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COCC Hosts Successful 2024 Spring Tech Forum and Partners Expo

On May 8-9, 2024, COCC proudly hosted its 2024 Spring Tech Forum and Partners Expo at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol, CT. This immersive event brought together a dynamic mix of COCC leadership, resident experts, industry leaders, and tech enthusiasts from trusted partners to discuss emerging trends and share knowledge in a highly interactive

TruChoice FCU expands leadership team with new promotions

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, July 19, 2024 – Four TruChoice employees were recently promoted within its leadership team. Ryan Adams is now Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Jessica Holland has been promoted to Vice President of Member Experience, Kaj Johanson to Vice President of Lending, and Lisa Rowley to Vice President of Planning &

SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week Winner

-SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week 2024- Thanks to everyone who stopped by and participated in the SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week! SafeAmerica is pleased to announce the winner of their eBike giveaway. Congratulations Heidi W.!

YMC Elevates Member Web Experience

For nearly 20 years, Your Marketing Co. has heard and seen first-hand web design companies that overpromise, underdeliver, and hide costs behind long-term contracts. It’s what led the strategic marketing agency to form its sister company, Uncommn, in 2017, and earlier this year YMC moved credit union web design completely in-house.

Christian Financial Awards $15,000 in scholarships to local high school graduates

Christian Financial Credit Union named 15 students as recipients of the Bathanti-D’Agostino Memorial Scholarship for 2024, awarding a total of $15,000 in scholarships. The scholarship, established to honor the early pioneers of the credit union, recognizes academic achievement and community involvement.

AI, Fraud, Delinquency & Growth Strategies: Dive Deep at Eltropy’s Leadership Summit

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced its third annual Leadership Summit, scheduled for August 26 – 28, 2024, at the picturesque Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah. This exclusive event brings together C-suite executives and leaders from credit unions and community banks for an immersive experience focused on innovation, growth,

Open Lending Partners with Securian Financial Group

Open Lending announced a partnership with Securian Financial Group, Inc. that enables Open Lending to provide auto loan default insurance coverage through its flagship Lenders Protection program to auto lenders as a means to protect lender portfolios against market volatility.

| Corporate Central Announces Promotion of Shannon Cate to Newly Created Member Experience Role

Corporate Central is thrilled to announce that Shannon Cate, NCP, CCUFC, has been promoted to Director of Member Experience. Cate has been a dedicated and invaluable member of the Corporate Central team for almost ten years, most recently serving as Manager Member Services for the past year. Her unwavering commitment to member service excellence, coupled

CU Alliance CUSO and Affiliates Rebrand as FOCUSONE™

Houston, Texas, July 11, 2024 – CU Alliance and Affiliates, along with its business units, CUAC, Member Auto Center, Member Home Loan, and CU Alliance Insurance Services announced today that they have undergone a complete rebranding, which includes a change of their name to FOCUSONE™. This exciting new chapter reflects the company’s focus on providing

OCCU adds associate board members, board director

OCCU has appointed two associate members to its board of directors: Jefferson Curl and Dena Putnam-Gilchrist. In addition, Justin Freeman has been elected as a new director.

Alogent Welcomes Honor Credit Union to the Alogent Family, Modernizing Deposits Automation and Enterprise Content Management Solutions

Alogent welcomes Honor Credit Union ($1.6B in assets, headquartered in Berrien Springs, MI) to the Alogent family. Honor will implement Unify and FASTdocs to streamline internal and external workflows, and enhance cross-channel data access. Unify, Alogent’s modern deposits automation platform, supports both Day 1 and Day 2 workflows across in-branch and remote channels, while Alogent’s

Corporate Central Pioneers the Future of Payments with Superior ACH Solutions and Beastro Platform Integration

Corporate Central is revolutionizing the payments landscape with cutting-edge ACH Solutions and its innovative Beastro platform, setting a new standard for the industry. The corporate credit union’s direct connection with the Federal Reserve and the integration capabilities of Beastro empowers credit unions to deliver seamless, efficient, and secure transactions to their members.

