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.
BCU NAMED ONE OF BEST CREDIT UNIONS OF 2024 BY CNET
BCU is proud to have once again topped CNET’s list of Best Credit Unions of 2024. The list was determined by CNET’s evaluation of credit unions with the highest APYs for one-year terms.
GTE Financial Named America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions By Newsweek
Tampa-based credit union GTE Financial is proud to announce Newsweek has named the institution one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024. The credit union received a five-star ranking among 250 other banks and credit unions in the United States.
TopLine Financial Credit Union Recognized For Outstanding Marketing Efforts
TopLine was honored with two marketing awards from the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN). The Minnesota Credit Union Network Marketing Awards acknowledges the outstanding programs credit unions have created to grow brand awareness and market to members and nonmembers alike. TopLine was recognized in two categories: Design and Digital Advertising. In the design category, TopLine’s
AltaOne Federal Credit Union Partners with PSCU/Co-op Solutions for Card Processing Services
PSCU/Co-op Solutions today announced its partnership with AltaOne Federal Credit Union (AltaOne) to provide debit and credit card processing services and support.
Alogent Celebrates Homebase Credit Union as a New Logo for Payment Solutions and Enterprise Content Management
By leveraging multiple Alogent solution suites across various deposits lines of business and internal workflows, Homebase Credit Union will benefit from seamless access to enterprise-wide data, streamlined user experiences, and increased automation.
Advia Credit Union Excited for Future Growth in Illinois
Advia is excited to announce growth in Illinois – bringing additional opportunities to members in northeastern Illinois. The Board of Directors of Advia Credit Union announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NorthSide Community Bank, headquartered in Gurnee, Illinois, with branches in Gurnee, Mundelein, Niles and Riverwoods.
LoanStreet Releases Performance Analytics for Loan Portfolios
LoanStreet has extended its Performance Analytics suite – previously limited to analyzing loan participations – to an institution’s entire loan portfolio. Now any credit union can leverage these advanced tools for their entire loan book.
Support EXP Credit Union Clients Achieve “World Class” NPS® Performance in 2023
Support EXP’s clients continue to achieve world-class performance, as measured by Net Promoter Score (NPS). The 2023 NPS average of Support EXP’s clients once again surpassed the credit union industry average, and well exceeded the NPS average of the banking industry overall.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor of the Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation, which was held on Friday, Jan. 12, at American River College in Sacramento. In addition to American River College, the Los Rios colleges include Cosumnes River College, Folsom
THINK 24 Theme “Experience is Everything” Unveiled for Annual Event
PSCU/Co-op Solutions today released new details for the upcoming THINK 24 conference scheduled for May 7-10 in Nashville, Tenn. True to this year’s theme, “Experience is Everything,” this highly anticipated annual event promises to ignite change and growth in the credit union movement. Attendees can expect insightful encounters with forward-thinking credit union executives and thought
SafeAmerica Credit Union Raises $10,000 For Local Bay Area Food Banks
SafeAmerica Credit Union’s annual Love To Give holiday food drive was held November 1, 2023 through January 15, 2024. Their food drive directly supports the Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) and the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano.
Elan Charitable Giving Program Expands to 30 Communities
Learn how the Elan Charitable Giving program is expanding its reach in 2024 and the impact $375,000 is making in the communities of their partners.
Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, Signs 5 Credit Union Clients for Aurora Document Solution
Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, a leading innovator in the credit union industry specializing in core banking, digital banking, and document management, celebrates as five core clients commit to integrating the adoption of Aurora Document Imaging and Tracking module into their operations. Brittany Mitchell, Collections Manager at Employee Resources Credit Union, shared her excitement. “We
State Department Federal Credit Union appoints Rachel Rust as Chief Experience Officer and promotes Victor Hall to Chief Retail Officer
State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) proudly announces the appointment of Rachel Rust as its new Chief Experience Officer. Rachel brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise in the financial industry, and her arrival marks an exciting new chapter for SDFCU. Additionally, SDFCU is pleased to announce the promotion of Victor Hall to
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 19, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Eltropy Streamlines In-Branch Experiences With New Lobby Management Solution
Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced the launch of Lobby Management – a new capability to create better branch lobby experiences. Part of Eltropy’s Unified Digital Conversations Platform’s suite of Branch Management portfolio, Lobby Management empowers branch managers to manage walk-in customer flow effectively, all while providing members
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Three to Director Roles to Start New Year
United Federal Credit Union (United) in St. Joseph, Michigan, announced the promotion of three current employees to director level positions in 2024.
