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Staff at TruPartner Receive Life-Saving Certifications

TruPartner Credit Union announced today that 75% of its staff are now First Aid/CPR/AED certified. The City of Cincinnati watched the medical efforts that saved Damar Hamlin during last year’s Bills/Bengals game in its own backyard. The national spotlight that resulted showed that emergencies can happen anywhere and to anyone.

Unitus Community Credit Union Ranked Fourth Most Philanthropic Corporation

Unitus Community Credit Union has been named the fourth most philanthropic large corporation in the Portland Metro Area by the Portland Business Journal. In its annual ranking, PBJ recognized Unitus for its commitment to the communities it serves. This marks the 13th consecutive year Unitus has been ranked as a top ten large corporate philanthropist.

Empowering Dreams: The Journey of the Dream Educational Foundation

The Dream Educational Foundation (DEF) was founded with a clear and impactful mission: to empower high school students and dedicated credit union professionals to pursue higher education in accounting and finance. Thanks to unwavering support from our parent organization, CU Alliance, LLC (CUA), DEF has made its vision a reality. As we delve into this

CU Student Choice Announces Kathy Duvall as New Board Chairperson

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that Kathy Duvall, President and CEO of SF Fire Credit Union, has been elected to the role of Chairperson by the organization’s Board of Directors.

TopLine Financial Credit Union Hosted Bike Drive To Benefit Youth Apprenticeship Program

TopLine Financial Credit Union hosted a bike donation drive with all donations benefiting Keystone Community Services’ Youth Social Enterprise Program, Express Bike Shop. TopLine members, employees and community members dropped off their bikes and bike parts to help local youth. As the drive wrapped up, TopLine collected a total of 186 bikes. The bicycle donations

PSCU’s The Loan Service Center Partners with Millennium Capital and Recovery Corporation

Wyoming, Minn. — (Oct. 31, 2023) — The Loan Service Center (TLSC), a PSCU company, today announced its partnership with Millennium Capital and Recovery Corporation® (Millennium), a leader in the asset repossession management industry. Through TLSC’s extended services, credit unions will gain further access and scalability to nationwide first-party delinquency management services for collateral recovery

Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Retirement and Key Leadership Promotion

Unitus Community Credit Union is celebrating a much-deserved retirement and promotion from within the organization. After 16 years of exemplary service, Gayle Evans, SVP/Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), is retiring. Unitus is promoting VP of People and Culture, Jessica Brown, to the Executive Leadership Team to take on the CHRO role.

Universal 1 Credit Union Expands Reach to Seven Counties

Dayton, Ohio – Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) is excited to announce a significant expansion in membership throughout seven additional counties. U1 has been serving several counties and cities around the Miami Valley and as of October 23, 2023, residents of Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Franklin, Montgomery, Pike, and Preble counties are now eligible for membership

Eltropy CEO Ashish Garg Named Finalist for Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Award

Ashish Garg, Co-founder and CEO of Eltropy, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Awards in the Executive Leadership category. The Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Awards celebrate organizations and individuals who drive innovation and meaningful progress in the credit union industry.

Coastal Credit Union Honored Among Greater Triangle Civic 50

On October 25, Activate Good and Points of Light recognized Coastal Credit Union, as one of the companies honored in the Greater Triangle’s first-ever Civic 50. The honor represents Coastal’s commitment to the Triangle community and overall positive corporate citizenship.

Callahan & Associates Joins Forces With Southeastern Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS) To Empower The Next Generation Of Industry Leaders

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Callahan & Associates, a leading provider of credit union data solutions, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Southeastern Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS). This collaboration is poised to transform the education landscape for aspiring leaders by integrating Callahan & Associates’ cutting-edge online performance benchmarking platform, Peer Suite, into

Coastal Credit Union Launches Early Pay, Cuts Go Green Transaction Requirements in Half

Coastal Credit Union has announced two new enhancements to its deposit products, designed to improve members’ experience, particularly for checking account holders. Effective today, Coastal is introducing Early Pay, a feature that allows members with eligible incoming Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposits faster access to their money. The biggest beneficiaries will be members with direct

SchoolsFirst FCU Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of ‘Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged’ Podcast

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that it will become the presenting sponsor of the “Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged” podcast beginning with the launch of the second season of the program. Produced by Cloudcast Media, Classroom of the Future Foundation, and the Center for Educational

2023 CUES Individual Awards Winners Announced

Talent development leader CUES is pleased to announce the winners of its annual individual awards and the class of 2023 Hall of Fame inductees. Winners were announced October 19, during the CUES Member Appreciation & Awards Event.

UMassFive Receives Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award

UMassFive has received the first place Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for 2023 in the state of Massachusetts. This annual award is given out by the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) to honor a credit union for its social responsibility projects within the community.

