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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 announced that its ongoing partnership with the California State University Long Beach (CSULB) College of Education has achieved solid results in recent years for its evidence-based, multifaceted program to mentor and train teachers to ensure

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that it received four national awards for its financial education initiatives from the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN). The awards were presented during the CUFEN annual conference held July 21 – 24 in

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Joan Nelson Award Scholarship in San Diego County

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, has partnered with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) to sponsor the Joan Nelson Award Scholarship. The credit union has granted $7,500 to underwrite the scholarship, which supports those who want to further their education to pursue careers in

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

Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education in 2003, today announced that its annual golf tournament fundraising event raised an estimated $160,000. The event was held June 24 at the Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach. The funds raised

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team raised more than $56,390 for Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC) during CHOC Walk in the Park 2024. This marks the third year in a row as the highest fundraising corporate team at CHOC Walk.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest in the country serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union has been recognized by the Orange County Business Journal for its ongoing efforts and commitment to create a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. In a special

Operations & HR

Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®

Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This ...
Strategic Partnerships

Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation

Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership ...
Making A Difference

Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative ...
Strategic Partnerships

Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services

WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement ...
Making A Difference

Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative

When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence

Pensacola, Florida (July 1, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the ...
Strategic Partnerships

Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Technology

Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments

Alogent announced it has been named the recipient of the Excellence in Tech Editor’s Choice – Software and Service Providers ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2026

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

TriUnity Foundation Opens National Grant Cycle for Credit Union Members Facing Terminal Illness

TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit built by and for credit unions, has opened its next national grant cycle for members facing ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of America’s ...
Other

Stephanie Schmidt Earns National Check Professional Accreditation

Corporate Central recently announced that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, AFPP, NCP, CWCUL, CUDE, CCUE, CCUFC, CCCM, Vice President Member Experience, has ...
Other

CUES and TruStage® Announce Inaugural 2026 Leadership Pathways Cohort

CUES and TruStage® today announced the 25 credit union professionals selected for the inaugural CUES x TruStage Leadership Pathways cohort, ...
Making A Difference

Texas A&M IBE Students Raise $54,000 for Local Nonprofits

Student-led company teams pitched their unique business concepts to a panel of financial experts from Aggieland Credit Union. The credit ...
Making A Difference

SECU’s Statewide Network of 275 Branches to Serve as Collection Sites for Governor’s School Supply Drive

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce its support for the 2026 Governor’s School Supply Drive, accepting donations ...
Strategic Partnerships

Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Greenlight to Help Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids and Teens

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced a partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (Greenlight) to better serve families and ...
Other

Vizo Financial Announces Board Officers Following 2026 Annual Meeting

On June 17, 2026, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union held its 2026 Annual Meeting. Member credit unions participated virtually to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 26, 2026

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

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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.
Making A Difference

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Other

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 ...
New Product Releases

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Charity Events

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®

Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This ...
Strategic Partnerships

Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation

Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership ...
Making A Difference

Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative ...
Strategic Partnerships

Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services

WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement ...
Making A Difference

Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative

When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence

Pensacola, Florida (July 1, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the ...
Strategic Partnerships

Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Technology

Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments

Alogent announced it has been named the recipient of the Excellence in Tech Editor’s Choice – Software and Service Providers ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2026

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

TriUnity Foundation Opens National Grant Cycle for Credit Union Members Facing Terminal Illness

TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit built by and for credit unions, has opened its next national grant cycle for members facing ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of America’s ...
Other

Stephanie Schmidt Earns National Check Professional Accreditation

Corporate Central recently announced that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, AFPP, NCP, CWCUL, CUDE, CCUE, CCUFC, CCCM, Vice President Member Experience, has ...
Other

CUES and TruStage® Announce Inaugural 2026 Leadership Pathways Cohort

CUES and TruStage® today announced the 25 credit union professionals selected for the inaugural CUES x TruStage Leadership Pathways cohort, ...
Making A Difference

Texas A&M IBE Students Raise $54,000 for Local Nonprofits

Student-led company teams pitched their unique business concepts to a panel of financial experts from Aggieland Credit Union. The credit ...
Making A Difference

SECU’s Statewide Network of 275 Branches to Serve as Collection Sites for Governor’s School Supply Drive

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce its support for the 2026 Governor’s School Supply Drive, accepting donations ...
Strategic Partnerships

Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Greenlight to Help Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids and Teens

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced a partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (Greenlight) to better serve families and ...
Other

Vizo Financial Announces Board Officers Following 2026 Annual Meeting

On June 17, 2026, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union held its 2026 Annual Meeting. Member credit unions participated virtually to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 26, 2026

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

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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.
Making A Difference

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Other

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 ...
New Product Releases

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Charity Events

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...

Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®

Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This recognition is based entirely on ...

Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement with Saco Valley Credit Union. ...

Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation

Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership team as Vice President of ...

Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Through ...

Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services

WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement with Central Maine Federal Credit ...

Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative

When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The Orioles’ first baseman and his ...
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