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GTE FINANCIAL EARNS 2023 GOLD AETNA WORKPLACE WELL-BEING AWARD By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial is proud to announce they have earned the Making a Difference Gold level Aetna Workplace Well-Being Award for the seventh consecutive year. This award recognizes a strong commitment to providing workplace well-being resources, programs, and support for employees. As an employer with a strong commitment to improving the health and wellness of its
GTE Financial Awards $78,000 In Scholarships To 26 Dedicated Students By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial leads the way in education, awarding 26 Tampa Bay student scholarships at the 12th Annual Scholarship Luncheon. Finalists received $3,000 each and spent the afternoon celebrating at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre with their families, the Judging Committee, GTE’s Executive Management team, and GTE’s Board of Directors.
GTE Financial’s Judging Panel Awards 26 Lucky Recipients For 12th Annual Student Scholarship Program By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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As a leading not-for-profit credit union, GTE Financial continues to support education and young adults in the Tampa Bay area through its annual student scholarship program. A select committee of Tampa Bay’s top professionals recently convened to select the recipients awarding 26 dedicated students with $3,000 scholarships, a total of $78,000 in award proceeds.
GTE Financial Promotes Long-Time Team Member To AVP Of Talent Acquisition By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial continues to elevate its elite talent team. The credit union is happy to announce the promotion of long-time GTE team member, Marian Ringuette, to Assistant Vice President of Talent Acquisition.
GTE Financial Wins Three Awards For Innovative Marketing, Including Silver in Social Media By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial, Tampa’s premier not-for-profit credit union, is a winning recipient of three awards at the 2023 Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) national competition. The credit union received Silver for its exceptional social media efforts, a Bronze for its Instant Cash Brochure, and another Bronze for its Virtual Product Tutorials.
GTE Financial Promotes Two Long-Time Employees By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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Locally owned and operated credit union, GTE Financial continues to build skilled and passionate teams. The financial institution is proud to announce the promotions of Ashley Stimatz to Vice President and Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Executive Officer and Chris Murrin to Assistant Vice President of Community Financial Center Operations.
GTE Financial Launches New Loan Program For Employees By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s largest financial institutions, continues to provide new and industry-leading benefits to its valued employees. Credit union employees can now qualify for a more significant discount on auto loans with 2% off the approved rate tier and receive a 1% rate discount on a GTE Mortgage with a new program
GTE FINANCIAL RECOGNIZED AS TAMPA BAY TIMES TOP WORKPLACE FOR NINTH YEAR IN A ROW By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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TAMPA, FL April 2023: GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s most prominent and locally owned credit unions, is proud to announce they have been named one of the Tampa Bay Times 2023 Top Workplaces. The financial institution ranked 10 in the mid-size category (150-499 employees) for the ninth consecutive year.
GTE FINANCIAL APPOINTS NEW ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF TOTAL REWARDS By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial continues to recruit exceptional leadership and build knowledgeable, passionate teams to stand out from other financial institutions in Florida. The credit union is pleased to announce the onboarding of Melissa Masoud, the new Assistant Vice President of Total Awards.
GTE Financial Chief Lending Officer Named 2023 Businesswoman Of The Year By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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Not-for-profit financial institution, GTE Financial, is proud to announce Dona Svehla, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, has been named a 2023 BusinessWoman of the Year honoree by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Chosen from hundreds of nominees, Svehla is among 31 honorees getting recognition this year.
GTE’S 12TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP INCREASED TO $3K FOR 26 STUDENTS By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial continues to give back to members and support education with its 12th annual student scholarship program. The credit union has elevated its awards from $2,500 to $3,000 to support student members and their educational journeys.
GTE FINANCIAL TO HOST 10TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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Leading not-for-profit credit union, GTE Financial, is thrilled to host its 10th annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament to raise funds for the GTE Student Scholarship program. The tournament will take place on Monday, March 6, at The Bayou Club. Registration opens at 10:30 AM, and the tournament will begin at Noon.
