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.

GTE FINANCIAL SVP AND CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER NAMED 2022 40 UNDER 40 HONOREE By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union

Local Tampa Bay credit union, GTE Financial, is proud to announce Jennifer Maxfield, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, has been named a 40 under 40 honoree for both the Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ) and the Business Observer. With over 700 nominations this year, Maxfield was chosen among the most competitive pool of

GTE Financial Federal Credit Union October 20, 2022

Elan Donates $75,000 to Celebrate Credit Union Day By Elan Credit Card

EMBARGOED UNTIL 10.20.22 at 11 a.m. ET Elan Donates $75,000 to Celebrate Credit Union Day Five, $15,000 gifts were made on behalf of five credit union partners (Minneapolis, MN) — To celebrate the commitment of credit unions to their members and communities, Elan selected five of its credit union partners to designate a charity in

Elan Credit Card October 20, 2022

Corporate Counsel’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards Recognizes Patelco Credit Union Senior VP, General Counsel, Angela Jeffers, for Collaborative Leadership By Patelco Credit Union

Corporate Counsel has awarded Angela Jeffers with the Women, Influence & Power in Law Award for the category of Collaborative Leadership. Angela is the senior VP, general counsel for Patelco Credit Union, a Bay Area-based credit union dedicated to the financial wellness of its members and communities.

Patelco Credit Union October 20, 2022

Mazuma Credit Union Holds Grand Opening Celebration at North Oak Branch By Mazuma Credit Union

On Thursday, October 6th, Mazuma Credit Union held a Grand Opening Celebration for its North Oak Branch at 9660 North Oak Trafficway in Kansas City, MO. Several hundred Members, Team Members, and Community Partners attended the celebration.

Mazuma Credit Union October 20, 2022

BCU RECEIVES CUNA AWARDS FOR OPERATIONS, MEMBER EXPERIENCE, TECHNOLOGY By BCU

BCU attended the 2022 CUNA Operations & Member Experience Council and CUNA Technology Councils Conference late last month. Honored with three total awards, the Credit Union’s technology professionals were recognized for their commitment to innovation and member service – a direct reflection of BCU’s promise to Empower People to Discover Financial Freedom.

BCU October 20, 2022

Michele Randall Earns Accredited ACH Professional Designation By Corporate Central Credit Union

Corporate Central announced this week that Michele Randall, Member Services Representative, has passed the Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) exam.

Corporate Central Credit Union October 20, 2022

TopLine Financial Credit Union Participates in its 6th Statewide Day of Kindness By TopLine Financial Credit Union

TopLine Financial Credit Union was one of the 66 credit unions and partner organizations across the state of Minnesota who participated in an orchestrated day, called CU Forward Day. A state-wide initiative of over 3,000 credit union employees, members and partners coming together to do one simple thing – spread kindness and encourage others to

TopLine Financial Credit Union October 20, 2022

After Extensive Core Review, Long-Time Sharetec Customer Extends Partnership with Sharetec for 10 More Years By Sharetec Systems, Inc.

Sharetec System, one of the fastest growing core systems, bold technology, caring partner, is pleased to announce long-time customer, Thrive Credit Union in Muncie, Indiana, has renewed their contract with Sharetec after an extensive core review.

Sharetec Systems, Inc. October 20, 2022

Maine Credit Union League Endorses Jared Golden for Congress By Maine Credit Union League

The Maine Credit Union League has formally endorsed U.S. Representative Jared Golden (D), who is running for re-election in Maine’s second congressional district.

Maine Credit Union League October 20, 2022

GTE Financial Wins At Gramercy Institute Financial Content Marketing Awards By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union

GTE Financial, one of Tampa’s largest locally owned and operated financial institutions, is happy to announce they won the Internal Marketing category at the Gramercy Institute’s 2022 Financial Content Marketing Awards. The Gramercy Institute recognized the credit union for its Culture Book, a collection of photos of GTE employees, community and philanthropy events, a letter

GTE Financial Federal Credit Union October 19, 2022

HZCU’s Financial Trek Check Wins Desjardins Financial Education Award By Horizon Credit Union

Horizon Credit Union was recently awarded the Desjardins Adult Financial Education award for our Financial Trek Check program – a program that helps people plan for their financial goals. The Desjardins award – named after Alphonse Desjardins, a pioneer in emphasizing financial education in schools – recognizes credit unions that excel in financial education for

Horizon Credit Union October 18, 2022

Heritage Community Credit Union Expands With Help From CUCollaborate By CUCollaborate

Heritage Community Credit Union in California was recently approved for a charter conversion and expansion, increasing potential membership by over one million.

CUCollaborate October 14, 2022

INOVA Federal CEO Dallas Bergl receives Global Good Award By INOVA Federal Credit Union

INOVA Federal is pleased to announce that CEO Dallas Bergl is the 2022 recipient of the Indiana Credit Union League’s “Chairman’s Global Good Award”.

INOVA Federal Credit Union October 14, 2022

GTE FINANCIAL PROMOTES GERHARD TOTH TO VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS BANKING By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union

GTE Financial, Tampa’s premier not-for-profit credit union, is pleased to announce the promotion of Gerhard Toth to Vice President of Business Banking. Toth quickly worked his way up after his first year at the credit union from Business Banking Manager to Vice President.

