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.
Eltropy Unveils Industry’s First Unified Digital Conversations Platform for CFIs
Eltropy announced today that it has revamped its Video Banking and fully integrated it with its Enterprise Texting, Digital Contact Center and AI capabilities that comprise its Unified Digital Conversations Platform—which now offers the industry’s first, completely unified approach to a community financial institution’s (CFIs) conversations with its members and customers.
Steve Jensen
October 10, 2023
Being A Callahan & Associates Client Just Got Even Better
Callahan & Associates, a leading provider for performance benchmarking solutions, collaboration-fueled roundtable events, and strategic consulting services to credit unions nationwide, unveils their newly re-imagined resource hub for executives: exclusive client content.
Shelby Grys
October 9, 2023
INOVA Federal Donates $950 and provides over 100 volunteers for Ryan’s Case For Smiles
INOVA Federal recently made a $950 donation to Ryan’s Case For Smiles, a non-profit organization that focuses on helping kids feel better to heal better. In addition, INOVA team members gathered on October 9th to assist the organization in making over 200 pillowcases for children.
Jolene Hums
October 9, 2023
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $2,426 to Beech Grove City Schools
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $2,426 to Beech Grove City Schools as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
Nikki Thompson
October 6, 2023
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 06, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Raquel Reed
October 6, 2023
Two Unitus Community Credit Union Leaders Elected to Board Chair Positions at Non-Profits
Unitus President and CEO Steven Stapp, and SVP/Chief Retail Officer Corlinda Wooden, take leadership roles at community organizations
Autumn Foster
October 5, 2023
Oregon State Credit Union recognized for 2022 United Way giving
Oregon State Credit Union has been recognized by United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties with the Outstanding Campaign award for their 2022 campaign. The award was presented at the organization’s “A Night Under the Stars” event Sept. 21.
Kathleen Sharp
October 5, 2023
Catalyst/Aptys/Corelation Partner to Deliver the FedNow® Service to Corelation Clients
Partnership fast tracks the FedNow Service implementation for Corelation CUs
Jana Fowler
October 5, 2023
OCCU Foundation’s contributions topped $900,000 in 2022
OCCU Foundation distributed $919,497 to nonprofits and charitable initiatives in 2022, the largest annual total in its five-year history.
Griffin Edwards
October 5, 2023
Callahan & Associates Launches Mobile-Friendly Credit Union Profile Report – Powered By Peer Suite
Callahan & Associates, the leader in providing user-friendly credit union data to industry decision-makers, is excited to announce the fully optimized mobile version of its Credit Union Profile report. Powered by its popular performance-benchmarking solution, Peer Suite, now allows users to harness the power of credit union insights anytime, anywhere, simply by visiting CUProfiles.com. Are
Shelby Grys
October 4, 2023
OCCU announces second auto-loan securitization sale
Eugene, Oregon – OCCU (Oregon Community Credit Union) has issued its second auto asset-backed securities sale this month, the first credit union to do so within one year of its first.
Griffin Edwards
October 4, 2023
Coastal Credit Union Names Patrick Livingston VP of Tech Infrastructure and IT Operations
Coastal Credit Union has named Patrick Livingston as Vice President of Tech Infrastructure and IT Operations. In his new role, Livingston will be responsible for Coastal’s technology infrastructure and providing the organization with technology solutions that are reliable, secure and sustainable. He and his team will ensure that the credit union’s systems support its current
Joe Mecca
October 4, 2023
MeridianLink Announces New, Highly Configurable Point-of-Sale Solution for Digital Account Opening and Loan Origination
MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced the launch of its new, enhanced point-of-sale solution for account opening and loan origination, MeridianLink® Access.
Rebecca Frost
October 4, 2023
ACUMA Approves Slate of Officers 2023
ACUMA Approves New Slate of Officers at the 2023 Annual Conference in National Harbor, MD.
Justin Hawkins
October 4, 2023
Redwood Credit Union named healthiest credit union in California, sixth in nation
Glatt HealthScore highlights RCU as a top performer in financial strength and growth
Samantha Thrasher
October 3, 2023
Coastal Credit Union Renews Partnership with CUSO Financial Services
$4.8 Billion Coastal Credit Union Touts Experience and Personalized Service for Renewal with CUSO Financial Services.
Samantha Davison
October 3, 2023
Christy Soukhamneut Joins UFCU as Chief Lending Officer
UFCU announced today that Christy Soukhamneut has joined the credit union as Chief Lending Officer.
Brad Russell
October 3, 2023
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.