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Adults Recovering from Addiction or Incarceration to Benefit from SECU Foundation Grant By State Employees’ Credit Union
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SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $40,000 grant for the Lenoir County non-profit Hope Restorations. The funding will support the expansion of its program model for adults recovering from addiction and/or incarceration through intervention programs and job skills training in home restoration and renovation.
INOVA Federal Awarded Business of the Month from the Greater Elkhart Chamber Business Recognition Council By INOVA Federal Credit Union
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Elkhart, IN — INOVA Federal has been recognized as Business of the Month by the Greater Elkhart Chamber Business Recognition Council for its involvement in the Chamber community.
For Members OnlyTM FCU, founded by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® partners with Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, to launch its own niche, fully digital Credit Union By Computer Service Professionals, Inc.
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Jefferson City, MO: The name “For Members Only” speaks to niche banking and its ongoing service to 355,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Steeped in tradition, service, and distinguished professionals, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha are entering the financial-services space to help build generational wealth. Backed by their sorority mission since 1908 to
Horizon Credit Union Creative Team Creates Original Mural for Spokane HOPE By Horizon Credit Union
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The creative team at Horizon Credit Union recently had the opportunity to step away from its well-known brown to create a unique mural for the kids and parents of Spokane HOPE — an organization that helps deaf and hard-of-hearing kids to learn to listen and speak.
Advantis Credit Union Celebrates Completion of New Campus in Oregon City By Advantis Credit Union
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Advantis Credit Union campus consolidates four separate office buildings in three different cities into a modern 76,211-square-foot campus on 12 acres, unites 230 staff in one collaborative environment.
GCS CREDIT UNION RECEIVES MASTERCARD AWARD By Revity Credit Union
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GCS Credit Union was recently awarded the Doing Well by Doing Good Award by Mastercard for their charitable and community efforts as part of Mastercard’s Community Institution Segment Awards.
Stephanie Stout Promoted to Vice President at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union By Greater Texas Federal Credit Union
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Stephanie Stout has been named to the Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union executive team with a promotion to Vice President, Member Contact Center.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 17, 2023 By The Baker Group, LP
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Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Funds Two Habitat for Humanity Builds in Honor of Retiring CEO Chuck Purvis By Coastal Federal Credit Union
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The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has granted $100,000 each to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and Habitat for Humanity of Durham County to fund the building of two homes in honor of Coastal’s retiring CEO, Chuck Purvis and his wife, Gail Purvis.
Eltropy’s AI Platform Gets Smarter as Contact Center Demand Surges By Eltropy
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Eltropy’s AI Platform Gets Smarter as Contact Center Demand Surges With Call Center volume on the rise across all channels, using AI to automate both routine and complex calls becomes more critical than ever MILPITAS, CA – March 16, 2023 – Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced the latest
UMassFive Collecting Personal Care Items for Local Survival Centers By UMassFive College Federal Credit Union
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During the month of March, the Hadley, Northampton, and Springfield Mercy Medical Center Branches of UMassFive College Federal Credit Union are holding a Personal Care Items Drive to benefit the pantries of the Amherst Survival Center, Northampton Survival Center, and The Gray House. Items collected will be provided, for free, to our neighbors in need.
PCM Credit Union Announces Selection of New President/CEO By PCM Credit Union
PCM Credit Union Announces Selection of New President/CEO Cornerstone Resources’ executive search and professional recruiting division assisted with placement GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (March XX, 2023) — PCM Credit Union’s Board of Directors has named Shelly Mellenberger as its new president/CEO, thanks to an executive search conducted by Cornerstone Resources’ executive search and professional recruiting division.
PCM Credit Union Announces Retirement of President and CEO Dan Wollin By PCM Credit Union
PCM Credit Union Announces Retirement of President and CEO Dan Wollin Green Bay, WI, March 10th, 2023 – PCM Credit Union announces the retirement of Dan Wollin, President and Chief Executive Officer. Shelly Mellenberger, current Senior Vice President, will assume the role of President/CEO. Wollin joined PCM Credit Union as President/CEO in August of 1988.
Greater Texas Credit Union Funds ‘Little Lockers’ at Elementary Schools to Encourage Reading By Greater Texas Federal Credit Union
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Greater Texas Credit Union has partnered with the TEXAS YES Project to provide Little Lockers at elementary schools in the Manor Independent School District.
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Christopher Swartz to Branch Manager in South Bend By United Federal Credit Union
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United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Christopher Swartz to the position of Branch Manager at its branch at 223 West Ireland Road in South Bend.
OCCU Foundation invests in parenting education By Oregon Community Credit Union
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With a grant from OCCU Foundation, Eugene-based nonprofit Parenting Now is launching an updated Spanish-language edition of its flagship curriculum, “Make Parenting a Pleasure,” in March 2023.
