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.
Centra Credit Union announces Loretta M. Burd Scholarship recipients
Each year, the Centra Foundation awards one $2500 scholarship per Centra service center to graduating high school seniors, in addition to a number of adult scholarships. This year, the Foundation awarded 28 high school scholarships, six adult scholarships and two Team Member scholarships. This means a total of $90,000 was awarded to students in Centra’s
Arkatechture Joins CUNA Strategic Services as a New Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to announce its new alliance with Arkatechture, a technology company dedicated to empowering organizations with a better understanding of their business through data.
Envisant Empowers a Competitive Advantage with Harness Partnership
Envisant, a leading provider of data-driven solutions for the financial industry, today announced a partnership with Harness, an impact-focused financial technology company dedicated to translating credit unions’ people-first approach into a competitive advantage.
Baby Supplies Donated By TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees
TopLine Financial Credit Union held their third annual diaper and wipe drive during the month of April benefitting three local non-profits. TopLine members and employees generously donated diapers, wipes, and other baby care items to help bring comfort to families in need in our local communities.
Velera Announces Charitable Giving at THINK 24 Conference Reaches $140,000
Velera – formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions – announced a total of $140,000 was raised in charitable and philanthropic donations at the THINK 24 conference.
USSFCU Celebrates National Peace Officers Memorial Day with Special Recognition of United States Capitol Police
In observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to honor the dedication and service of the United States Capitol Police by hosting a special breakfast for the 1,250 officers on duty today. Established in 1828, the U.S. Capitol Police have served as guardians of the Capitol
Eltropy Launches Voice+, Unifying Voice and Digital for Community Financial Institutions
Eltropy, a pioneering conversations platform for credit unions and community banks, today launched Voice+, integrating traditional voice capabilities with digital channels like text messaging, video, and chat into a unified contact center solution. Voice+ provides a “single pane of glass” experience for agents to seamlessly handle voice and digital interactions, with unified routing, AI agents
GTE Financial’s General Counsel Honored As One Of Tampa Style Magazine’s Top Women In Law
Locally owned and operated credit union, GTE Financial is thrilled to announce its General Counsel, Marie D. Campbell has been named one of Tampa Style Magazine’s Top Women In Law.
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES CUES CEO HEATHER MCKISSICK TO SPEAK AT LENDING TECH LIVE
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces a special Women’s Leadership Luncheon with guest speaker Heather McKissick, CEO of CUES, at this year’s annual Lending Tech Live event scheduled on June 26, 2024, at the Marriot Marquis in San Diego, California.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 10, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Business North Carolina Names SECU CEO Leigh Brady Among North Carolina’s Most Influential Leaders
Business North Carolina recently announced its selection of North Carolina’s most influential leaders, naming State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady to the magazine’s 2024 Power List. Brady was featured among the state’s most prominent individuals in the finance and insurance industry. Brady became president and CEO of the country’s second largest
myCUmortgage Names Ben Rempe as its New President
Rempe to lead organization that provides comprehensive mortgage solutions to credit unions nationwide
Illinois Credit Union League Launches Association Health Plan
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL), in partnership with Stumm Insurance, a leading provider of employee benefits, is pleased to announce the launch of the Illinois Credit Union League Association Health Plan (AHP).
Alogent and Antuar Partner to bring Branch Banking into the Digital World
Alogent, an innovator in end-to-end deposits automation, enterprise content and information management, and digital banking solutions for financial institutions, today announced a partnership with Antuar to provide integrated end-to-end check processing capabilities for teller capture. Together, Alogent’s Unify, and Antuar’s inBranch Transact, bring modern capabilities to banks and credit unions looking to refresh their teller
CU Alliance® and the Houston Chapter of Credit Unions Raise Record Funds for Charities and Educational Scholarships with Annual Golf Tournament
Houston, TX – May 8, 2024 – CU Alliance®, a leading Credit Union Service Organization headquartered in Houston, proudly announces that this year’s Annual Golf Tournament, held in partnership with the Houston Chapter of Credit Unions, has raised a record-breaking $56,405 for chapter charities and educational scholarships.