Silver State Schools Credit Union Selects Ken Downs as SVP/ Chief Information Officer

Silver State Schools Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Ken Downs as the credit union’s new Senior Vice President/ Chief Information Officer. Downs will oversee the IT department by implementing technology solutions, fostering growth opportunities, and developing and implementing effective strategies, actions, programs, and processes that align with the credit union’s strategic

Corporate Central Promotes Cameron Krueger to Website and Design Specialist

Corporate Central is proud to announce the promotion of Cameron Krueger, CCUFC, to the position of Website and Design Specialist. In this role, Krueger will be responsible for creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites, ensuring seamless navigation and optimal user experience.

Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Donates to Alabama Nonprofits

Recently, the Gulf Winds Cares Foundation made donations to the Youth Men’s Christian Associations, better known as the YMCA, of Brewton and Monroeville, Alabama. The organizations each received $2,000 to support their ongoing mission of providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for kids to learn, grow, and thrive, a pursuit Gulf Winds deeply supports.

Alloya Announces Changes in Capital Markets and Investment Services

Tom Slefinger, Senior Vice President of Institutional Fixed Income Sales, is stepping down from a leadership role at Alloya Investment Services to transition into a new role as the corporate’s Market Strategist. Bill Paton, Vice President and Manager of Alloya’s Loan Participation and Subordinated Debt Programs, has been named Capital Markets Sales Director and will

STEVE DEERE NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF R-G FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

R-G Federal Credit Union proudly announces the appointment of Steve Deere as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Deere succeeds Joye Conklin, who will retire at the end of June after over 29 years of dedicated service, including her tenure as CEO since 2016.

LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU employees gave a standing ovation to retiring members of its board of directors during the credit ...

Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum

Dallas, Texas – Financial institution executives and board members are encouraged to register now for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Forum, ...
Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions

The Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions awarded SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union seven Diamond Awards, one of ...
Lending

OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS

CU Student Choice announced its student loan and refinance solutions will soon be available to members of OceanAir Federal Credit ...
Other

Spotlighting the Industry’s Trailblazers: 2026 CUES Awards Nominations Now Open

MADISON, WI — April 8, 2026 — Nominations are open through May 15 for the 2026 CUES Awards & Recognition ...
Strategic Partnerships

Mainstreet Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Mainstreet Credit Union’s partnership with Arkatechture will empower faster decision-making, predictive insights, and more personalized member service.
Marketing

BCU SHINES IN 2026 DIAMOND AWARDS HONORING MARKETING EXCELLENCE 

BCU was among 181 credit unions nationwide honored with the prestigious Diamond Awards at the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Marketing

LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Award for outstanding social media efforts

LGE Community Credit Union was recently named as a winner of a Diamond Award, the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 03, 2026

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

Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology

Joplin, MO — Great Plains Federal Credit Union has selected Brad Schneider to serve as its new Vice President of Information ...

LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, has been recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group. The ...
Technology

Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026

Unify has been named a finalist for Best PayTech Solution for Banks & FIs at the 2026 Banking Tech Awards ...
Technology

Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite

Washington, DC  – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help ...
Other

Justice Federal Credit Union Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Virginia

Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is honored to be recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia, ...
Other

Mark L. Robnett Announced as New CUES Board Chair

Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is pleased to announce that Mark L. Robnett, President and CEO will assume the ...
Making A Difference

State Employees’ Credit Union Helps North Carolinians Build Financial Skills Through Free Education Events

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is highlighting its free financial education programming ...
Other

Final call for Michigan schools to apply for LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education Grant

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan K–12 schools have until May 1 to apply for LAFCU’s 2026 Innovation for Education (LIFE) Grant, ...
Strategic Partnerships

Community Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

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

Quavo Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Analyst Delivering End-to-End 24/7 Dispute Automation

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Other

CUES Announces Mark Robnett as New Board Chair

MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the ...
Other

Virginia Business Announces Chartway Credit Union as One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, Virginia Business has named Chartway Credit Union as one of the 2026 Best ...
New Product Releases

Cooperative Credit Union Association Launches Data Strategy Assessment Initiative Powered by Arkatechture

New program gives credit union leaders a clear picture of where their data stands today and a custom playbook for ...
Technology

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Surpasses 10 Bitcoin in Digital Asset Vault Milestone

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) has surpassed 10 Bitcoin safeguarded in its CU-Digital Asset Vault™, reaching the milestone within ...
Making A Difference

EECU Supports 8th Annual Laotian Educational Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (March 30, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the Annual Laotian Educational Conference hosted by ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 27, 2026

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

Quavo Named Winner of the 2026 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series Fraud Prevention and Resolution Category

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor to financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Peake Federal Credit Union Appoints Stacie Sloan as President/CEO

Towson, MD, Friday, March 27, 2026. Peake Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Stacie Sloan as its new ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s April 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Marketing

CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC  – After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com has concluded its 2026 Innovation Series. The series highlighted practical solutions designed to help credit ...

LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU employees gave a standing ovation to retiring members of its board of directors during the credit ...

Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum

Dallas, Texas – Financial institution executives and board members are encouraged to register now for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Forum, ...
Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions

The Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions awarded SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union seven Diamond Awards, one of ...
Lending

OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS

CU Student Choice announced its student loan and refinance solutions will soon be available to members of OceanAir Federal Credit ...
Other

Spotlighting the Industry’s Trailblazers: 2026 CUES Awards Nominations Now Open

MADISON, WI — April 8, 2026 — Nominations are open through May 15 for the 2026 CUES Awards & Recognition ...
Strategic Partnerships

Mainstreet Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Mainstreet Credit Union’s partnership with Arkatechture will empower faster decision-making, predictive insights, and more personalized member service.
Marketing

BCU SHINES IN 2026 DIAMOND AWARDS HONORING MARKETING EXCELLENCE 

BCU was among 181 credit unions nationwide honored with the prestigious Diamond Awards at the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Marketing

LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Award for outstanding social media efforts

LGE Community Credit Union was recently named as a winner of a Diamond Award, the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 03, 2026

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

Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology

Joplin, MO — Great Plains Federal Credit Union has selected Brad Schneider to serve as its new Vice President of Information ...

LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, has been recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group. The ...
Technology

Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026

Unify has been named a finalist for Best PayTech Solution for Banks & FIs at the 2026 Banking Tech Awards ...
Technology

Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite

Washington, DC  – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help ...
Other

Justice Federal Credit Union Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Virginia

Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is honored to be recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia, ...
Other

Mark L. Robnett Announced as New CUES Board Chair

Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is pleased to announce that Mark L. Robnett, President and CEO will assume the ...
Making A Difference

State Employees’ Credit Union Helps North Carolinians Build Financial Skills Through Free Education Events

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is highlighting its free financial education programming ...
Other

Final call for Michigan schools to apply for LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education Grant

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan K–12 schools have until May 1 to apply for LAFCU’s 2026 Innovation for Education (LIFE) Grant, ...
Strategic Partnerships

Community Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

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

Quavo Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Analyst Delivering End-to-End 24/7 Dispute Automation

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Other

CUES Announces Mark Robnett as New Board Chair

MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the ...
Other

Virginia Business Announces Chartway Credit Union as One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, Virginia Business has named Chartway Credit Union as one of the 2026 Best ...
New Product Releases

Cooperative Credit Union Association Launches Data Strategy Assessment Initiative Powered by Arkatechture

New program gives credit union leaders a clear picture of where their data stands today and a custom playbook for ...
Technology

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Surpasses 10 Bitcoin in Digital Asset Vault Milestone

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) has surpassed 10 Bitcoin safeguarded in its CU-Digital Asset Vault™, reaching the milestone within ...
Making A Difference

EECU Supports 8th Annual Laotian Educational Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (March 30, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the Annual Laotian Educational Conference hosted by ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 27, 2026

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

Quavo Named Winner of the 2026 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series Fraud Prevention and Resolution Category

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor to financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Peake Federal Credit Union Appoints Stacie Sloan as President/CEO

Towson, MD, Friday, March 27, 2026. Peake Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Stacie Sloan as its new ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s April 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Marketing

CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC  – After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com has concluded its 2026 Innovation Series. The series highlighted practical solutions designed to help credit ...

LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU employees gave a standing ovation to retiring members of its board of directors during the credit union’s recent All Staff Day, ...

Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum

Dallas, Texas – Financial institution executives and board members are encouraged to register now for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Forum, the firm’s flagship conference which ...

Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the grand opening of ...

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions

The Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions awarded SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union seven Diamond Awards, one of the credit union industry’s most ...

OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS

CU Student Choice announced its student loan and refinance solutions will soon be available to members of OceanAir Federal Credit Union.

Spotlighting the Industry’s Trailblazers: 2026 CUES Awards Nominations Now Open

MADISON, WI — April 8, 2026 — Nominations are open through May 15 for the 2026 CUES Awards & Recognition program, which honors individuals and ...
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