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Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for Tots: Stuff-a-Bus campaign. Now through December 6th, each Coastal branch will have collection barrels for members and the community to donate a new, unwrapped gift that will go to a child in need in the
Joe Mecca
November 15, 2024
Coastal Credit Union Promotes Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations
Coastal Credit Union has promoted Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations. In her role, Sawyer will develop and execute Coastal’s deposit and payment services strategies in support of the credit union’s overall strategic plan. She will lead deposit and payment services process improvement, direct service delivery operations, build highly competent customer service teams, and
Joe Mecca
November 1, 2024
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grants Nearing $1 Million for 2024
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $260,000 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q4 2024 grant cycle, which brings the total foundation grants to $965,500 for the year. The 19 grants given to these nonprofits will improve access to resources and support financial well-being programs throughout our local communities. Grants include $20,000
Joe Mecca
October 18, 2024
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award Scholarship Funds to Eleven Students
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation, in partnership with Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, is proud to announce eleven recipients of the Credit Union Scholarship Program, totaling $33,000 awarded in scholarship funds. All scholarships are merit based, with three being larger amounts based on financial needs.
Joe Mecca
July 3, 2024
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Unveil Latest Home in Chapel Hill
On June 29, the Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County celebrated the nonprofit’s newest homebuyers in the Gattis Court community in Chapel Hill. Officials from the Town of Chapel Hill joined representatives from the foundation, Coastal Credit Union, Compass Center and Habitat for Humanity for the ceremony. The Gattis Court
Joe Mecca
July 2, 2024
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards $438k in Grants
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $438,000 to 16 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q2 2024 grant cycle. The sixteen grants given to these nonprofits will improve access to resources and support financial well-being programs throughout our local communities. Grants include $100,000 to the United Way of the Greater Triangle, which will continue
Joe Mecca
June 21, 2024
Coastal Credit Union’s Daymark Realty Reaches Five Million Dollar Savings Milestone
Coastal Credit Union’s real estate subsidiary, Daymark Realty, reached another milestone this month, having saved Coastal members more than $5 million in real estate fees since the service launched in 2007. Savings are calculated as the difference between the listing fees that members pay versus typical fees in the market.
Joe Mecca
June 21, 2024
Coastal Credit Union and Ripe for Revival Debut New Mobile Food Market
On June 13, Coastal Credit Union and Ripe for Revival hosted a ribbon cutting and announcement of their new partnership. The event showcased Ripe for Revival’s new Coastal-branded mobile food market that will participate in community events feeding those in need. Funding for the mobile market was made possible in part through more than $100,000
Joe Mecca
June 17, 2024
Coastal Credit Union Named to the 2024 Best Employers List by Business North Carolina Magazine
Business North Carolina magazine has announced that Coastal Credit Union has been named one of its 2024 North Carolina Best Employers. This is the seventh time that Coastal has won the award over the past eight years, and it marks the tenth year in a row that the credit union has earned at least one
Joe Mecca
June 11, 2024
Coastal Credit Union Hires Doreen Duffy, VP of Human Resources
Coastal Credit Union has hired Doreen Duffy as VP of Human Resources. In her role, Duffy will develop and execute Coastal’s human resources strategy in support of the credit union’s overall strategic plan. She will be responsible for succession planning, talent management, performance management, benefits, and compensation. She and her team will work proactively with
Joe Mecca
June 11, 2024
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief ...
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility ...
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of ...
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community ...
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a ...
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
The fourth annual Birthday Benefit Bash, a community fundraiser that celebrates the birthdays of Brett Martinez, President and CEO of ...
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
Alogent announced a strategic partnership with Solution Optimizers, a professional services and consulting firm, to help banks and credit unions ...
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending, where he focuses on the credit union’s ...
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2026–2027 academic year. The financial institution ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has established a five-year partnership with the University Foundation on behalf of Sacramento State to support ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst FCU has awarded more than $200,000 in college scholarships to 245 recipients as part of its 2026 Member Education ...
Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union
Corelation, Inc. is proud to announce the successful conversion of Mountain America Credit Union to its KeyStone core processing platform. ...
Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro
Corporate Central is pleased to announce it now offers ACH Fraud Scanning through a partnership with Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS). ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls
Wilmington, DE — June 23, 2026 — Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward
Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2026 – The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU) Board of Directors is pleased to ...
