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.
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
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets
Coastal Credit Union announced today that it has reached $5 billion in assets. Coastal initially hit the $5 billion mark at the end of January, and growth has continued through the spring. Through the end of April, Coastal’s assets are $5.148 billion.
Joe Mecca
May 10, 2024
CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry
Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services
Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt ...
Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses
LANSING, Mich. — For many entrepreneurs, having a strong business idea is only the beginning. Knowing how to tell that ...
Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Lisa Back, CFO, to Executive Vice President. Since joining the credit union in late ...
Harvard Federal Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Its Data Analytics Partner
Harvard Federal Credit Union is Partnering with Arkatechture to Strengthen Data Strategy, Enhance Decision-Making, and Deliver Greater Value to Members
Redwood Credit Union celebrates local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month
During Small Business Month, Redwood Credit Union (RCU)—a full-service Northern California and Bay Area credit union providing personal and business ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 08, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Hometown Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Hometown Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its commercial loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 10th Anniversary Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Indiana Members Credit Union is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Cancer Awareness Debit Card by naming Pink ...
Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union
Fort Worth, Texas — May 1, 2026 — Fort Worth Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it will ...
Coastal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Field Trip for Title I Students at Coastal Music Park
Coastal Credit Union welcomed more than 60 students and volunteers to the Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Wednesday, May ...
Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management Offerings
A new partnership between Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions gives credit unions access to specialized risk management solutions. The ...
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Debra Watts, David Gouin, and M. Christina Rivera.
CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union Announce Strategic Partnership
CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union announce a strategic partnership and planned merger, bringing together two Michigan-based credit ...
Alogent Earns Three Finalist Nominations at the 2026 PayTech Awards for AI Driven Fraud Prevention and Consumer and Business Payments
Alogent has been named a finalist in three categories at the PayTech Awards, earning recognition for Best AI Solution – ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Intelligence Report: Spirit Airlines Shutdown Triggers 1,000% Surge in Chargeback Claims Across Issuer Network
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates 65 Years of Member Focused Service
We’re proud to celebrate 65 years of partnership, progress, and community impact. From our roots serving IBM employees to supporting ...
LAFCU celebrates graduates of financial education program aimed at strengthening community financial stability
LANSING, Mich. — For many participants, the Pathway to Financial Transformation program represents more than financial education — it’s a ...
Employee-Led Giving at 3Rivers Drives $1.5M+ in Community Impact
I’m sharing a story from 3Rivers Credit Union on how our employee-led giving campaign has generated more than $1.5 million ...
One Nevada Named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner
LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner, joining an ...
LAFCU offering $10,000 in grants to help individuals improve their financial futures
LANSING, Mich. — For many people, financial progress can be undone by one medical bill, one high-interest balance or one ...
CU STUDENT CHOICE MARKS 18 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH WORDS OF WISDOM AND SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of education financing solutions for credit unions, marked its 18th anniversary on May 5 ...
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Renames Charitable Foundation
Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) announced today that it has renamed its charitable foundation, formerly known as the ...
TW Lending Group Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
TW Lending Group has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...
Tina Muth Promoted to Market President of Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas Credit Union has promoted Tina Muth as Market President, leading strategic expansion and operations for the Aggieland Credit ...
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2026 Recipients for Annual Scholarship Program
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (May 1, 2026) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 01, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger
Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand ...
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earns Three National Diamond Awards for Innovative Marketing
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has been recognized for national excellence in marketing, earning three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions ...
CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry
Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services
Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt ...
Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses
LANSING, Mich. — For many entrepreneurs, having a strong business idea is only the beginning. Knowing how to tell that ...
Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Lisa Back, CFO, to Executive Vice President. Since joining the credit union in late ...
Harvard Federal Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Its Data Analytics Partner
Harvard Federal Credit Union is Partnering with Arkatechture to Strengthen Data Strategy, Enhance Decision-Making, and Deliver Greater Value to Members
Redwood Credit Union celebrates local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month
During Small Business Month, Redwood Credit Union (RCU)—a full-service Northern California and Bay Area credit union providing personal and business ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 08, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Hometown Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Hometown Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its commercial loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 10th Anniversary Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Indiana Members Credit Union is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Cancer Awareness Debit Card by naming Pink ...
Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union
Fort Worth, Texas — May 1, 2026 — Fort Worth Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it will ...
Coastal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Field Trip for Title I Students at Coastal Music Park
Coastal Credit Union welcomed more than 60 students and volunteers to the Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Wednesday, May ...
Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management Offerings
A new partnership between Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions gives credit unions access to specialized risk management solutions. The ...
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Debra Watts, David Gouin, and M. Christina Rivera.
CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union Announce Strategic Partnership
CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union announce a strategic partnership and planned merger, bringing together two Michigan-based credit ...
Alogent Earns Three Finalist Nominations at the 2026 PayTech Awards for AI Driven Fraud Prevention and Consumer and Business Payments
Alogent has been named a finalist in three categories at the PayTech Awards, earning recognition for Best AI Solution – ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Intelligence Report: Spirit Airlines Shutdown Triggers 1,000% Surge in Chargeback Claims Across Issuer Network
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates 65 Years of Member Focused Service
We’re proud to celebrate 65 years of partnership, progress, and community impact. From our roots serving IBM employees to supporting ...
LAFCU celebrates graduates of financial education program aimed at strengthening community financial stability
LANSING, Mich. — For many participants, the Pathway to Financial Transformation program represents more than financial education — it’s a ...
Employee-Led Giving at 3Rivers Drives $1.5M+ in Community Impact
I’m sharing a story from 3Rivers Credit Union on how our employee-led giving campaign has generated more than $1.5 million ...
One Nevada Named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner
LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner, joining an ...
LAFCU offering $10,000 in grants to help individuals improve their financial futures
LANSING, Mich. — For many people, financial progress can be undone by one medical bill, one high-interest balance or one ...
CU STUDENT CHOICE MARKS 18 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH WORDS OF WISDOM AND SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of education financing solutions for credit unions, marked its 18th anniversary on May 5 ...
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Renames Charitable Foundation
Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) announced today that it has renamed its charitable foundation, formerly known as the ...
TW Lending Group Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
TW Lending Group has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...
Tina Muth Promoted to Market President of Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas Credit Union has promoted Tina Muth as Market President, leading strategic expansion and operations for the Aggieland Credit ...
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2026 Recipients for Annual Scholarship Program
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (May 1, 2026) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 01, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger
Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand ...
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earns Three National Diamond Awards for Innovative Marketing
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has been recognized for national excellence in marketing, earning three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions ...
CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry
Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the association’s highest recognition for individuals, ...
ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services
Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt Motyka as a new Director, ...
Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses
LANSING, Mich. — For many entrepreneurs, having a strong business idea is only the beginning. Knowing how to tell that story, reach customers and build ...
Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Lisa Back, CFO, to Executive Vice President. Since joining the credit union in late 2023, Back has played an ...
Harvard Federal Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Its Data Analytics Partner
Harvard Federal Credit Union is Partnering with Arkatechture to Strengthen Data Strategy, Enhance Decision-Making, and Deliver Greater Value to Members