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.
CU Student Choice Feeds Credit Union Marketing Efforts
After this past summer’s busy student lending season, CU Student Choice rewarded three of its credit union partners with food truck meals for their employees. The recipients were Together Credit Union (St. Louis, MO); COPFCU (Cincinnati, Ohio); and The Summit Federal Credit Union (Rochester, NY).
Cultivating Financial Acumen – New Emerging Talent Course
c. myers corporation is proud to announce its upcoming event, Cultivating Financial Acumen, scheduled to take place in March 2024. If you are not available to attend in March, there is another event in August. This highly anticipated event is designed to empower the finance industry’s emerging talent with the essential knowledge and skills required
Cultivating Leadership Presence – New Emerging Talent Course
The highly anticipated Cultivating Leadership Presence event, hosted by c. myers corporation, is set to take place in June 2024. This event happens twice a year, if you are not available to attend in June, there is another event in October. This is for the finance industry’s emerging talent professionals looking to enhance their leadership
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 01, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
BECU Announces Beth Hale as Chief Consumer and Business Solutions Officer
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Beth Hale as executive vice president and chief consumer and business solutions officer. In her role, Hale will lead the teams accountable for creating and managing products and services across all BECU lines of business.
Navy Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with CUSO Financial Services
Largest U.S. credit union signs multi-year agreement with CUSO Financial Services, a financial institution-focused wealth management solutions provider.
TopLine Financial Credit Union Receives National Recognition For Adult Financial Education Efforts
TopLine Financial Credit Union was one of two Minnesota credit unions to receive national recognition for taking home a 2023 Desjardins Financial Education Award. The award, sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), recognizes credit unions for superior adult financial education programs benefitting the credit union’s members
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Kimberly Triana Branch Manager in Hendersonville
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Kimberly Triana as Branch Manager at its branch at 203 Greenville Hwy in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Co-op Solutions Adds Plinqit to Strategic Provider Program
Co-op Solutions is partnering with fintech company Plinqit to help credit unions earn deposits while members increase their savings.
Elan Credit Card Partners with VolCorp to Provide Credit Cards to Credit Unions
A new partnership between Elan Credit Card and VolCorp will provide credit unions with an agent credit card program that delivers a suite of industry-leading credit card products, rewards, and customer service to their members.
UMassFive Employees Raise Over $18,000 for Local Non-Profits
Hadley, MA – UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) is proud to announce that its employees have raised over $18,000 for two local non-profits during the fall of 2023. $13,677 was raised in support of the UMass Cancer Center via participation in the UMass Cancer Walk and Run, and $4,800 was raised for the Food
Aurora Advantage Core and its Credit Unions & Partners Path to Achievement
Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, a leading innovator in the credit union industry, boasts the success of its recent 2023 Users Conference held in Nashville, TN. The event, themed “Reconnect, Reimagine, and Renew,” brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and credit union professionals from across the nation and the Caribbean to learn how to better
BCU Named a Computerworld 2024 Best Places to Work in IT
BCU has been recognized as no. 4 among small organizations in Foundry’s Computerworld 2024 Best Places to Work in IT. The Credit Union’s IT department is the embodiment of BCU’s dedication to employee well-being – offering flexible, hybrid work opportunities; an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); professional growth opportunities; other onsite perks such
Unitus Community Credit Union Places Second in National Awards for Philosophy in Action
Unitus Community Credit Union has earned national recognition from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), honored with second place in the prestigious Louise Herring Philosophy in Action Award. The award recognizes credit unions that do an extraordinary job incorporating credit union philosophy into daily operations.
Unitus Community Credit Union Opens New Branch at Cascade Station
Unitus Community Credit Union’s newest branch is now open at the Cascade Station Shopping Center, located at 9917 NE Cascades Parkway, Portland, OR 97220. This new branch is a relocation of the Mall 205 Branch, which closed permanently on November 16.
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Gives Three New Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation announced today that it has awarded $78,500 to three nonprofits in North Carolina. The Foundation prioritizes funding projects in four key areas: promoting financial well-being, increasing affordable housing, supporting financial education, and improving access to resources.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 24, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC Celebrates Finalist Honors in Kehrer Group’s 2023 Top Directors Awards
BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC was recognized as a finalist in the Mid-Size Firms, Credit Union Firms categories, and ranked #4 as a top finalist in the Women-Led Firms category at the Kehrer Group’s annual Top Directors Awards ceremony earlier this month.
Callahan’s Evolving Software Empowers Credit Unions To Serve More Effectively
Callahan & Associates, the leading data solutions provider for credit unions, is excited to introduce a long-awaited transformation within its product lineup. Users who’ve relied on BranchAnalyzer to evaluate branch performance and identify market opportunities can now conduct their analysis within Peer Suite.
Fall River Municipal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Synergent® is pleased to announce that Fall River Municipal Credit Union has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, Fall River Municipal CU signed a five-year agreement for digital banking from Access Softek, iPay, check processing, statement processing, mobile deposit capture, and
Eltropy Ranks No. 1 on Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Private Companies List for 2023
Eltropy has been named the No. 1 fastest-growing private company in Silicon Valley for 2023 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. The award is the result of Eltropy’s remarkable 621.8% revenue growth from 2020 to 2022.
Service One Credit Union Promotes Jonathan Turner
Service One Credit Union is excited to announce the promotion of Jonathan Turner to Director of Wealth Management. In this role, Jonathan will continue to build relationships with members and potential members. He will offer products and services personalized to meet members’ needs for their financial success and security. In addition to his new role,
Co-op Solutions Takes Home ‘Fintech Company of the Year’ Honors
Credit union payments fintech Co-op Solutions took home “Fintech Company of the Year” honors in the annual Prometheus Awards, held November 2 in Des Moines, Iowa. Organized by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), the program annually recognizes what the association calls the “most momentous achievements in technology.”
Chuck Purvis to Lead Ecority as Interim CEO
Chuck Purvis has been named Interim CEO and Board Member of Ecority, a nonprofit that has built a national coalition of credit unions and state-chartered green banks and applied for an aggregate of $14.87B in grant funding from the EPA-administered Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to New Palestine High School
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,500 to New Palestine Schools as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program and sponsorship.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, celebrated the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union Day on Oct. 19 with events at four of its locations in California. Congressional and state-level elected officials and their staff members in corresponding counties for each location were invited to participate in
GTE Financial Sets The Bar For Philanthropy In Tampa Bay, Wins TBBW’s 2023 Philanthropist Of The Year Award
Local not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial is proud to announce they won Philanthropist of the Year in the Corporate Business Larger Category (500+ employees) at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s 2023 Philanthropists of the Year Awards. This award honors those who lead the way in Tampa Bay through philanthropic devotion.
BCU PRESIDENT, CEO MIKE VALENTINE NAMED CREDIT UNION TIMES/ALM LUMINARIES WINNER
Mike Valentine, BCU President & CEO, was named Credit Union Times LUMINARIES/ALM Award winner in the Executive Leadership – Individual category. Valentine was selected out of 11 other distinguished credit union executives.
BECU Expands Footprint with New Financial Centers in Tacoma and Shoreline
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced it will open financial centers next year in Tacoma, Washington and in the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington. Both locations will join over 60 existing financial centers in serving BECU’s more than 1.4 million members.
Co-op Solutions Introduces Co-op Contactless ATM Access
Consumers who have grown accustomed to tapping their debit and credit cards at the point of sale will soon be empowered to do the same at credit union-operated ATMs. Thanks to the newly launched Contactless ATM Access from Co-op Solutions, the digital experience of tapping will be enabled for all NCR Atleos terminals now and
Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking
Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking
Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