GTE Financial Announces Acquisition Of Local Insurance Group Serving Hispanic Community By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s leading financial institutions, has acquired Blue Star Insurance Group Inc., a local and regional agency focusing on auto, home, business, life, and health insurance. The acquisition helps the credit union expand its insurance offerings into Tampa’s Hispanic market.
GTE Financial Takes Its Rewards Program To New Level With Pay With Points By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial, one of Tampa’s leading financial institutions, is taking its rewards program, Go Points, a step further with a new Pay With Points feature.
GTE Financial Raised Over $500K In 2022 For Local Tampa Bay Organizations By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial’s goal is to benefit the community through passionate support of local charities and initiatives that prioritize people over profits. The not-for-profit financial institution raised and donated $514,174 to local Tampa Bay charities and organizations in 2022.
GTE FINANCIAL GIFTS HOLIDAY WISHLISTS TO 8 FAMILIES FOR THE 9TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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TAMPA, FL, December 2022: As a leading not-for-profit credit union, GTE Financial is committed to giving back to the Tampa Bay community and putting members first. The credit union is fulfilling the holiday wish lists of eight member families through its Make Hope Real initiative for the 9th consecutive year.
GTE FINANCIAL PROMOTES NEW AVP OF INVESTMENTS AND AVP OF INSURANCE AGENCY By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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TAMPA, FL December 2022: Locally owned and operated credit union, GTE Financial, continues to build a knowledgeable and passionate team. The organization is pleased to announce the promotions of Michael Simon to AVP of Investments and August Hopf to AVP of Insurance Agency.
GTE FINANCIAL NOW OFFERS BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial, one of Tampa’s leading financial institutions, announces it is now offering checking accounts to local nonprofit organizations to position them for maximum impact with fewer fees, more services, and partnership opportunities. With GTE’s commitment to philanthropy and nonprofits around Tampa Bay, the credit union is proud to offer organizations an option that aligns
GTE FINANCIAL OPENS MEMBER SUBMISSIONS FOR NINTH ANNUAL MAKE HOPE REAL INITIATIVE By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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As a not-for-profit credit union, GTE Financial prides itself on giving back to the Tampa Bay community and putting members first. For the ninth consecutive year, the credit union is accepting member submissions for its Make Hope Real initiative, an internal philanthropic effort meant to help families in need during the holiday season.
GTE FINANCIAL CEO TO SPEAK ON INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP AT NCUA’S DEI & ACCESS SUMMIT By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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Brian Best, President and CEO of GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s largest financial institutions, will speak at this year’s National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) DEI & Access Summit.
GTE FINANCIAL SVP AND CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER NAMED 2022 40 UNDER 40 HONOREE By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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Local Tampa Bay credit union, GTE Financial, is proud to announce Jennifer Maxfield, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, has been named a 40 under 40 honoree for both the Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ) and the Business Observer. With over 700 nominations this year, Maxfield was chosen among the most competitive pool of
GTE Financial Wins At Gramercy Institute Financial Content Marketing Awards By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial, one of Tampa’s largest locally owned and operated financial institutions, is happy to announce they won the Internal Marketing category at the Gramercy Institute’s 2022 Financial Content Marketing Awards. The Gramercy Institute recognized the credit union for its Culture Book, a collection of photos of GTE employees, community and philanthropy events, a letter
GTE FINANCIAL PROMOTES GERHARD TOTH TO VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS BANKING By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial, Tampa’s premier not-for-profit credit union, is pleased to announce the promotion of Gerhard Toth to Vice President of Business Banking. Toth quickly worked his way up after his first year at the credit union from Business Banking Manager to Vice President.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 06, 2024
CU Student Choice and Directions Credit Union Offer New Financing Option for Aviation Maintenance Trainees
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics Announce Statewide FinTech Competition
Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2025 CreditUnions.com Media Kit
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Susanne Miller as Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance
State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Announces its Endorsement of SECU’s Board-Nominated Candidates Citing Their Representation for State Employees
Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 Concludes, Highlighting Community Focus and Financial Security in an AI Era
ASA and Sharetec Partner to Transform Credit Union, Fintech Collaboration
GTE Financial Celebrates Excellence: Dr. Traci’s House Among Top 15 Finalists At Inaugural Business Ambassador Awards
UMassFive Voted ‘Best Credit Union’ and More in Local Reader Polls
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 30, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 2,925 Filled Backpacks to 12 County Offices of Education Throughout California
Alogent’s Unify Platform Wins TAG Fintech ADVANCE Award for Innovation in Enterprise Deposits Automation
Gulf Winds Supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Minden
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
GreenState Credit Union announces new CFO
Corporate Central Announces Economic Outlook Conference with Keynote Speaker Kim Lear
Credit Union Fans Raise Over $38,000 at Credit Union Day at the Ballpark
INOVA names scholarship winners for 2024
Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 to Spotlight “Safe AI” in Community Banking
Hartford Federal Credit Union Selects Lucas Manzi as SVP-Chief Financial Officer
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 16, 2024
Maine’s Downeast Credit Union Partners with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Strategic Marketing Fuels 48% Loan Growth at UCCU
Datava and Corridor announce a Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Data and Decision Management for Credit Unions
ORIGENCE TO HOST ECONOMIC AND CREDIT UNION UPDATE WEBINAR WITH TRUSTAGE’S CHIEF ECONOMIST STEVEN RICK
Alogent and Mitek Announce Partnership to Tackle Ballooning Check Fraud Epidemic
Hunter Pence’s Healthy Planet Project and Redwood Credit Union Team Up to Beautify San Francisco School
GTE Financial Launches Student Perks Program To Offer Rewards To Young Members
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 06, 2024
CU Student Choice and Directions Credit Union Offer New Financing Option for Aviation Maintenance Trainees
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics Announce Statewide FinTech Competition
Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2025 CreditUnions.com Media Kit
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Susanne Miller as Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance
State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Announces its Endorsement of SECU’s Board-Nominated Candidates Citing Their Representation for State Employees
Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 Concludes, Highlighting Community Focus and Financial Security in an AI Era
ASA and Sharetec Partner to Transform Credit Union, Fintech Collaboration
GTE Financial Celebrates Excellence: Dr. Traci’s House Among Top 15 Finalists At Inaugural Business Ambassador Awards
UMassFive Voted ‘Best Credit Union’ and More in Local Reader Polls
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 30, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 2,925 Filled Backpacks to 12 County Offices of Education Throughout California
Alogent’s Unify Platform Wins TAG Fintech ADVANCE Award for Innovation in Enterprise Deposits Automation
Gulf Winds Supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Minden
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
GreenState Credit Union announces new CFO
Corporate Central Announces Economic Outlook Conference with Keynote Speaker Kim Lear
Credit Union Fans Raise Over $38,000 at Credit Union Day at the Ballpark
INOVA names scholarship winners for 2024
Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 to Spotlight “Safe AI” in Community Banking
Hartford Federal Credit Union Selects Lucas Manzi as SVP-Chief Financial Officer
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 16, 2024
Maine’s Downeast Credit Union Partners with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Strategic Marketing Fuels 48% Loan Growth at UCCU
Datava and Corridor announce a Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Data and Decision Management for Credit Unions
ORIGENCE TO HOST ECONOMIC AND CREDIT UNION UPDATE WEBINAR WITH TRUSTAGE’S CHIEF ECONOMIST STEVEN RICK
Alogent and Mitek Announce Partnership to Tackle Ballooning Check Fraud Epidemic
Hunter Pence’s Healthy Planet Project and Redwood Credit Union Team Up to Beautify San Francisco School
GTE Financial Launches Student Perks Program To Offer Rewards To Young Members
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 06, 2024
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CU Student Choice and Directions Credit Union Offer New Financing Option for Aviation Maintenance Trainees
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Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics Announce Statewide FinTech Competition
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Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2025 CreditUnions.com Media Kit
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Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Susanne Miller as Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance
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State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Announces its Endorsement of SECU’s Board-Nominated Candidates Citing Their Representation for State Employees
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