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Credit Unions Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026

Washington, DC – At a time when many American households are facing persistent inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, the nation’s credit unions continue to demonstrate financial strength and stability. Callahan & Associates shared first quarter 2026 industry data during its Trendwatch webinar on May 12, 2026, highlighting a well capitalized industry serving 147.2 million

Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management

Pensacola, Florida (May 14, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pete Lauter has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Wealth Management. In this strategic role, Lauter will act as program manager for the Raymond James Financial Services advisors located at Gulf Winds and will oversee all wealth management

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $310,500 to 20 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2026 grant cycle. This quarter’s grant recipients reflect a broad range of impact areas, including food security, financial education, workforce development, housing and community services, and youth and family support, all core priorities of the Foundation’s mission.

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity Golf Tournament, set to take place at Rock Hill Country Club on September 14, 2026. The annual event brings together community partners, members, and supporters to raise funds for local nonprofits serving York and Greenville

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit union professionals, Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference was a huge success. It offered attendees the chance to gain the latest information about some of the biggest current challenges, like fraud, AI and cyber threats.

NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the association’s highest recognition for individuals, programs, and organizations that have made meaningful contributions to the state credit union system. The award will be presented at the 61st Annual Meeting, the NASCUS State System Summit (S3),

Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses

LANSING, Mich. — For many entrepreneurs, having a strong business idea is only the beginning. Knowing how to tell that story, reach customers and build visibility can be the difference between getting started and gaining momentum. That will be the focus of Marketing Matters, the next session in the Entrepreneurship Mixer Series hosted by LAFCU

Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Lisa Back, CFO, to Executive Vice President. Since joining the credit union in late 2023, Back has played an important role in strengthening financial strategy supporting disciplined execution, and contributing to key growth initiatives.

Hometown Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Hometown Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its commercial loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment to operational efficiency, strong risk management, and delivering a high-quality customer experience. Hometown Bank continues to invest in technology that supports its lending team while enhancing service for its customers and communities. By implementing the

Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union

Fort Worth, Texas — May 1, 2026 — Fort Worth Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it will o8icially change its name to Worth Credit Union, e8ective May 1, 2026. This change reflects the organization’s continued growth, evolving membership, and commitment to serving individuals and families across the community. While the name is

Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates 65 Years of Member Focused Service

We’re proud to celebrate 65 years of partnership, progress, and community impact. From our roots serving IBM employees to supporting a diverse and growing membership today, Meriwest continues to champion financial education, access, and opportunity.

Employee-Led Giving at 3Rivers Drives $1.5M+ in Community Impact

I’m sharing a story from 3Rivers Credit Union on how our employee-led giving campaign has generated more than $1.5 million in community impact through United Way since 2016. The piece highlights how sustained employee participation has created a consistent, scalable approach to community giving—one that may resonate with other financial institutions.

LAFCU offering $10,000 in grants to help individuals improve their financial futures

LANSING, Mich. — For many people, financial progress can be undone by one medical bill, one high-interest balance or one unexpected setback. LAFCU is offering a chance at real relief through its Pathway to Financial Transformation Essay Contest, which will award $10,000 in grants to Michigan residents working to overcome financial challenges and build a

Operations & HR

Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®

Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This ...
Strategic Partnerships

Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation

Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership ...
Making A Difference

Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative ...
Strategic Partnerships

Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services

WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement ...
Making A Difference

Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative

When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence

Pensacola, Florida (July 1, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the ...
Strategic Partnerships

Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

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

Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments

Alogent announced it has been named the recipient of the Excellence in Tech Editor’s Choice – Software and Service Providers ...
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 ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®

Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This ...
Strategic Partnerships

Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation

Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership ...
Making A Difference

Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative ...
Strategic Partnerships

Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services

WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement ...
Making A Difference

Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative

When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence

Pensacola, Florida (July 1, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the ...
Strategic Partnerships

Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

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

Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments

Alogent announced it has been named the recipient of the Excellence in Tech Editor’s Choice – Software and Service Providers ...
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 ...

Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®

Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This recognition is based entirely on ...

Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement with Saco Valley Credit Union. ...

Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation

Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership team as Vice President of ...

Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Through ...

Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services

WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement with Central Maine Federal Credit ...

Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative

When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The Orioles’ first baseman and his ...
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