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Eltropy Climbs to No. 438 on Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List for 2024

Eltropy has secured the rank of No. 438 on the Inc. 5000 for 2024, marking a significant climb from its previous placements at No. 2,909 in 2022 and No. 618 in 2023. This impressive ranking is a result of Eltropy’s 1,023% three-year growth rate, placing the company among the top performers in the Software category.

American Heritage Credit Union Receives 2024 Tekkie Award for Application of Data and Innovation

American Heritage Credit Union (“American Heritage”) has received a 2024 Tekkie Award for Innovation from Finopotamus, recognizing its use of applying data and innovation to improve various credit union processes and member experiences by working with Datava, an end-to-end data activation platform that works with financial institutions and credit unions.

Inspiration and Dedication: GTE Financial Awards $81,000 In Scholarships To 27 Aspiring Students and $1,039,000 Since 2012

In an enduring commitment to the development of future students, GTE Financial is proud to announce the awarding of $81,000 in scholarships this year, benefitting 27 distinguished students at the 13th annual Student Scholarship Luncheon. Since the inception of the program, GTE Financial has awarded $1,039,000 in scholarship funds. These awards aim to alleviate financial

LGE Foundation donates $20,000 to nonprofits in northwest Georgia

The LGE Community Outreach Foundation recently presented a total of $20,000 to four nonprofit organizations in northwest Georgia as part of LGE Community Credit Union’s ongoing effort to support local communities.

CUES and Currency Marketing Announce Finalists for Prestigious Emerging Leader Title

CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Five Finalists selected to compete for the title of 2024 CUES Emerging Leader.

Small But Mighty: Webinar to Offer Insight into Turning Challenges of Small Credit Unions into Advantages

Support EXP will host a webinar on Wednesday, August 28th, at 2:00 pm (Eastern) exploring what credit unions with limited resources can do to maintain their community-based identity, focus, and control. With the right strategy for overcoming their obstacles, small credit unions can continue to thrive and fulfill their mission of serving their members and

$350,000 Grant from SECU Foundation Helps Expand Access to Healthcare Services in Mecklenburg County

A $350,000 grant from SECU Foundation will help Care Ring significantly expand its comprehensive healthcare services for low-income and uninsured residents of Mecklenburg County. The grant will be used for the renovation of a 13,000 square foot structure in downtown Charlotte that, to date, is recognized as the sole charitable clinic within a seven-mile radius.

North Bay CU Chooses Sharetec for Its Innovation & Open API

Sharetec, a leading provider of cutting-edge credit union technology solutions, announced its new partnership with North Bay Credit Union (CU), the oldest credit union in Sonoma County, California, with an expanded reach in Marin, Solano, and Napa counties. After evaluating half a dozen alternatives, North Bay CU chose Sharetec to help further accelerate its operations

Day Air Named Best Lending Institution in Dayton

Day Air Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been named the Best Lending Institution in Dayton in the prestigious Best of Dayton contest hosted by Dayton.com. Additionally, Day Air was recognized as a finalist in two other highly competitive categories: Best Credit Union and Best Place to Work.

United States Senate Federal Credit Union Appoints Ricardo Pineres as Chief Risk Officer

The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ricardo Pineres as the new Chief Risk Officer, effective July 2024. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ricardo brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in legal, compliance, and regulatory matters to USSFCU.

Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), is proud to announce that Saahil Kamath, Head of AI Products, will be speaking today at the LSCU VISION Conference in Miramar Beach, Florida. Kamath will participate in the conference’s innovative “Shark Tank” session, sharing insights on the incredible potential of generative AI in

Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD

Clearwater Credit Union, Montana’s leading solar loan lender and the second-largest credit union in Montana, is pleased to announce it is launching a new Clean Energy Certificate of Deposit (CD), making it the first financial institution in Montana to offer such a savings product.