National Cooperative Bank Provides a $5 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union By National Cooperative Bank
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National Cooperative Bank (NCB), a leading financial institution dedicated to providing banking solutions to cooperatives and socially responsible organizations nationwide, is pleased to announce a $5 million subordinated debt loan to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (Notre Dame FCU). Founded in 1941, Notre Dame FCU is the largest Catholic-oriented credit union in the U.S. with
National Cooperative Bank Provides a $5 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union By National Cooperative Bank
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National Cooperative Bank (NCB), a leading financial institution dedicated to providing banking solutions to cooperatives and socially responsible organizations nationwide, is pleased to announce a $5 million subordinated debt loan to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (Notre Dame FCU). Founded in 1941, Notre Dame FCU is the largest Catholic-oriented credit union in the U.S. with
TopLine’s Bedding Drive Benefits Non-Profits to Support Local Communities By TopLine Financial Credit Union
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TopLine’s third annual Bedding Drive held during the month of February benefited three local non-profits, Avenues for Youth, MORE Community Services and YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services. TopLine members and employees generously donated bedding items of pillows, sheet sets, comforters and blankets to help bring comfort to those in need in our
GTE Financial Chief Lending Officer Named 2023 Businesswoman Of The Year By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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Not-for-profit financial institution, GTE Financial, is proud to announce Dona Svehla, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, has been named a 2023 BusinessWoman of the Year honoree by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Chosen from hundreds of nominees, Svehla is among 31 honorees getting recognition this year.
CreditUnions.com Announces 2023 Innovation Series Winners By Callahan & Associates, Inc.
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Washington, DC – CU NextGen, SundaySky, and VisiFI are the winners of CreditUnions.com’s fifth-annual Innovation Series. The 2023 series explored innovations in three categories: digital, lending, and member experience.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 10, 2023 By The Baker Group, LP
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Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Jack Antonini, NACUSO’s President & CEO, Announces Retirement By Humanidei
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NACUSO, the National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations, is announcing Jack Antonini’s retirement as President and CEO later in 2023. At the time of his retirement, he will have served as CEO for 13 years. During his tenure, NACUSO has grown its membership significantly, establishing relationships with CUSOs, credit unions, and FinTech entrepreneurs across
Directlink Announces Integration With Q2’s Digital Banking Platform By IMS, Inc.
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Directlink today announced its integration with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform, via the Q2 Partner Accelerator Program. This integration allows Directlink to offer its intelligent virtual assistant within Q2’s Digital Banking Platform, providing always-on, savvy service to end-users and relieving the increasing burden on customer contact centers and frontline staff.
Coastal Credit Union Named Among Best Mortgage Companies to Work For By Coastal Federal Credit Union
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Coastal Credit Union has been named as one of the 2023 Best Mortgage Companies to Work for. This program was created by National Mortgage News and Best Companies Group.
Teachers Federal Credit Union Announces Third Annual Teacher Appreciation Week Contest Celebrating Educators Making Outstanding Contributions in Their Communities By Teachers Federal Credit Union
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Teachers Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that submissions are now open for its annual Teacher Appreciation Week Contest. In its third year, Teachers is recognizing educators who are making outstanding academic contributions in their communities with grants of up to $2,500 for their classroom, along with Teachers FCU swag. Winners are announced during
BCU ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO ITS SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM By BCU
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BCU is proud to announce the hiring of Bhavna Guglani as Chief Digital Officer, and the promotions of Maggie Garcia, BCU Senior Vice-President of Deposits and Contact Center Operations and Keith Parris, BCU Vice-President of Contact Centers.
Advanced Management Program from CUES, Cornell University Gives Emerging Leaders a Look Into the C-Suite By CUES
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CUES Advanced Management Program from Cornell University is returning this summer, offering emerging leaders the opportunity to explore eight c-suite positions in-depth. Attendees can also earn the prestigious Certified Credit Union Executive Manager (CEM) designation.
Tech Credit Union Selects PSCU for Debit Card Processing Services By Velera
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PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, today announced that Tech Credit Union (Tech CU) has selected the CUSO to provide debit card processing support.
Greater Texas Credit Union Signs Multi-year Sponsorship with Texas State University Sports By Greater Texas Federal Credit Union
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Greater Texas Credit Union and Texas State University have signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement making Greater Texas an official sponsor of Texas State Athletics.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024
Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference
Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer
Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.
Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD
Advia Credit Union Launches Annual School Supply Drive
Day Air Announces Innovative 7.5% APY* Savings Product
Corporate Central Proudly Sponsors Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Event, Honoring Heroes and Supporting Communities
New Centra location in Zionsville, IN now open
CUSO’s Health Insurance Agency Expands, Hires Sam Boore as Employee Benefits Executive
Four San Diego County Schools Selected to Receive Grants from Program Powered by SchoolsFirst FCU
Velera’s TriVerity Announces Integrated Partnership with AKUVO
Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program
NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS
Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO
Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People
GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long
COCC Executes Strategic Partnership to Deliver Clover® State-of-the-art Merchant Services
Perfect Alignment: How COCC’s Client Success Team Powers Community Financial Institutions Through Strategic Innovation
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill
myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite
BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients
Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024
Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference
Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer
Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.
Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD
Advia Credit Union Launches Annual School Supply Drive
Day Air Announces Innovative 7.5% APY* Savings Product
Corporate Central Proudly Sponsors Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Event, Honoring Heroes and Supporting Communities
New Centra location in Zionsville, IN now open
CUSO’s Health Insurance Agency Expands, Hires Sam Boore as Employee Benefits Executive
Four San Diego County Schools Selected to Receive Grants from Program Powered by SchoolsFirst FCU
Velera’s TriVerity Announces Integrated Partnership with AKUVO
Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program
NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS
Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO
Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People
GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long
COCC Executes Strategic Partnership to Deliver Clover® State-of-the-art Merchant Services
Perfect Alignment: How COCC’s Client Success Team Powers Community Financial Institutions Through Strategic Innovation
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill
myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite
BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients
Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024
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Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference
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Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
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Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer
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Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.
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Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD
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