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.
Stephanie Schmidt Achieves Certified Contact Center Manager (CCCM) Certification from BenchmarkPortal By Corporate Central Credit Union
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Corporate Central is thrilled to announce that Stephanie, Schmidt, AAP, CCUE, CUDE, CWCUL, CCCM, Assistant Vice President Member Services, has earned the prestigious Certified Contact Center Manager (CCCM) certification from BenchmarkPortal.
Staff at TruPartner Receive Life-Saving Certifications By TruPartner Credit Union
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TruPartner Credit Union announced today that 75% of its staff are now First Aid/CPR/AED certified. The City of Cincinnati watched the medical efforts that saved Damar Hamlin during last year’s Bills/Bengals game in its own backyard. The national spotlight that resulted showed that emergencies can happen anywhere and to anyone.
Unitus Community Credit Union Ranked Fourth Most Philanthropic Corporation By Unitus Community Credit Union
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Unitus Community Credit Union has been named the fourth most philanthropic large corporation in the Portland Metro Area by the Portland Business Journal. In its annual ranking, PBJ recognized Unitus for its commitment to the communities it serves. This marks the 13th consecutive year Unitus has been ranked as a top ten large corporate philanthropist.
CUES Announces Enhancements to its CUES eVote Online Election Platform By CUES
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CUES is pleased to announce enhancements have been added to its online election platform, CUES eVote, offering an even more robust and accessible voting experience for credit unions.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,692 to Lawrence North High School By Indiana Members Credit Union
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Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,692 to Lawrence North High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 03, 2023 By The Baker Group, LP
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Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
GTE Financial Supports American Heart Association Tampa Bay Heart Walk For Ninth Year, Raised Over $222,500 Since 2015 By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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Local not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial will participate in the American Heart Association’s 2023 Tampa Bay Heart Walk at Raymond James Stadium. For the past nine years, GTE has been supporting the organization as a local sponsor, and this year, it will sponsor a photo booth for participants of the walk. The event takes place
Empowering Dreams: The Journey of the Dream Educational Foundation By FOCUSONE
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The Dream Educational Foundation (DEF) was founded with a clear and impactful mission: to empower high school students and dedicated credit union professionals to pursue higher education in accounting and finance. Thanks to unwavering support from our parent organization, CU Alliance, LLC (CUA), DEF has made its vision a reality. As we delve into this
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces New Regional Branch Manager, Antione Nash By SafeAmerica Credit Union
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SafeAmerica Credit Union announces their new Regional Branch Manager, Antione Nash.
CU Student Choice Announces Kathy Duvall as New Board Chairperson By CU Student Choice
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CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that Kathy Duvall, President and CEO of SF Fire Credit Union, has been elected to the role of Chairperson by the organization’s Board of Directors.
United Federal Credit Union Employee Campaign Raises More Than $39,000 to Benefit the United Way By United Federal Credit Union
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United Federal Credit Union’s (United) annual United Way employee fundraising campaign raised $19,740 in individual pledges. The credit union added to that total with a dollar-for-dollar match bringing the total United Way donation to $39,480.
TopLine Financial Credit Union Hosted Bike Drive To Benefit Youth Apprenticeship Program By TopLine Financial Credit Union
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TopLine Financial Credit Union hosted a bike donation drive with all donations benefiting Keystone Community Services’ Youth Social Enterprise Program, Express Bike Shop. TopLine members, employees and community members dropped off their bikes and bike parts to help local youth. As the drive wrapped up, TopLine collected a total of 186 bikes. The bicycle donations
PSCU’s The Loan Service Center Partners with Millennium Capital and Recovery Corporation By TriVerity & The Loan Service Center
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Wyoming, Minn. — (Oct. 31, 2023) — The Loan Service Center (TLSC), a PSCU company, today announced its partnership with Millennium Capital and Recovery Corporation® (Millennium), a leader in the asset repossession management industry. Through TLSC’s extended services, credit unions will gain further access and scalability to nationwide first-party delinquency management services for collateral recovery
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Retirement and Key Leadership Promotion By Unitus Community Credit Union
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Unitus Community Credit Union is celebrating a much-deserved retirement and promotion from within the organization. After 16 years of exemplary service, Gayle Evans, SVP/Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), is retiring. Unitus is promoting VP of People and Culture, Jessica Brown, to the Executive Leadership Team to take on the CHRO role.
Brett Martinez Named 2023 California Advocate of the Year By Redwood Credit Union
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Brett Martinez, president and CEO of Redwood Credit Union, has been named 2023 California Advocate of the Year by the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues (CCUL).
Universal 1 Credit Union Expands Reach to Seven Counties By Universal 1 Credit Union
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Dayton, Ohio – Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) is excited to announce a significant expansion in membership throughout seven additional counties. U1 has been serving several counties and cities around the Miami Valley and as of October 23, 2023, residents of Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Franklin, Montgomery, Pike, and Preble counties are now eligible for membership
Eltropy CEO Ashish Garg Named Finalist for Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Award By Eltropy
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Ashish Garg, Co-founder and CEO of Eltropy, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Awards in the Executive Leadership category. The Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Awards celebrate organizations and individuals who drive innovation and meaningful progress in the credit union industry.