Advia Credit Union Launches Annual School Supply Drive

Advia Credit Union is excited to announce the launch of its annual Back to School Supply Drive, running from August 5 to August 23. The community is invited to support local schools by donating essential supplies at any of Advia’s branch locations across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Plus, Advia encourages educators to explore The Advia

Day Air Announces Innovative 7.5% APY* Savings Product

Day Air Credit Union, the leading financial institution headquartered in Montgomery County and renowned nationwide for its commitment to excellence in financial services, proudly announces its partnership with the State of Ohio to introduce an innovative 7.5% APY* savings product tailored to assist any Ohio resident looking to purchase a home in the next five

Corporate Central Proudly Sponsors Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Event, Honoring Heroes and Supporting Communities

Corporate Central is honored to have been the main sponsor of a recent Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk event, demonstrating commitment to supporting the heroes who have served our nation and our communities. The event, which took place on Saturday, August 3 in Muskego, WI, saw participants from all walks of life come together

New Centra location in Zionsville, IN now open

Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union’s new location in Zionsville, IN is now open. Thank you!

Four San Diego County Schools Selected to Receive Grants from Program Powered by SchoolsFirst FCU

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that four San Diego County schools have been selected to receive grants from the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund to support improvements that meet some of the basic physical fitness demands for student-athletes. The

Velera’s TriVerity Announces Integrated Partnership with AKUVO

TriVerity, a Velera company, has partnered with AKUVO, a leader in collections and credit risk technology, to enhance its delinquency management services. This integration will streamline third-party charge-off collections, optimizing credit unions’ recoveries from non-performing loans through AKUVO’s advanced, cloud-based platform.

NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announces an expansion of our Online University covering the release of Module 3 within the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program, which is now accessible to state regulatory agencies. This latest module focuses on essential topics such as financial statement review, basic accounting, Financial Performance Reports

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS

– Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate Board of Directors effective August 1, 2024.

Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO

(Minot, ND) August 1, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Town & Country Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Kalli Schell as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer. “The CEO search and interviews had many qualified applicants in consideration for the CEO position. The Board is excited to announce Kalli

Other

2024 CUES Emerge Competition Judging Panel Announced

CUES and partner Currency Marketing have selected a team of highly-respected credit union leaders to serve as the 2024 CUES ...
Technology

Alogent Recognized as Finalist in Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards for Payment Solutions Innovation

Alogent announce that its Unify platform has been named a finalist for the Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards in the ...
Other

NASCUS Announces 2024-25 Board and Advisory Council Election Results

In August, the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) conducted its annual elections for its Regulator Board and ...
Strategic Partnerships

Coop Manati Chooses Sharetec for Its Modernization & Efficiency

Sharetec, an inventive and advanced leader in credit union technology, recently announced its new partnership with Coop Manati, one of ...
Lending

HealthShare Grants $50,000 in Down Payment Assistance

To support financial stability and homeownership for low-income members, HealthShare Federal Credit Union announced five $10,000 down payment grants, helping ...
Strategic Partnerships

Synergent and Jack Henry Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership

Synergent® and Jack Henry™ recently celebrated the monumental milestone of 20 years of partnership! To commemorate, staff members from both ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Funds Cal Poly Pomona Credentialing Program

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Lending

Centra Credit Union names Lynne Coverdale as new Mortgage Loan Consultant

Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union has added Lynne Coverdale to their team of ...
Strategic Partnerships

Debbie Joins CUNA Strategic Services as New Alliance Provider

CUNA Strategic Services is excited to announce its newest strategic alliance provider, Debbie. Debbie offers a member growth and
Technology

U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Showcases Innovative AI Use at VMware Explore 2024

The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) stood out at VMware Explore 2024, a global conference held at the Venetian ...
Making A Difference

GreenState teams up with local Brewery to make a greener Iowa

Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union have announced the release of the fourth annual A Greener State of Mind, ...
Charity Events

1st MidAmerica Credit Union Delivers $30,000 in Grant Funds

1st MidAmerica Credit Union delivered $30,000 in grant funds to local small businesses in partnership with the Federal Home Loan ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 13, 2024

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

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Successful Education Program at CSU Long Beach

