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.

Aurora Advantage Core and its Credit Unions & Partners Path to Achievement By Computer Service Professionals, Inc.

Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, a leading innovator in the credit union industry, boasts the success of its recent 2023 Users Conference held in Nashville, TN. The event, themed “Reconnect, Reimagine, and Renew,” brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and credit union professionals from across the nation and the Caribbean to learn how to better

Computer Service Professionals, Inc. November 27, 2023

BCU Named a Computerworld 2024 Best Places to Work in IT By BCU

BCU has been recognized as no. 4 among small organizations in Foundry’s Computerworld 2024 Best Places to Work in IT. The Credit Union’s IT department is the embodiment of BCU’s dedication to employee well-being – offering flexible, hybrid work opportunities; an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); professional growth opportunities; other onsite perks such

BCU November 27, 2023

Unitus Community Credit Union Places Second in National Awards for Philosophy in Action By Unitus Community Credit Union

Unitus Community Credit Union has earned national recognition from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), honored with second place in the prestigious Louise Herring Philosophy in Action Award. The award recognizes credit unions that do an extraordinary job incorporating credit union philosophy into daily operations.

Unitus Community Credit Union November 27, 2023

Unitus Community Credit Union Opens New Branch at Cascade Station By Unitus Community Credit Union

Unitus Community Credit Union’s newest branch is now open at the Cascade Station Shopping Center, located at 9917 NE Cascades Parkway, Portland, OR 97220. This new branch is a relocation of the Mall 205 Branch, which closed permanently on November 16.

Unitus Community Credit Union November 27, 2023

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Gives Three New Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits By Coastal Federal Credit Union

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation announced today that it has awarded $78,500 to three nonprofits in North Carolina. The Foundation prioritizes funding projects in four key areas: promoting financial well-being, increasing affordable housing, supporting financial education, and improving access to resources.

Coastal Federal Credit Union November 27, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 24, 2023 By The Baker Group, LP

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

The Baker Group, LP November 27, 2023

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC Celebrates Finalist Honors in Kehrer Group’s 2023 Top Directors Awards By BCU

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC was recognized as a finalist in the Mid-Size Firms, Credit Union Firms categories, and ranked #4 as a top finalist in the Women-Led Firms category at the Kehrer Group’s annual Top Directors Awards ceremony earlier this month.

BCU November 22, 2023

Callahan’s Evolving Software Empowers Credit Unions To Serve More Effectively By Callahan & Associates, Inc.

Callahan & Associates, the leading data solutions provider for credit unions, is excited to introduce a long-awaited transformation within its product lineup. Users who’ve relied on BranchAnalyzer to evaluate branch performance and identify market opportunities can now conduct their analysis within Peer Suite.

Callahan & Associates, Inc. November 21, 2023

Fall River Municipal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution By Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Fall River Municipal Credit Union has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, Fall River Municipal CU signed a five-year agreement for digital banking from Access Softek, iPay, check processing, statement processing, mobile deposit capture, and

Synergent November 21, 2023

Eltropy Ranks No. 1 on Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Private Companies List for 2023 By Eltropy

Eltropy has been named the No. 1 fastest-growing private company in Silicon Valley for 2023 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. The award is the result of Eltropy’s remarkable 621.8% revenue growth from 2020 to 2022.

Eltropy November 20, 2023

Service One Credit Union Promotes Jonathan Turner By Service One Credit Union

Service One Credit Union is excited to announce the promotion of Jonathan Turner to Director of Wealth Management. In this role, Jonathan will continue to build relationships with members and potential members. He will offer products and services personalized to meet members’ needs for their financial success and security. In addition to his new role,

Service One Credit Union November 20, 2023

Co-op Solutions Takes Home ‘Fintech Company of the Year’ Honors By CO-OP/PSCU

Credit union payments fintech Co-op Solutions took home “Fintech Company of the Year” honors in the annual Prometheus Awards, held November 2 in Des Moines, Iowa. Organized by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), the program annually recognizes what the association calls the “most momentous achievements in technology.”

CO-OP/PSCU November 20, 2023

Chuck Purvis to Lead Ecority as Interim CEO By Ecority

Chuck Purvis has been named Interim CEO and Board Member of Ecority, a nonprofit that has built a national coalition of credit unions and state-chartered green banks and applied for an aggregate of $14.87B in grant funding from the EPA-administered Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

Ecority November 17, 2023

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to New Palestine High School By Indiana Members Credit Union

Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,500 to New Palestine Schools as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program and sponsorship.

Indiana Members Credit Union November 17, 2023

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, celebrated the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union Day on Oct. 19 with events at four of its locations in California. Congressional and state-level elected officials and their staff members in corresponding counties for each location were invited to participate in

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union November 17, 2023

GTE Financial Sets The Bar For Philanthropy In Tampa Bay, Wins TBBW’s 2023 Philanthropist Of The Year Award By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union

Local not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial is proud to announce they won Philanthropist of the Year in the Corporate Business Larger Category (500+ employees) at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s 2023 Philanthropists of the Year Awards. This award honors those who lead the way in Tampa Bay through philanthropic devotion.

