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.
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earned Three Diamond Awards Amid Record-Breaking Competition
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union received the prestigious honor of three Diamond Awards from the America’s Credit Unions Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
Eltropy Announces Speaker Lineup for EMERGE 2024 — the Premier Event Bringing Generative AI Learning Center Stage for Credit Unions
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today unveiled the speaker lineup for its annual EMERGE 2024 user conference. The three-and-a-half day event, taking place May 14-17 in Santa Clara, California, brings together the Eltropy, credit union, and community bank communities for learning, fun, and building connections.
Yolo FCU named Diamond Awards recipient amid record-breaking competition
Yolo Federal Credit Union was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of prestigious Diamond Awards-the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
MeridianLink Powers Enhanced Member Experience for Space Coast Credit Union with Advanced Decisioning Capabilities
MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced Space Coast Credit Union (SCCU) successfully implemented capabilities by adding MeridianLink’s Advanced Decisioning module, a cutting-edge solution designed to augment automated decisioning through increased flexibility and customization.
During March FoodShare Month TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Give Back To Local Twin Cities Communities
TopLine held a food drive during the month of March for the MN FoodShare March Campaign benefiting three local non-profits, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP), Keystone Community Services and Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP). TopLine members and employees generously donated non-perishable food items of canned vegetables, soups, dry pasta, and more to help fight
GTE Financial Named Diamond Awards Recipient Amid Record-Breaking Competition
Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards – the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
Indiana Members Credit Union Named One of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Indiana
Indiana Members Credit Union was recently named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Indiana. This marks the 19th edition for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce initiative.
Priority Plus Federal Credit Union Selects Cinnamon Elliott As President/CEO
Wilmington, DE, April 05, 2024. The Board of Directors of Priority Plus Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Cinnamon Elliott as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Elliott will succeed Ms. Susan Winward, who is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. “We are excited to have Cinnamon join
Callahan & Associates Breaks Down The NCUA’s 2024 Supervisory Priorities
Callahan & Associates is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar, Trendwatch Deep Dive:NCUA’s 2024 Supervisory Priorities, scheduled for April 18th at 2 PM ET.
MCCU Wins Six 2024 Best of the Best Awards
MARSHALL, MICHIGAN – MemberXP, a leading customer experience program offered through CU Solutions Group, has awarded Marshall Community Credit Union (MCCU) with six 2024 Best of the Best awards. Annually, the Best of the Best awards are given to credit unions that consistently provide extraordinary service, as reported by their own members. In 2023, MemberXP
LGE Community Credit Union celebrates grand opening of Cartersville branch
On Tuesday, March 26, LGE Community Credit Union celebrated the official grand opening of its new Cartersville branch, located at 105 Main St. Market Place, Cartersville, GA 30121. The new location is LGE’s first in Bartow County and 16th branch overall.
New Hire Press Release from The Baker Group
The Baker Group Expands and Reaffirms Its Commitment to an Industry-Best Public Finance Platform with Key Hire
Clearview Federal Credit Union Receives Top Workplace USA Recognition
Clearview Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award, distinguishing it as the sole credit union in Pennsylvania and one of only 53 across the nation to receive this prestigious recognition.
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Launches Fintech Engagement Program
PSCU/Co-op Solutions has announced the launch of its Fintech Engagement Program, which is designed to drive collaboration between financial solutions providers and fintech companies.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,838 to Westfield High School
Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,838 to Westfield High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
36 Rising Stars Selected for 2024 CUES Emerge Program
Thirty-six emerging leaders with the potential to make a lasting impact in the credit union industry have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2024 CUES Emerge program, offered in partnership with Currency Marketing.
CUES Strengthens Industry Commitment with Strategic New Hires
CUES is pleased to announce two new leadership positions that will play a critical role as the organization expands products and services to equip its members with the skills, tools, knowledge, and relationships needed to thrive.
iQ Credit Union Announcement Retirement of CLO Gayle Rust Gustafson
Vancouver, Wash. – iQ Credit Union, based out of Vancouver, Wash., announced that Gayle Rust Gustafson, chief lending officer at iQ Credit Union, has retired after a 42-year career in the financial services industry. Gustafson has served in leadership roles at five credit unions in three states during her career, joining iQ in 2017 where
iQ Credit Union Unveils Key Promotions to Enhance Member Experience
iQ Credit Union (iQ), a modern member-owned financial institution, today announced a series of leadership promotions that expand the member experience throughout all communication and service delivery channels. These changes are part of iQ’s ongoing commitment to providing a comprehensive suite of financial solutions that simplify banking and improve the financial lives of its members.