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Strategic Partnerships

Eltropy and Sync 1 Systems Announce Integration to Streamline Loan Origination for Community Financial Institutions

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced an integration with Sync 1 Systems, a ...
Operations & HR

United Federal Credit Union Celebrates Allentown Branches, New Regional Market with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

United Federal Credit Union (United) celebrated its newest region in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Marketing

Alloya’s Leadership Symposium Celebrates its Tenth Year in Nashville

Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union proudly celebrated the tenth anniversary of its Credit Union Leadership Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee last ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Supports Disaster Preparedness with $250,000 Contribution to Feeding the Carolinas

SECU Foundation has awarded a $250,000 grant to Feeding the Carolinas (FTC) for the non-profit’s disaster preparedness efforts in North ...
Charity Events

UMassFive Donates Thousands of Personal Care Items to Local Survival Centers

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is thrilled to announce the success of its personal care items drive, which was held ...
Operations & HR

United Federal Credit Union Recognized as Global Workplace Leader

Already recognized as one of the Top 100 Workplaces in North America, United Federal Credit Union has earned a new ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 06, 2024

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

CU Student Choice and Directions Credit Union Offer New Financing Option for Aviation Maintenance Trainees

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it has collaborated ...
Technology

Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics Announce Statewide FinTech Competition

For the fourth consecutive year, Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the University of Washington Tacoma’s (UWT) Milgard Center for Business Analytics are inviting entrepreneurs to ...
Marketing

Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2025 CreditUnions.com Media Kit

Callahan & Associates, a trusted leader in the credit union industry for nearly 40 years, is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Media ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Susanne Miller as Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance

Susanne Miller has been hired as the new senior vice president over Accounting and Finance for Redwood Credit Union.
Other

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, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 Concludes, Highlighting Community Focus and Financial Security in an AI Era

The third annual Eltropy Leadership Summit, held August 26-28, 2024, at the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, has concluded, leaving ...
Strategic Partnerships

ASA and Sharetec Partner to Transform Credit Union, Fintech Collaboration

ASA, an embedded App Store as a Service provider, today announced a long-term strategic partnership with Sharetec, a web-based core ...
Making A Difference

GTE Financial Celebrates Excellence: Dr. Traci’s House Among Top 15 Finalists At Inaugural Business Ambassador Awards

GTE Financial is dedicated to providing financial solutions, personalized service, and exceptional value to small businesses. The Business Ambassador Awards ...
Other

2024 CUES Emerge Competition Judging Panel Announced

CUES and partner Currency Marketing have selected a team of highly-respected credit union leaders to serve as the 2024 CUES ...
Technology

Alogent Recognized as Finalist in Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards for Payment Solutions Innovation

Alogent announce that its Unify platform has been named a finalist for the Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards in the ...
Other

NASCUS Announces 2024-25 Board and Advisory Council Election Results

In August, the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) conducted its annual elections for its Regulator Board and ...
Strategic Partnerships

Coop Manati Chooses Sharetec for Its Modernization & Efficiency

Sharetec, an inventive and advanced leader in credit union technology, recently announced its new partnership with Coop Manati, one of ...
Lending

HealthShare Grants $50,000 in Down Payment Assistance

To support financial stability and homeownership for low-income members, HealthShare Federal Credit Union announced five $10,000 down payment grants, helping ...
Strategic Partnerships

Synergent and Jack Henry Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership

Synergent® and Jack Henry™ recently celebrated the monumental milestone of 20 years of partnership! To commemorate, staff members from both ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Funds Cal Poly Pomona Credentialing Program

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Lending

Centra Credit Union names Lynne Coverdale as new Mortgage Loan Consultant

Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union has added Lynne Coverdale to their team of ...
Strategic Partnerships

Debbie Joins CUNA Strategic Services as New Alliance Provider

CUNA Strategic Services is excited to announce its newest strategic alliance provider, Debbie. Debbie offers a member growth and
Technology

U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Showcases Innovative AI Use at VMware Explore 2024

The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) stood out at VMware Explore 2024, a global conference held at the Venetian ...
Making A Difference