GTE Financial Federal Credit Union November 16, 2023

BCU PRESIDENT, CEO MIKE VALENTINE NAMED CREDIT UNION TIMES/ALM LUMINARIES WINNER By BCU

Mike Valentine, BCU President & CEO, was named Credit Union Times LUMINARIES/ALM Award winner in the Executive Leadership – Individual category. Valentine was selected out of 11 other distinguished credit union executives.

BCU November 15, 2023

BECU Expands Footprint with New Financial Centers in Tacoma and Shoreline By BECU

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced it will open financial centers next year in Tacoma, Washington and in the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington. Both locations will join over 60 existing financial centers in serving BECU’s more than 1.4 million members.

BECU November 15, 2023

Co-op Solutions Introduces Co-op Contactless ATM Access By CO-OP/PSCU

Consumers who have grown accustomed to tapping their debit and credit cards at the point of sale will soon be empowered to do the same at credit union-operated ATMs. Thanks to the newly launched Contactless ATM Access from Co-op Solutions, the digital experience of tapping will be enabled for all NCR Atleos terminals now and

CO-OP/PSCU November 15, 2023

Yolo FCU Promotes Jewel Trottier to VP of Risk Management By Yolo Federal Credit Union

Yolo Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jewel Trottier to Vice President of Risk Management. Trottier joined Yolo Federal Credit Union in 2001 and has held several management roles during her tenure at the credit union, including Lending Manager, Director of Internal Audit & Compliance, and AVP of Risk Management.

Yolo Federal Credit Union November 14, 2023

CommonWealth Central Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Experience Officer Kimberly Oblak By Commonwealth Central Credit Union

CommonWealth Central Credit Union has selected Kimberly Oblak as its new Chief Experience Officer (CXO). She was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm that offers a broad range of solutions to help clients optimize their greatest assets – their people.

Commonwealth Central Credit Union November 14, 2023

CUES Year-End Exclusive Membership Upgrade Elevates Potential in the Movement By CUES

Now through December 31, credit unions joining CUES at the Unlimited Membership tier may choose to purchase Unlimited+ Membership at no additional cost, a savings ranging from $1,100 to $1,480 for U.S. credit unions, depending on their asset size.

CUES November 14, 2023

American Banker Names SECU’s Leigh Brady Among Its 2023 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions By State Employees’ Credit Union

American Banker announced today the naming of Leigh Brady, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) president and CEO, to its annual list of the “Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions.” This initiative shines a spotlight on the brightest, most forward-thinking individuals in the credit union industry and expands American Banker’s recognition programs to celebrate the women

State Employees’ Credit Union November 14, 2023

TopLine Financial Credit Union Employees Become Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors By TopLine Financial Credit Union

TopLine Financial Credit Union employees have successfully completed Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Financial Counseling Certification which provides employees with skills and knowledge to help guide members to sound financial decisions. TopLine employees who complete the course receive the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors (CCUFC) designation.

TopLine Financial Credit Union November 14, 2023

Clearview Federal Credit Union to Unveil Modernized Rebrand By Clearview Federal Credit Union

Clearview Federal Credit Union, a leading financial institution serving Southwestern Pennsylvania for more than seven decades, is delighted to announce the launch of its rebrand. As part of this rebranding initiative, community members can expect to see a new Clearview logo and a modernized appearance across multiple company verticals, reflecting the credit union’s commitment to

Clearview Federal Credit Union November 14, 2023

SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Sacramento State Athletics By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union served as the presenting partner for the Sacramento State Hornets football team at the Oct. 21 home game against the Montana State Bobcats, with 17,000 in attendance. During halftime, Josh Smith, vice president, school and

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union November 14, 2023

Unitus Community Credit Union’s Corlinda Wooden Named One of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions By Unitus Community Credit Union

Unitus Community Credit Union SVP/Chief Retail Officer, Corlinda Wooden, has been named one of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions by American Banker. The recognition program celebrates women who are driving innovation, catering to underserved communities, and guiding the future of financial services. The award shines a spotlight on the brightest, most forward-thinking individuals

Unitus Community Credit Union November 14, 2023

Corporate Central Welcomes Mary Slottke as Business Development Executive By Corporate Central Credit Union

Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Mary Slottke as a Business Development Executive. In this role, Slottke will proactively evaluate the financial climate of credit unions, identify their needs, and position Corporate Central solutions to meet those needs. She will market the organization’s financial products and services, advise and schedule training, educational, and

Corporate Central Credit Union November 13, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 10, 2023 By The Baker Group, LP