Advia Credit Union Welcomes Rafael Castañeda to its Volunteer Board as Associate Director
Advia Credit Union is thrilled to announce the addition of Rafael Castañeda to its Board of Directors. Castañeda, a resident of Woodstock, IL, joins the Board as an Associate Director, bringing with him a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Universal 1 Credit Union Brand Refresh
Dayton, Ohio – Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) is excited to announce a brand refresh. After careful consideration and planning, we’ve decided to keep the essence of our previous logo by retaining the iconic “U1,” but with a fresh perspective.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,600 to Red Pride Booster Club
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,600 to the Red Pride Booster Club, which supports Plainfield High School Athletics, as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program. Since beginning the program in 2017, Plainfield athletics has earned $9,600 through this IMCU giveback program.
Sharetec Signs on 22 New CUs in 2023
Sharetec, a leading innovator in core processing software for credit unions, celebrated a record year, partnering with 22 new credit unions in 2023.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors First Annual Coastal Catholic Classic Basketball Showcase
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that the credit union served as a sponsor of the first annual Coastal Catholic Classic basketball showcase. The all-day fan event, held on Jan. 6 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, is the first-of-its-kind, six-game Catholic high school showcase
Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Announces $25,000 in Scholarships Available for Local Students
Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the Gulf Winds Cares Foundation will be awarding $25,000 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year. There are five scholarships available to local students in the amount of $5,000 each. Three scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors entering a college or university. One scholarship is
Whitefish Credit Union Announces Record-High Dividend Payment
Whitefish Credit Union has reached a significant milestone in its 90-year history, distributing over $38 million in dividends to its members for 2023.
Sharetec Signs on 22 New Credit Unions in 2023
Sharetec, a leading innovator in core processing software for credit unions, celebrated a record year, partnering with 22 new credit unions in 2023.
Synergent Welcomes Randy Stolp as Its New President
Synergent®, a leading financial technology and services company for credit unions nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Stolp as its new President, effective January 22. Having served in the credit union industry for 22 years, Stolp brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record and is well positioned to lead
TESLA (TSLA) PARTNERS WITH ORIGENCE TO BRING AFFORDABLE CREDIT UNION FINANCING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BUYERS
Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., and Tesla, the largest EV manufacturer in the world, have partnered to offer credit union financing to EV buyers through the Tesla website. Origence is leveraging its new licensed subsidiary, FI Connect, to purchase and place retail contracts with partner credit unions nationwide. FI
Clearview Federal Credit Union Unveils Modernized, Future-Forward Rebrand
Clearview Federal Credit Union, a financial services staple in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region, with nearly 120,000 members and assets valued at over $1.9 billion, is proud to announce a modernized rebrand. For nearly two years, the company engaged trusted partners, members, and residents of the greater Pittsburgh region to define the direction of its new
Day Air Credit Union Receives Prestigious 2023 Award for Community Service
Day Air Credit Union is honored to be the recipient of the 2023 Dora Maxwell Award, presented by the Ohio Credit Union League. This accolade is in recognition of Day Air’s significant contributions through the Bridges Program of Choices, Inc., reflecting a deep commitment to social responsibility and community development.
Advia Credit Union commits $40,000 in Youth and WMU Aviation Scholarships
Advia Credit Union is proud to commit $40,000 in scholarships for 2024. Headquartered in Oshtemo, MI, the financial institution is now accepting applications for the Youth Scholarship Program and Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award until March 16, 2024. The scholarships include:
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar
Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion
Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar
Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion
Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