GreenState teams up with local Brewery to make a greener Iowa

Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union have announced the release of the fourth annual A Greener State of Mind, ...
Charity Events

1st MidAmerica Credit Union Delivers $30,000 in Grant Funds

1st MidAmerica Credit Union delivered $30,000 in grant funds to local small businesses in partnership with the Federal Home Loan ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 13, 2024

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

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Successful Education Program at CSU Long Beach

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Strategic Partnerships

Eltropy and Sync 1 Systems Announce Integration to Streamline Loan Origination for Community Financial Institutions

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced an integration with Sync 1 Systems, a ...
Operations & HR

United Federal Credit Union Celebrates Allentown Branches, New Regional Market with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

United Federal Credit Union (United) celebrated its newest region in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Marketing

Alloya’s Leadership Symposium Celebrates its Tenth Year in Nashville

Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union proudly celebrated the tenth anniversary of its Credit Union Leadership Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee last ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Supports Disaster Preparedness with $250,000 Contribution to Feeding the Carolinas

SECU Foundation has awarded a $250,000 grant to Feeding the Carolinas (FTC) for the non-profit’s disaster preparedness efforts in North ...
Charity Events

UMassFive Donates Thousands of Personal Care Items to Local Survival Centers

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is thrilled to announce the success of its personal care items drive, which was held ...
Operations & HR

United Federal Credit Union Recognized as Global Workplace Leader

Already recognized as one of the Top 100 Workplaces in North America, United Federal Credit Union has earned a new ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 06, 2024

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

CU Student Choice and Directions Credit Union Offer New Financing Option for Aviation Maintenance Trainees

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it has collaborated ...
Technology

Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics Announce Statewide FinTech Competition

For the fourth consecutive year, Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the University of Washington Tacoma’s (UWT) Milgard Center for Business Analytics are inviting entrepreneurs to ...
Marketing

Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2025 CreditUnions.com Media Kit

Callahan & Associates, a trusted leader in the credit union industry for nearly 40 years, is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Media ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Susanne Miller as Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance

Susanne Miller has been hired as the new senior vice president over Accounting and Finance for Redwood Credit Union.
Other

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, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 Concludes, Highlighting Community Focus and Financial Security in an AI Era

The third annual Eltropy Leadership Summit, held August 26-28, 2024, at the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, has concluded, leaving ...
Strategic Partnerships

ASA and Sharetec Partner to Transform Credit Union, Fintech Collaboration

ASA, an embedded App Store as a Service provider, today announced a long-term strategic partnership with Sharetec, a web-based core ...
Making A Difference

GTE Financial Celebrates Excellence: Dr. Traci’s House Among Top 15 Finalists At Inaugural Business Ambassador Awards

GTE Financial is dedicated to providing financial solutions, personalized service, and exceptional value to small businesses. The Business Ambassador Awards ...

2024 CUES Emerge Competition Judging Panel Announced

CUES and partner Currency Marketing have selected a team of highly-respected credit union leaders to serve as the 2024 CUES Emerge judging panel.

Alogent Recognized as Finalist in Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards for Payment Solutions Innovation

Alogent announce that its Unify platform has been named a finalist for the Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards in the Product Innovation, Payment Solutions category. ...

NASCUS Announces 2024-25 Board and Advisory Council Election Results

In August, the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) conducted its annual elections for its Regulator Board and Credit Union Advisory Council. Members ...

Coop Manati Chooses Sharetec for Its Modernization & Efficiency

Sharetec, an inventive and advanced leader in credit union technology, recently announced its new partnership with Coop Manati, one of the fastest growing credit unions ...

HealthShare Grants $50,000 in Down Payment Assistance

To support financial stability and homeownership for low-income members, HealthShare Federal Credit Union announced five $10,000 down payment grants, helping turn the dream of homeownership ...

Synergent and Jack Henry Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership

Synergent® and Jack Henry™ recently celebrated the monumental milestone of 20 years of partnership! To commemorate, staff members from both Synergent and Jack Henry traveled ...
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