MassMutual Federal Credit Union Selects Lisa Asadourian as President/CEO

Springfield, MA, October 24, 2023. The Board of Directors of MassMutual Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Lisa Asadourian as the credit union’s next President/Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Asadourian will succeed Dave Plantier who has retired from MassMutual Federal Credit Union after 38 years of dedicated service. “After a thorough search

Personnel Promotions

Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...
Other

Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education

The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser

TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...
Technology

Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform ...
Making A Difference

Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers

Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025

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

Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader

Ryan Suttles, Real Estate Specialist II, State Employees’ CU, NC, has been named the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader.
Making A Difference

Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits

The Clearview Foundation, the newly established philanthropic arm of Clearview Federal Credit Union, hosted its First Annual Golf Outing on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is now accepting applications for its Student Grant Program ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State

Photos available here: https://assets.schoolsfirstfcu.org/share/50C8B60C-1006-4552-8489351E8AA7D264/ Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to ...
Strategic Partnerships

Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences

With Arkatechture’s help, Premier America Credit Union is modernizing their data infrastructure and accelerating their digital transformation efforts.
Strategic Partnerships

myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions

myCUmortgage announced new partnerships with eight credit unions in the third quarter of this year. Spanning the U.S., these new ...
Making A Difference

EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced a special financial assistance package to help members ...
Lending

Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union ...
Strategic Partnerships

defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk

defi SOLUTIONS has partnered with Informed.IQ to integrate its AI-driven verification technology into the defi loan origination system (LOS), helping ...
Making A Difference

EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly joined the Merced County Office of Education to ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown

In response to the Federal Government shutdown impacting thousands of federal employees, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is upholding ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce that scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. ...
Personnel Promotions

CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders

CUES is proud to announce the promotion of two senior leaders into newly elevated roles, reinforcing its commitment to agility, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge

This October, Maine’s credit unions are rallying to raise $100,000 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, fueling meals through Good ...
Making A Difference

EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to sponsor and participate in Fresno City ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons

This summer, more than 4,000 residents across five counties took a proactive stance against fraud and identity theft—a 37 percent ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma ...
Strategic Partnerships

Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE

Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown

With federal funding set to expire September 30, 2025, the threat of a federal government shutdown is rising as Congress ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025

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

EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools proudly honored ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar

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

GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Parsippany, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a prominent credit union headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, proudly serves members ...
Strategic Partnerships

2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking

BANFF – The 2025 ALM First Financial Forum wrapped up on Wednesday after three days of engaging sessions focused on driving ...
Personnel Promotions

Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...
Other

Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education

The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser

TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...
Technology

Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform ...
Making A Difference

Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers

Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025

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

Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader

Ryan Suttles, Real Estate Specialist II, State Employees’ CU, NC, has been named the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader.
Making A Difference

Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits

The Clearview Foundation, the newly established philanthropic arm of Clearview Federal Credit Union, hosted its First Annual Golf Outing on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is now accepting applications for its Student Grant Program ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State

Photos available here: https://assets.schoolsfirstfcu.org/share/50C8B60C-1006-4552-8489351E8AA7D264/ Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to ...
Strategic Partnerships

Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences

With Arkatechture’s help, Premier America Credit Union is modernizing their data infrastructure and accelerating their digital transformation efforts.
Strategic Partnerships

myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions

myCUmortgage announced new partnerships with eight credit unions in the third quarter of this year. Spanning the U.S., these new ...
Making A Difference

EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced a special financial assistance package to help members ...
Lending

Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union ...
Strategic Partnerships

defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk

defi SOLUTIONS has partnered with Informed.IQ to integrate its AI-driven verification technology into the defi loan origination system (LOS), helping ...
Making A Difference

EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly joined the Merced County Office of Education to ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown

In response to the Federal Government shutdown impacting thousands of federal employees, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is upholding ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce that scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. ...
Personnel Promotions

CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders

CUES is proud to announce the promotion of two senior leaders into newly elevated roles, reinforcing its commitment to agility, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge

This October, Maine’s credit unions are rallying to raise $100,000 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, fueling meals through Good ...
Making A Difference

EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to sponsor and participate in Fresno City ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons

This summer, more than 4,000 residents across five counties took a proactive stance against fraud and identity theft—a 37 percent ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma ...
Strategic Partnerships

Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE

Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown

With federal funding set to expire September 30, 2025, the threat of a federal government shutdown is rising as Congress ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025

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

EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools proudly honored ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar

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

GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Parsippany, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a prominent credit union headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, proudly serves members ...
Strategic Partnerships

2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking

BANFF – The 2025 ALM First Financial Forum wrapped up on Wednesday after three days of engaging sessions focused on driving ...

Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors to showcase innovative products and ...

Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education

The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by Helen Grays-Jones, our inaugural Executive ...

Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser

TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in creating and maintaining safe, healthy, ...

Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform and the ICE PPE from ...

Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers

Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded entrepreneurs and organizations.

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025

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