BECU Appoints Raquel Karls as Chief People Officer By BECU
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BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Raquel Karls as executive vice president and chief people officer.
Sharetec and Larky Partner to Boost Member Engagement Across Hundreds of Credit Unions By Sharetec Systems, Inc.
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Sharetec, a top provider of innovative core processing software and digital solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Larky, the industry leader in proactive account holder engagement.
Coastal Credit Union Honored Among Greater Triangle Civic 50 By Coastal Federal Credit Union
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On October 25, Activate Good and Points of Light recognized Coastal Credit Union, as one of the companies honored in the Greater Triangle’s first-ever Civic 50. The honor represents Coastal’s commitment to the Triangle community and overall positive corporate citizenship.
Redwood Credit Union Donates More than $49,000 to Local Nonprofits for International Credit Union Day By Redwood Credit Union
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On October 19, Redwood Credit Union joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day, a day for credit unions to reflect on their history and commitment to serving their members and communities.
Callahan & Associates Joins Forces With Southeastern Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS) To Empower The Next Generation Of Industry Leaders By Callahan & Associates, Inc.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Callahan & Associates, a leading provider of credit union data solutions, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Southeastern Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS). This collaboration is poised to transform the education landscape for aspiring leaders by integrating Callahan & Associates’ cutting-edge online performance benchmarking platform, Peer Suite, into
Coastal Credit Union Launches Early Pay, Cuts Go Green Transaction Requirements in Half By Coastal Federal Credit Union
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Coastal Credit Union has announced two new enhancements to its deposit products, designed to improve members’ experience, particularly for checking account holders. Effective today, Coastal is introducing Early Pay, a feature that allows members with eligible incoming Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposits faster access to their money. The biggest beneficiaries will be members with direct
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Natalie Polaskey to Branch Manager in St. Joseph By United Federal Credit Union
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United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Natalie Polaskey to the position of Branch Manager at its branch at 321 Main Street in downtown St. Joseph.
SchoolsFirst FCU Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of ‘Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged’ Podcast By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that it will become the presenting sponsor of the “Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged” podcast beginning with the launch of the second season of the program. Produced by Cloudcast Media, Classroom of the Future Foundation, and the Center for Educational
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,248 to Zionsville Community Schools By Indiana Members Credit Union
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Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,248 to Zionsville Community High School Athletics as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
UK Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Branch in Jessamine County By University Of Kentucky Federal Credit Union
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UK Federal Credit Union broke ground on a new branch in Nicholasville, KY to serve Jessamine County. The new branch is set to open in the Fall of 2024.
2023 CUES Individual Awards Winners Announced By CUES
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Talent development leader CUES is pleased to announce the winners of its annual individual awards and the class of 2023 Hall of Fame inductees. Winners were announced October 19, during the CUES Member Appreciation & Awards Event.
UMassFive Receives Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award By UMassFive College Federal Credit Union
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UMassFive has received the first place Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for 2023 in the state of Massachusetts. This annual award is given out by the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) to honor a credit union for its social responsibility projects within the community.
MassMutual Federal Credit Union Selects Lisa Asadourian as President/CEO By Humanidei
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Springfield, MA, October 24, 2023. The Board of Directors of MassMutual Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Lisa Asadourian as the credit union’s next President/Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Asadourian will succeed Dave Plantier who has retired from MassMutual Federal Credit Union after 38 years of dedicated service. “After a thorough search
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024
Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference
Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer
Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.
Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD
Advia Credit Union Launches Annual School Supply Drive
Day Air Announces Innovative 7.5% APY* Savings Product
Corporate Central Proudly Sponsors Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Event, Honoring Heroes and Supporting Communities
New Centra location in Zionsville, IN now open
CUSO’s Health Insurance Agency Expands, Hires Sam Boore as Employee Benefits Executive
Four San Diego County Schools Selected to Receive Grants from Program Powered by SchoolsFirst FCU
Velera’s TriVerity Announces Integrated Partnership with AKUVO
Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program
NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS
Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO
Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People
GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long
COCC Executes Strategic Partnership to Deliver Clover® State-of-the-art Merchant Services
Perfect Alignment: How COCC’s Client Success Team Powers Community Financial Institutions Through Strategic Innovation
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill
myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite
BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients
Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024
Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference
Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer
Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.
Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD
Advia Credit Union Launches Annual School Supply Drive
Day Air Announces Innovative 7.5% APY* Savings Product
Corporate Central Proudly Sponsors Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Event, Honoring Heroes and Supporting Communities
New Centra location in Zionsville, IN now open
CUSO’s Health Insurance Agency Expands, Hires Sam Boore as Employee Benefits Executive
Four San Diego County Schools Selected to Receive Grants from Program Powered by SchoolsFirst FCU
Velera’s TriVerity Announces Integrated Partnership with AKUVO
Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program
NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS
Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO
Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People
GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long
COCC Executes Strategic Partnership to Deliver Clover® State-of-the-art Merchant Services
Perfect Alignment: How COCC’s Client Success Team Powers Community Financial Institutions Through Strategic Innovation
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill
myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite
BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients
Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024
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Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference
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Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
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Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer
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Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.
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Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD
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