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.
Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.
Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $9.8 billion in assets and more than 470,000 members nationwide, proudly announced the appointment of Scott Gyllensten as its new Chief Risk Officer.
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!
CUSO’s Health Insurance Agency Expands, Hires Sam Boore as Employee Benefits Executive
InterLutions, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) delivering innovative and collaborative employee benefit solutions, is pleased to announce the hiring of Sam Boore as Employee Benefits Executive.
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.
Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program
Talent development leader CUES announced registration for CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning 2025 is now open. Celebrating its 30th year in 2025, CEO Institute is a three-part educational series held in partnership with three prestigious business schools.
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
Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People
Kashi Moore-Stallworth has been promoted to senior vice president of people for Redwood Credit Union.
GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long
GTE Financial, a leading community-focused credit union in Tampa Bay, is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and its support for Pride initiatives throughout the entire year. GTE successfully raised $6,200.14 for Metro Inclusive Health this year alone, contributing to $23,597 donated in the last three years. These funds bolster the
COCC Executes Strategic Partnership to Deliver Clover® State-of-the-art Merchant Services
COCC is thrilled to announce its partnership with First Data, a global leader in payments processing to offer the Clover® point-of-sale card processing solution.
Perfect Alignment: How COCC’s Client Success Team Powers Community Financial Institutions Through Strategic Innovation
Imagine a partnership where every vision is perfectly realized, seamlessly aligned with advanced technology and comprehensive support—this is precisely the landscape today’s community banks and credit unions navigate as digital transformation reshapes their sector. Faced with the dual pressures of escalating customer expectations and stringent regulatory demands, financial institutions find a crucial ally in COCC’s
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
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.
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the South Hill area of Spokane. The new location is expected to open in the first quarter of 2025.
myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services
Talent development leader CUES is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its award-winning myCUES Dashboard. The dashboard, designed to provide CUES members easy access to their full array of membership benefits, now includes myCUES Learning enhanced by AI for even greater personalization and functionality.
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced the general availability of the industry’s most advanced Safe-AI suite built exclusively for credit unions and community banks. The comprehensive suite includes AI Agents, AI Assistants, and AI Intelligence, designed to enhance service, operational efficiency, and provide better conversation intelligence for credit
BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients
BCU’s commitment to Empowering People To Discover Financial Freedom continues with the announcement of the 2024 scholarship program recipients. This year, BCU is honored to present ten distinguished Leader of Tomorrow awards – including the new Tom Hodson Compassionate Leader Award for outstanding leadership and commitment to service, and two new A. Rex Johnson BCU
Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution
Advia Credit Union has contributed $11,000 to ECHO, Inc. through its Advancing Lives Grants to assist Wisconsin tornado victims following the June tornadoes that hit southwest Wisconsin. This donation is part of a broader initiative that has raised $35,000 for the community.
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
Advia Credit Union Earns Forbes’ 2024 Best-in-State Recognition
Advia Credit Union has been named one of the Best-in-State Credit Unions by Forbes for 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes, a global business company, in collaboration with Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking research firm.
Redwood Credit Union Birthday Benefit Bash Raises Over $24,000 for Local Nonprofits
A shared birthday party benefit hosted by two friends has ended on a high note, gifting a future filled with music to youth in Marin County.
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
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 19, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Freedom Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials
CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System
Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs
Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026
ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders
eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS
Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ
Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards
SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network
Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central
Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
Freedom Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials
CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System
Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs
Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026
ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders
eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS
Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ
Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards
SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network
Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central
Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
Freedom Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
