, 2025. School employees who attended the game received discounted tickets, an Angels promotional giveaway,
EECU Proudly Sponsors 21st Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival
Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is honored to announce its sponsorship of the 21st Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival, Central California’s premier film competition for middle and high school students. Organized by the Tulare County Office of Education, the festival celebrates youth creativity and storytelling across seven counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced,
Corporate Central Holds 44th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors
Corporate Central held its 44th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 8, at the Kalahari Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI, in conjunction with The Wisconsin Credit Union League’s Annual Convention & Exposition. The event brought together member credit union leaders from across the region, both in person and via a live stream on YouTube, to
Suncoast Credit Union Partner with Informed to Accelerate Funding and Dealer Satisfaction
Informed.IQ and Suncoast Credit Union have partnered to implement the VerifyIQ AI platform, aimed at accelerating auto loan funding and increasing dealer satisfaction through a “low-lift” integration. By leveraging AI automation, Suncoast—Florida’s largest credit union—aims to boost processor productivity and reduce turnaround times without expanding headcount or requiring a heavy technical overhaul. The collaboration focuses
Defend Against Fraud and ID Theft at Redwood Credit Union’s Free Shred-a-Thons
A crucial step in protecting against fraud and identity theft is to securely dispose of sensitive documents and electronic waste (e-waste).
CULA’s AI-driven Self Inspection Cuts Lease-End Turnaround Times by 50%
Over 11,000 lessees have completed self-inspections in just 10 minutes with a smartphone; new program drives lease-end efficiency, cost savings, and greater accuracy in damage assessment.
Great Lakes Credit Union Featured In Callahan & Associates’ “Anatomy Of A Credit Union”
Washington, DC (April 2025) – Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) has been featured in the Spring 2025 edition of Callahan & Associates’ “Anatomy Of A Credit Union” series, which highlights exemplary credit unions demonstrating strategic innovation and community impact.
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase AI-Powered Loan Calculator at 2025 Auto Finance Summit East
Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will present a live demonstration of the company’s auto loan technology at the 2025 Auto Finance Summit East in Nashville on Tuesday, May 13. “Today’s car buyers want to know if they can afford their dream
LAFCU Strengthens Lending Team With Addition Of Two Mortgage Loan Officers
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has welcomed Samip Patel and Michael Richards to its team, reinforcing the credit union’s commitment to providing exceptional mortgage solutions.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 09, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Corporate One Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Three members were re-elected to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors at the annual meeting on April 24: Bill Allender, CEO/President of BMI Federal Credit Union in Dublin, Ohio; Tasha Kostick, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at 1st Northern California Credit Union in Martinez, California; and John J. Shirilla, CEO/President of
Jeremiah Kossen Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee
Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that Jeremiah Kossen, President/CEO of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) in Lakeland, Florida, was appointed to the Corporate One Supervisory Committee. Kossen’s appointment was confirmed by the Board of Directors during the Reorganization Meeting held on April 25. He will serve a three-year term, concluding at the
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce Strides for Sarcoma as the new member-nominated beneficiary for its Cancer Awareness Debit Card. The IMCU Cancer Awareness Debit Card provides members an opportunity to support a different cancer-related organization each year.
EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration
Fresno, CA – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 2025 Hmong American Day celebration, a vibrant two-day cultural event hosted by The Fresno Center on May 3 and 4 at California State University, Fresno. The annual celebration honors the heritage, resilience, and cultural legacy of the Hmong community and commemorates their journey from
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
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 Desert Financial Credit Union ($8.78B assets; 476, 867 members; Phoenix, AZ).
SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility
SECU Foundation has announced a $600,000 challenge grant for Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley (GCYV) to assist with the construction of a new medical facility in Elkin, North Carolina. The 7,125 square-foot clinic will allow the non-profit to greatly expand services in its four-county region and increase capacity to serve over 600 patients annually.
Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting
MODESTO, Calif. May 6, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union is pleased to announce the results of its recent Annual Meeting, where members gathered to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future.
LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, the credit union’s chief marketing officer and chief diversity officer, has been named Lansing Community College’s (LCC) 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. She will be honored during LCC’s 67th commencement ceremony Friday, May 16.
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Judy Herrerias-James, Lisa Wittke Schaffner, and Rod Dole.
TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026
TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit committed to relieving the financial burden of terminal illness through credit union collaboration, has announced its newly elected and re-elected board of directors following its Annual Meeting held in April 2025.
Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!
EPIC Lauches Payoff clearinghouse for Auto Lenders EPIC is transforming the way financial institutions receive loan and lease payoffs on vehicles by offering a completely free, payoff clearinghouse, eliminating the delays and inefficiencies of paper checks. With Zero IT effort required, EPIC’s payoff clearinghouse is easy to implement already trusted by leading financial institutions nationwide.
Laura Blanding Joins LAFCU As Vice President Of Membership Growth And Development
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has announced the appointment of Laura Blanding as vice president of membership growth and development.
Stephanie Schmidt Earns Prestigious Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Certification
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Stephanie Schmidt, Vice President Member Services, has officially earned the Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) certification—becoming one of only a handful of professionals nationwide to achieve this prestigious designation.
BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington. The Bainbridge Island NFC opens in late 2025 and the Duvall NFC in 2026. The Bainbridge Island and Duvall NFCs will join other recently opened locations in Pierce County, White Center and Spokane. Additionally in 2025,
Coastal Credit Union Hires Anita Marshall to Lead Rocky Mount Branch
Coastal Credit Union has hired Anita Marshall as Branch Manager of its location at 1080 N. Winstead Ave in Rocky Mount. In her role, she will be responsible for delivering exceptional member service, relationship management, and community involvement. She will lead the branch team toward achieving the credit union’s goals around membership, loan, and deposit
LAFCU To Award $10K In Grants To Individuals Seeking Financial Relief
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is offering an opportunity to help individuals take charge of their financial well-being through its Pathway to Financial Transformation Essay Contest. The Michigan-based credit union will award four individuals with grants of up to $2,500 each — totaling $10,000 — to help them get a leg up on their financial situations.
Credit Unions Join Others in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease
Credit unions take action to educate the public, medical community, and first responders about Moyamoya Disease on May 6 Awareness Day
New Associate Board Member and Audit Committee Members to Join Advia Credit Union’s Dedicated Volunteers
Advia Credit Union is proud of the strong network of dedicated volunteers that make up its Board of Directors and special committees. Recently, three (3) new individuals were added as volunteers within Advia’s growing regions throughout Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
U1 Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) members, Eva Johnson-Woods of Trotwood-Madison High School, and Addilyn Slinker of Beavercreek High School, were each awarded this year’s Glen R Kershner Memorial Scholarship of $1,000.00. The 2025 graduates have demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic success, and community involvement, paving the way for their future pursuits in law and biomedical engineering
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 02, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Hanscom Federal Credit Union Selects Corelation’s KeyStone to Advance Its Members First Mission and Long-Term Innovation
Credit Union West Partners with Arkatechture to Advance Enterprise Data & Analytics Capabilities
Vizo Financial Launches DefaultSleuth to Help Credit Unions Shift from Reactive Collections to Proactive Risk Prevention
For Immediate Release – Natco Credit Union Appoints Tim Frame as President/CEO
Final Weeks To Apply For LAFCU’s 2026 Write To Educate Essay Contest
CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
Bipartisan AFFORD Act Will Strengthen CDFI Fund
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
SECU and SECU Foundation Receive Disaster Response Champions Award for Helene Relief Efforts