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets
Coastal Credit Union announced today that it has reached $5 billion in assets. Coastal initially hit the $5 billion mark at the end of January, and growth has continued through the spring. Through the end of April, Coastal’s assets are $5.148 billion.
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Expands Third-Party Service Provider Solution to Empower Credit Unions with Connection to FedNow Service
Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it can now technically connect credit unions to the FedNow® Service through the extension of its Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) solution from the RTP® network to the FedNow Service, bringing the advantages of instant payments to credit
Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, Strengthens Alliances with 6 Credit Union Clients
Jefferson City, MO – May 8, 2024 – Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, a leading innovator in the credit union industry specializing in core banking, digital banking, and document management, celebrates the strengthening of alliances as six forward-thinking credit unions renew their commitment to excellence alongside the Aurora Advantage Core. These renewals come hand in
Indianapolis Star Names Indiana Members Credit Union A Winner of the Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2024 Award
Indiana Members Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Indianapolis Star Top Workplaces.
GTE Financial Celebrates Local Small Businesses With New Business Ambassador Award Grant Program, Awarding Two $5K Grants
Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial focuses on providing financial solutions, personal service, and exceptional value to small businesses. To celebrate local businesses in the Tampa Bay area, the credit union is thrilled to introduce its inaugural Business Ambassador Awards, a grant program dedicated to recognizing businesses that champion community well-being and create
LGE Community Credit Union awards $22,500 in scholarships to local high school students
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship. These awards are designed to support educational opportunities for exceptional high school students from Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, and Paulding counties.
SECU Foundation Awards $1.2 Million to Outreach Mission Inc. for Homeless Shelter to Serve Nine Counties
SECU Foundation has awarded $1.2 million to Outreach Mission Inc. (OMI) to construct a new 76-bed shelter in Sanford, doubling its capacity to serve the homeless in Anson, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Johnston, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, and Richmond counties.
Credit Unions and Community Banks Embrace Eltropy’s AI-Powered Conversations Platform As Delinquencies Rise
Eltropy announced that credit unions and community banks across North America are experiencing major reductions in delinquencies after deploying Eltropy’s unified text messaging service, AI-powered chatbots, secure video banking, and voice capabilities for collections outreach.
Greater Texas|Aggieland Marketing Campaigns Earn Pinnacle Awards
The Cornerstone Marketing and Business Development Council Honored Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union with four Pinnacle awards.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 03, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Corporate Central Welcomes Ryan McMillan Back as Technology Services Director
Corporate Central is delighted to announce the return of Ryan McMillan to the credit union, this time in the esteemed role of Technology Services Director. With a rich background spanning over two decades in IT, governance, compliance, and risk management, McMillan brings a wealth of expertise to his new position.
Redwood Credit Union Announces Election Results for Board of Directors
Redwood Credit Union has re-elected volunteer board members Jeri Hansen, Jim Olmsted, and Rob Eyler. RCU’s board of directors sets the credit union’s strategic direction and policies. Because credit unions are not-for-profit cooperatives, RCU’s board is composed of RCU members who serve voluntarily and are elected by the membership.
Alloya Appoints Tracy Lafferty as CEO of QCash Financial
Alloya Corporate FCU announced today that Tracy Lafferty has been named the Chief Executive Officer of QCash Financial, LLC, a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO) of Alloya. Effective immediately, Lafferty replaces Seth Brickman.
GTE Financial Wins Bronze Stevie® Award At 2024 Stevie Awards For Customer Service Department Of The Year
GTE Financial is proud to announce its Member Care Team won a Bronze Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year at the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service.
SECU Board of Directors Honors Rose Skinner for 50 Years of Dedicated Service
In a special presentation, the Board of Directors of State Employees’ Credit Union honored Financial Services Manager Rose Skinner for 50 years of SECU service. Skinner is the first employee in the cooperative’s history to reach this incredible career milestone.
Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates New Morgan Hill Branch, Strengthening Local Community Ties
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 06, 2026
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
Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates New Morgan Hill Branch, Strengthening Local Community Ties
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 06, 2026
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
Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates New Morgan Hill Branch, Strengthening Local Community Ties
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 06, 2026
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