TopLine Financial Credit Union Advocates For Members In Washington D.C.
TopLine Financial Credit Union visited Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. as part of the annual America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference, the credit union industry’s largest advocacy event. During the conference, TopLine executives and officials, along with 6,000 other credit union professionals, board members and Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) staff members, discussed several top
SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Friends of Sacramento Arts Heroes of Arts Education Gala
SchoolsFirst FCU, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as the lead sponsor of the second annual Friends of Sacramento Arts Heroes of Arts Education Gala, which recognizes community leaders and local arts educators for their role in supporting and bringing arts education to local schools. The event was held on
United Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch in Minden; Promotes Kasha Austill to Branch Manager
United Federal Credit Union (United) is expanding its footprint in Nevada. United opened a new branch in Minden on Monday, March 18, 2024. United has been operating in Nevada since 2009. The Minden branch is United’s ninth location in the state.
MeridianLink Announces 2024 MeridianLink LIVE! Keynote Speakers and Thought Leader Participation
MeridianLink, Inc. announced the keynote speakers and thought leaders who will take the stage at MeridianLink LIVE! 2024 to share meaningful insights into digital maturity in today’s changing lending and banking environments.
Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two CUNA Diamond Awards For Creative Excellence in Marketing
Tower Federal Credit Union today announced it was honored with two Diamond Awards from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions. Tower won in the Rebrand/New Corporate Identity category for its recent brand refresh and in the Website category for its website redesign. The Diamond Awards are the most prestigious annual
McDowell Cornerstone Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for its “Best of Breed Software”
Sharetec, a leading provider of core processing software for credit unions, has announced its partnership with McDowell Cornerstone Credit Union (CU) in Marion, NC. After several months of presentations and evaluations, this North Carolina-based credit union says Sharetec “Stood out in the crowd,” making them the clear winner.
The End of an Era: Karen Christie Set to Retire from Corporate Central
Corporate Central bids a fond farewell to Karen Christie, Vice President Member Services, who is retiring after over 36 years of dedicated service. Christie has been an invaluable asset to the corporate credit union, and her commitment and passion for serving members has left a deep-rooted mark on the credit union community. Her last day
BCU NAMED TWO-TIME GALLUP® EXCEPTIONAL WORKPLACE AWARD WINNER
BCU is honored to have earned the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the second consecutive year. This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Unwavering in its Purpose of Empowering People to Discover Financial Freedom, the Credit Union keeps members and employees at the forefront of every decision it makes.
GTE Financial Introduces New Community Empowerment Mortgage Program For Under-Resourced Communities In Tampa Bay
GTE Financial is proud to introduce the Community Empowerment Mortgage, a new dedicated Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) designed to extend mortgage financing opportunities in under- resourced communities looking to purchase a home. This initiative, focusing on the Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Lakeland metropolitan areas, represents the credit union’s commitment to promoting equitable homeownership.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 28, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
eDOC Partnership Signs Three SoCal Shared Resource Credit Unions!
eDOC with its network partner, CU*Answers, signed three Southern California credit unions to eDOC’s advanced Mobile Digital Transaction Management software (mDTM). Calcom FCU, Nikkei CU and Mattel FCU are all under the unique Shared Resource Solutions (SRS) management system designed to reduce management cost by co-sharing leadership resources.
