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The Press Center allows credit unions and their partners to share important news and keep accomplishments front and center in the credit union industry.

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Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union

Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment program.

Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Spokane. To make the donation, Horizon obtained a Member Impact Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. This matching grant program helped Horizon increase their initial

GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams

GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been promoted to Vice President of Talent Development & Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BCDR), and EJ Gonzalez to Assistant Vice President, Talent Business Partner. Both individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to enhancing GTE

Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots

Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for Tots: Stuff-a-Bus campaign. Now through December 6th, each Coastal branch will have collection barrels for members and the community to donate a new, unwrapped gift that will go to a child in need in the

INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of TriUnity Foundation, a groundbreaking foundation in the credit union industry designed to empower hope, healing, and strength for individuals and families facing terminal illness. This first-of-its-kind initiative provides nationwide credit unions a direct way to give back to their members and communities, offering

SECU’s Annual Statewide Toy Drive is Happening Now

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is excited to announce that its third annual statewide Toy Drive is officially underway and will continue through December 6. All 275 branches will serve as drop-off sites for the drive to help spread the joy of the holiday season to local children and families.

CUES Welcomes New Leader to Help Elevate Industry Partnerships

CUES is pleased to announce a new leadership position that will play a critical role in establishing and cultivating supplier relationships, providing CUES members with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to help them thrive. Jessica Hrubes has joined CUES as the Vice President of Business Development. Hrubes brings an impressive 22 years of credit

GTE Financial Proudly Awards $5,000 Grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers at Tampa Bay Lightning’s Noche Latina Night

GTE Financial is proud to announce the awarding of a $5,000 grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers (TBKA) during the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Noche Latina night celebration. This grant underscores GTE Financial’s commitment to enhancing community engagement and promoting diversity within the Tampa Bay area. As an organization dedicated to empowering the community, GTE Financial

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina Lewie to Senior VP and Chief Risk Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2024 Corporate One Contact Adam Gibbs 614-581-5715 agibbs@corporateone.coop Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina Lewie to Senior VP and Chief Risk Officer COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted provider of investment, funding, and payment solutions for credit unions nationwide, is proud to announce today the

Trent Hudson Joins Chartway Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Finance

Chartway is pleased to announce that Trent Hudson has joined the credit union as its new senior vice president of finance. Hudson brings over 30 years of experience in financial management and executive leadership roles across the financial services sector and has a demonstrated track record for helping organizations navigate complex financial landscapes to achieve

Corporate Central Welcomes Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager

Corporate Central is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager. In this vital role, Menge will be instrumental in supporting the growth and success of Corporate Central. She will work closely with member credit unions, proactively assessing their financial climates, identifying specific needs, and positioning Corporate Central’s products and solutions

Chartway Credit Union Recognized for Second Consecutive Year As One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads

Chartway Credit Union has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, for a second consecutive year. The award recognizes Chartway as one of the most community-minded companies in Hampton Roads determined by an independently administered and

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Sacramento Republic FC and Sacramento County Office of Education Teachers of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year Recognition Event

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recently sponsored the Teachers of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year recognition event hosted by Sacramento Republic FC and the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE), held on Oct. 26, 2024. The special

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 ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has established a five-year partnership with the University Foundation on behalf of Sacramento State to support ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships

SchoolsFirst FCU has awarded more than $200,000 in college scholarships to 245 recipients as part of its 2026 Member Education ...
Technology

Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union

Corelation, Inc. is proud to announce the successful conversion of Mountain America Credit Union to its KeyStone core processing platform. ...
New Product Releases

Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro

Corporate Central is pleased to announce it now offers ACH Fraud Scanning through a partnership with Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS). ...
Strategic Partnerships

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls

Wilmington, DE — June 23, 2026 — Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026

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

TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward

Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2026 – The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU) Board of Directors is pleased to ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union took home six prestigious Pinnacle Awards at the annual Cornerstone League marketing competition, demonstrating outstanding creative ...
Lending

One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined

LendKey announced the release of “How Credit Unions Can Steal SoFi’s Playbook: A Guide to Member Acquisition, Relationship Depth, and ...
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 ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has established a five-year partnership with the University Foundation on behalf of Sacramento State to support ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships

SchoolsFirst FCU has awarded more than $200,000 in college scholarships to 245 recipients as part of its 2026 Member Education ...
Technology

Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union

Corelation, Inc. is proud to announce the successful conversion of Mountain America Credit Union to its KeyStone core processing platform. ...
New Product Releases

Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro

Corporate Central is pleased to announce it now offers ACH Fraud Scanning through a partnership with Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS). ...
Strategic Partnerships

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls

Wilmington, DE — June 23, 2026 — Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026

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

TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward

Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2026 – The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU) Board of Directors is pleased to ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union took home six prestigious Pinnacle Awards at the annual Cornerstone League marketing competition, demonstrating outstanding creative ...
Lending

One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined

LendKey announced the release of “How Credit Unions Can Steal SoFi’s Playbook: A Guide to Member Acquisition, Relationship Depth, and ...

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 developments.

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 life-threatening or terminal illness. The ...

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 Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026 by ...

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 earned the National Check Professional ...

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, a year-long leadership development experience ...

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 union awarded essential start-up funding ...
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