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Launches CU-Digital Asset Vault™ — Positioning the Credit Union as the most Valuable Wallet for Member Digital Wealth
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase Real-Time Property Value Calculator at CUNA GAC 2026
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of the Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women
Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
eDOC Innovations Announces Product Enhancements
Vizo Financial’s March 2026 Education Calendar
Meriwest Credit Union Wins Top Honor as Best Credit Union in Silicon Valley 2026
Origence Ends 2025 with 17% Growth in Fundings; Expands AI-Driven Lending Technology
Xpress Data Inc. hires Kirk Drake as new President
Catherine Bryant and Jonah Kaufman of Coastal Wealth Management Recognized as Distinguished Financial Professionals by LPL Financial
Credit Unions Gain Edge with New CashBack+ Credit Card Rewards
ICUL Launches “Credit Unions in Action” to Showcase Statewide Community Impact
Apple Federal Credit Union Partners with Quavo to Modernize Dispute Operations and Elevate Member Experience
Wings Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting KeyStone to Elevate Its Future
FI Connect Expands with Home Improvement Lending Channel, Helping Credit Unions Access New Home Renovation Loan Opportunities
Callahan & Gallup Welcome Two Credit Unions To The Member Engagement And Financial Wellbeing Consortium
QuantyPhi Welcomes Max Bade as ALM & CECL Analyst
LAFCU, Quality Dairy partner for third annual Paczki Palooza to benefit local charities
EECU Celebrates Fresno Unified Excellence in Education Honorees
Coastal Credit Union Headquarters Renovation Earns Multiple Honors
Woodford State Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Hanscom Federal Credit Union Selects Corelation’s KeyStone to Advance Its Members First Mission and Long-Term Innovation
Credit Union West Partners with Arkatechture to Advance Enterprise Data & Analytics Capabilities
Vizo Financial Launches DefaultSleuth to Help Credit Unions Shift from Reactive Collections to Proactive Risk Prevention
For Immediate Release – Natco Credit Union Appoints Tim Frame as President/CEO
Final Weeks To Apply For LAFCU’s 2026 Write To Educate Essay Contest
CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
Bipartisan AFFORD Act Will Strengthen CDFI Fund
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
SECU and SECU Foundation Receive Disaster Response Champions Award for Helene Relief Efforts
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Launches CU-Digital Asset Vault™ — Positioning the Credit Union as the most Valuable Wallet for Member Digital Wealth
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase Real-Time Property Value Calculator at CUNA GAC 2026
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of the Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women
Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
eDOC Innovations Announces Product Enhancements
Vizo Financial’s March 2026 Education Calendar
Meriwest Credit Union Wins Top Honor as Best Credit Union in Silicon Valley 2026
Origence Ends 2025 with 17% Growth in Fundings; Expands AI-Driven Lending Technology
Xpress Data Inc. hires Kirk Drake as new President
Catherine Bryant and Jonah Kaufman of Coastal Wealth Management Recognized as Distinguished Financial Professionals by LPL Financial
Credit Unions Gain Edge with New CashBack+ Credit Card Rewards
ICUL Launches “Credit Unions in Action” to Showcase Statewide Community Impact
Apple Federal Credit Union Partners with Quavo to Modernize Dispute Operations and Elevate Member Experience
Wings Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting KeyStone to Elevate Its Future
FI Connect Expands with Home Improvement Lending Channel, Helping Credit Unions Access New Home Renovation Loan Opportunities
Callahan & Gallup Welcome Two Credit Unions To The Member Engagement And Financial Wellbeing Consortium
QuantyPhi Welcomes Max Bade as ALM & CECL Analyst
LAFCU, Quality Dairy partner for third annual Paczki Palooza to benefit local charities
EECU Celebrates Fresno Unified Excellence in Education Honorees
Coastal Credit Union Headquarters Renovation Earns Multiple Honors
Woodford State Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Hanscom Federal Credit Union Selects Corelation’s KeyStone to Advance Its Members First Mission and Long-Term Innovation
Credit Union West Partners with Arkatechture to Advance Enterprise Data & Analytics Capabilities
Vizo Financial Launches DefaultSleuth to Help Credit Unions Shift from Reactive Collections to Proactive Risk Prevention
For Immediate Release – Natco Credit Union Appoints Tim Frame as President/CEO
Final Weeks To Apply For LAFCU’s 2026 Write To Educate Essay Contest
CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
