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SECU Foundation Awards $1 Million to TROSA for Expansion of Durham Campus

SECU Foundation continues its support for the non-profit TROSA (Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc.) with a $1 million capital grant to support the expansion of its Durham campus that will provide an additional 90 licensed treatment beds and 17 new rooms for therapy and education.

SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker

American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions” for the second consecutive year. She sits atop the 2024 list. Issued annually, it recognizes women who are addressing the problems and opportunities that their organizations and members face while serving

SECU’s Annual Statewide Toy Drive is Happening Now

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is excited to announce that its third annual statewide Toy Drive is officially underway and will continue through December 6. All 275 branches will serve as drop-off sites for the drive to help spread the joy of the holiday season to local children and families.

SECU Members Benefit from Suncoast Credit Union Mobile ATM During Storm Recovery

Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union generously provided State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) with a mobile ATM to help support the financial needs of its members and area residents affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina (WNC). The mobile ATM offers 24-hour availability and is currently located at SECU’s Asheville-Oak Plaza Branch, which is without a

SouthLight Healthcare Awarded $500,000 Grant to Help Expand Access to Outpatient Treatment Services

– SECU Foundation awarded a $500,000 grant to SouthLight Healthcare, one of the area’s leading non-profit providers of outpatient and community-based services for mental health and substance use treatment. Funding will support the renovation of the outpatient treatment center at its Wake County main campus to help expand its reach and impact in Johnston, Durham,

State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Announces its Endorsement of SECU’s Board-Nominated Candidates Citing Their Representation for State Employees

The State Employees Association of North Carolina has announced its support and endorsement for Robert Brinson, Mark Fleming, Stelfanie Williams, and McKinley Wooten Jr., the Board-nominated candidates for State Employees’ Credit Union’s (SECU) upcoming Board of Directors election. SEANC members are North Carolina’s current and retired state government employees, the same as the Credit Union’s

SECU Foundation Renews Support of Lead for North Carolina with $1 Million Grant

SECU Foundation has announced its renewed support of Lead for North Carolina (LFNC), a post-graduate fellowship program at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Government. With its $1 million grant, the Foundation will serve as the lead funder for the placement of up to 150 LFNC SECU fellows in paid

SECU Foundation Provides Financing for Bertie County Workforce Housing

With assistance from SECU Foundation, Bertie County opened its doors July 1 to welcome tenants to a new 24-unit housing complex for public school and local government employees. The Foundation provided Partners for Bertie County Public Schools with interest-free construction financing and 15-year interest-free permanent financing of $3.1 million.

Business North Carolina Names SECU CEO Leigh Brady Among North Carolina’s Most Influential Leaders

Business North Carolina recently announced its selection of North Carolina’s most influential leaders, naming State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady to the magazine’s 2024 Power List. Brady was featured among the state’s most prominent individuals in the finance and insurance industry. Brady became president and CEO of the country’s second largest

Charity Events

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity ...
Other

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit ...
Other

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.
Marketing

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 ...
Operations & HR

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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
Other

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 ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Marketing

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors

Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Debra Watts, David Gouin, and M. Christina Rivera.
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Technology

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 – ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Marketing

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Lending

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Operations & HR

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Charity Events

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity ...
Other

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit ...
Other

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.
Marketing

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 ...
Operations & HR

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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
Other

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 ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Marketing

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors

Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Debra Watts, David Gouin, and M. Christina Rivera.
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Technology

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 – ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Marketing

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Lending

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Operations & HR

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity Golf Tournament, set to take ...

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit union professionals, Vizo Financial’s 2026 ...

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 ...
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