GTE Financial Federal Credit Union October 14, 2022

Alogent Extends its Leadership in the Enterprise Content & Information Management Market for Financial Institutions with the Acquisition of AccuSystems By Alogent

Alogent announced the acquisition of AccuSystems, a leading provider of document imaging and tracking software that enhances compliance, workflow management, and business process automation for financial institutions. Welcoming AccuSystems to the Alogent family pairs two principals in the enterprise content and information management (ECM / EIM) market, strengthening its commitment to the industry and expanding

Alogent October 14, 2022

Equifax and MeridianLink Expand Relationship to Support Streamlined Digital Lending Experiences By MeridianLink, Inc.

Equifax®(NYSE: EFX) is expanding its integration of The Work Number® with MeridianLink® (NYSE: MLNK) to now deliver instant verifications of employment and income to credit unions, banks, and other lenders through the MeridianLink® Consumer Loan Origination System (LOS). This builds upon the existing integration serving MeridianLink Mortgage customers, all in support of a streamlined lending

MeridianLink, Inc. October 14, 2022

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 14, 2022 By The Baker Group, LP

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

The Baker Group, LP October 14, 2022

SECU Foundation Makes $2 Million Challenge Grant for New Child Advocacy and Resource Center in Onslow County By State Employees’ Credit Union

SECU Foundation recently awarded a $2 million challenge grant to One Place, an Onslow County non-profit dedicated to ending child abuse. One Place will use the grant to assist with the construction of a new child advocacy and resource facility, the SECU Hope Center.

State Employees’ Credit Union October 14, 2022

BCU’S ANJOLI WALKER RECOGNIZED AS CREDIT UNION TIMES LUMINARIES FINALIST By BCU

BCU’s very own Anjoli Walker, Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, has joined the Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Class of 2022 Finalists in the DEI: Individual Executives category.

BCU October 14, 2022

Students@Work Visits Top 40,000 At SECU Career Learning Events By State Employees Credit Union

More than 50 students and several teachers from Daniels Middle School were welcomed to SECU’s Salisbury St. office for a Students@Work initiative.

State Employees Credit Union October 14, 2022

Arkatechture Joins Maine’s Top Credit Unions as a Best Place to Work

Arkatechture joins the list of 2020 Best Places to Work in Maine alongside some of the most successful Credit Unions in Maine.

October 14, 2022

Churchill Named 2022 CUES Emerge Winner By CUES

Zachary Churchill, VP of Finance, USF FCU, Tampa, FL, has been named the 2022 CUES® Emerge winner.

CUES October 14, 2022

Christian Community Credit Union Donates $5,000 for Hurricane Ian Relief By Christian Community Credit Union

Christian Community Credit Union donated $5,000 to American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) disaster relief effort in response to the devastation left by Hurricane Ian in Florida and other southern states.

Christian Community Credit Union October 14, 2022

Advantis Credit Union Renews Partnership with Co-op Solutions By CO-OP/PSCU

Portland, Oregon’s $2 billion Advantis Credit Union is leveraging the Co-op payments ecosystem to bring Zelle and other digital-first services to its more than 87,000 members.

CO-OP/PSCU October 14, 2022

$6 Billion DUCA chooses Lodestar Technologies as Strategic Partner in Analytics Journey By Lodestar Technologies Inc.

DUCA Financial Services Credit Union Ltd. (DUCA) has chosen Lodestar Technologies as strategic partner on analytics journey. DUCA will implement Lodestar’s multi-source data warehouse, purpose-built workflows, and technical and strategic support.

Lodestar Technologies Inc. October 14, 2022

Passion Center Leaders Visit Support EXP from Africa to “Speak Hope” in Changing Malawi Children’s Lives By Support EXP

Leaders from Passion Center for Children in Malawi, a small country in southeastern Africa, visited Support EXP headquarters recently to share stories of their grassroots, faith-driven efforts to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their communities.

Support EXP October 12, 2022

Teachers Federal Credit Union Announces Florida Expansion By Teachers Federal Credit Union

New Florida Branch Marks Teachers Federal Credit Union’s First Location Outside of New York State and Bolsters Credit Union’s National Expansion Plans

Teachers Federal Credit Union October 12, 2022

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Yield Better Data for Better Member Services

Using Arkalytics, HawaiiUSA can now better respond to member needs with more tailored products and services.

October 12, 2022

TMG Receives Raving Reviews Of 2014 Executive Summit, Announces Plans For 2015 Event

In addition to a view of payments future, TMG gave attendees of its Executive Summit inspiration to tap the power of their people, passion & purpose.

The Members Group October 10, 2022

TruMark Financial Announces New Vice President Retail Division Manager By TruMark Financial Credit Union

Benjamin Fetterman has been named vice president retail division manager at TruMark Financial® Credit Union.

TruMark Financial Credit Union September 28, 2022

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CU Alliance CUSO and Affiliates Rebrand as FOCUSONE™

July 12, 2024

Houston, Texas, July 11, 2024 – CU Alliance and Affiliates, along with its business units, CUAC, Member Auto Center, Member ...