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union took home six prestigious Pinnacle Awards at the annual Cornerstone League marketing competition, demonstrating outstanding creative ...
One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined
LendKey announced the release of “How Credit Unions Can Steal SoFi’s Playbook: A Guide to Member Acquisition, Relationship Depth, and ...
Redwood Credit Union hosts free North Bay Shred‑a‑thons to fight fraud and support local nonprofits
Santa Rosa, Calif., June 17, 2026 — People wanting to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft should start with ...
BECU expands further into South Puget Sound with new locations in Tumwater and Lacey
SEATTLE (June 17, 2026) — BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is adding new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) in Tumwater and ...
Chartway Ranked No. 1 Credit Union in Virginia by Forbes, Earns America’s Best-In-State Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year
Chartway Credit Union has been ranked the No. 1 credit union in Virginia and named to the Forbes list of ...
Clearview Federal Credit Union Expands Pittsburgh-Area Presence with Flagship Financial Center
Clearview Federal Credit Union announced plans to expand its Pittsburgh-area presence with a new flagship financial center in Green Tree, ...
UNITED NATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PUBLISHES 2025 IMPACT REPORT
NEW YORK, 15 June 2026 – The United Nations Federal Credit Union, UNFCU, announced the release of its 2025 Impact ...
Meriwest Credit Union Named a 2026 Best Place to Work for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Honored to be named a 2026 Best Place to Work by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing
Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as ...
National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union
National Cooperative Bank provided a $4 million subordinated debt loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union to support strategic initiatives, including ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest credit unions, announces the hiring of Darena Merdzhanova, JD, MBA, CRCM as ...
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief ...
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility ...
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of ...
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community ...
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a ...
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
The fourth annual Birthday Benefit Bash, a community fundraiser that celebrates the birthdays of Brett Martinez, President and CEO of ...
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
Alogent announced a strategic partnership with Solution Optimizers, a professional services and consulting firm, to help banks and credit unions ...
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending, where he focuses on the credit union’s ...
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2026–2027 academic year. The financial institution ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has established a five-year partnership with the University Foundation on behalf of Sacramento State to support ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst FCU has awarded more than $200,000 in college scholarships to 245 recipients as part of its 2026 Member Education ...
Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union
Corelation, Inc. is proud to announce the successful conversion of Mountain America Credit Union to its KeyStone core processing platform. ...
Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro
Corporate Central is pleased to announce it now offers ACH Fraud Scanning through a partnership with Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS). ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls
Wilmington, DE — June 23, 2026 — Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward
Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2026 – The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU) Board of Directors is pleased to ...
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union took home six prestigious Pinnacle Awards at the annual Cornerstone League marketing competition, demonstrating outstanding creative ...
One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined
LendKey announced the release of “How Credit Unions Can Steal SoFi’s Playbook: A Guide to Member Acquisition, Relationship Depth, and ...
Redwood Credit Union hosts free North Bay Shred‑a‑thons to fight fraud and support local nonprofits
Santa Rosa, Calif., June 17, 2026 — People wanting to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft should start with ...
BECU expands further into South Puget Sound with new locations in Tumwater and Lacey
SEATTLE (June 17, 2026) — BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is adding new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) in Tumwater and ...
Chartway Ranked No. 1 Credit Union in Virginia by Forbes, Earns America’s Best-In-State Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year
Chartway Credit Union has been ranked the No. 1 credit union in Virginia and named to the Forbes list of ...
Clearview Federal Credit Union Expands Pittsburgh-Area Presence with Flagship Financial Center
Clearview Federal Credit Union announced plans to expand its Pittsburgh-area presence with a new flagship financial center in Green Tree, ...
UNITED NATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PUBLISHES 2025 IMPACT REPORT
NEW YORK, 15 June 2026 – The United Nations Federal Credit Union, UNFCU, announced the release of its 2025 Impact ...
Meriwest Credit Union Named a 2026 Best Place to Work for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Honored to be named a 2026 Best Place to Work by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing
Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as ...
National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union
National Cooperative Bank provided a $4 million subordinated debt loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union to support strategic initiatives, including ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest credit unions, announces the hiring of Darena Merdzhanova, JD, MBA, CRCM as ...
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief People Officer. Turner-Carr joins Worth ...
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility beyond traditional undergraduate and graduate ...
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of Regulation and Supervision—Credit Unions for ...
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund ...
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a new, secure communication solution designed ...