ACUMA Welcomes Three New Board Members
eDOC Innovations and Advanced Fraud Solutions Partner to Bring Deposit Fraud Intelligence to Credit Union Check Imaging
Indiana Members Credit Union Celebrates Bottleworks Headquarters Grand Opening and 70th Anniversary
Maine Credit Unions Expand Financial Education with New Curriculum Focused on Protecting Assets and Preventing Fraud
LGE Community Credit Union honored with MemberXP Best of the Best Award
Illinois Credit Union League Announces New Young Professional Associate Director Position
FMSI and Appli Partner to Help Credit Union Branches Drive Member Revenue
Alogent’s FASTdocs Earns Finalist Spot in CreditUnions.com’s 2026 Innovation Series for Employee Enablement
Vizo Financial Named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year
EECU Sponsors Clovis Unified’s Latino Student Success Conference
Suntell launches AI-powered SpreadIQ™ to accelerate tax return analysis and underwriting workflows
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES DAYMOND JOHN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’26 CONFERENCE
ELGA Credit Union Completes Acquisition of Marine Bank
Heartland Credit Union Selects Aaron Rios As New CEO
EECU Named Best Credit Union and Home Loans in North SLO County
Redwood Credit Union Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Support for Redwood Empire Food Bank
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Joins Upstate Credit Unions for Habitat Greenville Credit Union Build 2026
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 6, 2026
22 Nonprofits Receive $69,400 in Grants from 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation
BECU continues expansion with new locations in Auburn, Liberty Lake, and Mercer Island
SchoolsFirst FCU’s Kristin Crellin Named 2026 CSUF Vision & Visionaries Distinguished Alumna
Coastal Credit Union’s Creighton Blackwell Inducted into African American Credit Union Hall of Fame
Hanscom Federal Credit Union Selects Corelation’s KeyStone to Advance Its Members First Mission and Long-Term Innovation
Credit Union West Partners with Arkatechture to Advance Enterprise Data & Analytics Capabilities
Vizo Financial Launches DefaultSleuth to Help Credit Unions Shift from Reactive Collections to Proactive Risk Prevention
For Immediate Release – Natco Credit Union Appoints Tim Frame as President/CEO
Final Weeks To Apply For LAFCU’s 2026 Write To Educate Essay Contest
CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
Bipartisan AFFORD Act Will Strengthen CDFI Fund
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
ACUMA Welcomes Three New Board Members
eDOC Innovations and Advanced Fraud Solutions Partner to Bring Deposit Fraud Intelligence to Credit Union Check Imaging
Indiana Members Credit Union Celebrates Bottleworks Headquarters Grand Opening and 70th Anniversary
Maine Credit Unions Expand Financial Education with New Curriculum Focused on Protecting Assets and Preventing Fraud
LGE Community Credit Union honored with MemberXP Best of the Best Award
Illinois Credit Union League Announces New Young Professional Associate Director Position
FMSI and Appli Partner to Help Credit Union Branches Drive Member Revenue
Alogent’s FASTdocs Earns Finalist Spot in CreditUnions.com’s 2026 Innovation Series for Employee Enablement
Vizo Financial Named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year
EECU Sponsors Clovis Unified’s Latino Student Success Conference
Suntell launches AI-powered SpreadIQ™ to accelerate tax return analysis and underwriting workflows
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES DAYMOND JOHN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’26 CONFERENCE
ELGA Credit Union Completes Acquisition of Marine Bank
Heartland Credit Union Selects Aaron Rios As New CEO
EECU Named Best Credit Union and Home Loans in North SLO County
Redwood Credit Union Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Support for Redwood Empire Food Bank
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Joins Upstate Credit Unions for Habitat Greenville Credit Union Build 2026
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 6, 2026
22 Nonprofits Receive $69,400 in Grants from 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation
BECU continues expansion with new locations in Auburn, Liberty Lake, and Mercer Island
SchoolsFirst FCU’s Kristin Crellin Named 2026 CSUF Vision & Visionaries Distinguished Alumna
Coastal Credit Union’s Creighton Blackwell Inducted into African American Credit Union Hall of Fame
Hanscom Federal Credit Union Selects Corelation’s KeyStone to Advance Its Members First Mission and Long-Term Innovation
Credit Union West Partners with Arkatechture to Advance Enterprise Data & Analytics Capabilities
Vizo Financial Launches DefaultSleuth to Help Credit Unions Shift from Reactive Collections to Proactive Risk Prevention
For Immediate Release – Natco Credit Union Appoints Tim Frame as President/CEO
Final Weeks To Apply For LAFCU’s 2026 Write To Educate Essay Contest
CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
Bipartisan AFFORD Act Will Strengthen CDFI Fund
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
ACUMA Welcomes Three New Board Members
eDOC Innovations and Advanced Fraud Solutions Partner to Bring Deposit Fraud Intelligence to Credit Union Check Imaging
Indiana Members Credit Union Celebrates Bottleworks Headquarters Grand Opening and 70th Anniversary
Maine Credit Unions Expand Financial Education with New Curriculum Focused on Protecting Assets and Preventing Fraud
LGE Community Credit Union honored with MemberXP Best of the Best Award
Illinois Credit Union League Announces New Young Professional Associate Director Position
