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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 Friday, September 26, at Rolling Acres Golf Course in Beaver County, PA. The event welcomed more than 100 golfers and 30 sponsors, raising $37,000 to support the Foundation’s mission of awarding grants to nonprofit organizations

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 through Dec. 5, 2025. EECU’s Student Grant Program provides financial support to members pursuing higher education. Each year, EECU awards up to $100,000 in grants to help students cover education-related expenses, such as tuition, books,

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 public education at the 2025 County Superintendents Awards Reception, held Sept. 30, 2025, in San Diego. The annual event, hosted by the California County Superintendents in partnership with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, celebrated individuals and

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 lenders automate funding, accelerate approvals, and reduce fraud risk. Informed.IQ’s AI agents verify applicant data, documents, and stipulations in real time with 99% accuracy, identifying missing or non-conforming documents and providing instant feedback for resolution.

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. The scholarship is designed to help students pursue higher education by easing the financial burden of college costs. It is open to students attending a four-year university, community college, or technical school, and scholarships may

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 College’s Fall Parenting Student Conference on September 26. The event brought together parenting students for a day of connection, resources, and tools designed to help them succeed academically and personally.

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 (UWT) are excited to announce the launch of HuskyHack, a 24-hour hackathon that will challenge college students from across Washington State to design innovative digital tools that empower people to take control of their finances

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 Association (NARFE), the only organization solely dedicated to the general welfare of all active and retired federal employees, their families, and survivors. Founded in 1921, NARFE continues to be a leading voice in Washington and

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 remains at an impasse over budget proposals. In the event a shutdown does occur, and federal employees are furloughed, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is committed to supporting new and existing members who experience

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 the county’s top school employee, administrator, and teacher at the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards ceremony on September 25.

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 provide a wide array of educational conferences, workshops and webinars. Our educational webinars and events in October 2025 cover a variety topics including ACH exception handling, personal growth, leadership, member growth strategies and more!

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 through its branches located in Dover, South Orange, Newark, Sayreville, and Brick. The credit union is committed to its core philosophy of “people helping people,” striving to provide valuable financial services while fostering community development

Callahan & Associates Announces Digital Legacy Sponsorship Of “Unsung Heroes” Exhibit At America’s Credit Union Museum

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates is honored to serve as the Digital Legacy Sponsor for the upcoming “Woven in History: A Tapestry of Unsung Heroes” exhibit at America’s Credit Union Museum, opening September 24, 2025. This powerful new exhibit celebrates the behind-the-scenes champions whose quiet leadership and steadfast commitment have shaped the credit union

ACUMA Elects New Board Officers

ACUMA elected new Board officers at its 2025 Annual Conference: Alissa Sykes Tulloch (Chair), Jason Sasena (Vice Chair), Vince Salinas (Treasurer), and Julie Bowering (Secretary). They join current members to advance programs supporting credit union mortgage lending.

2025 ALM First Financial Forum Kicks-Off, Welcoming Over 200 Financial Professionals

BANFF – The 2025 ALM First Financial Forum kicked off yesterday at the Fairmont Banff Springs nestled in the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. Highlights from the first day of this industry-leading, three-day conference included an inspiring keynote session on Five Practices that Make Leadership Work presented by Dr. Jamie Leddin and the latest Economic & Market Update tailored specifically

Making A Difference

Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees

As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO

Washington, PA, January 5, 2026. CHROME Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Broc Sleek as its new President ...
Other

CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners

CU NextGen, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) providing digital banking, award winning CRM, automation, as well as operational ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist

Corporate Central is pleased to welcome Israr Ahmad to the team as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist. Ahmad brings more ...
Operations & HR

LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is enhancing its marketing, creative and community engagement capabilities with the promotions of longtime leader Kellie ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar

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

SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health

A team of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union employees sponsored a holiday gift giving opportunity for Rady Children’s Health in Orange ...
Operations & HR

Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opened it 72nd Branch in Los Angeles on December 22.
Other

ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) as its first Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion, ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Feeding the Carolinas to Support Expanded Food Access During Holiday Season

SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Feeding the Carolinas to help address widespread food insecurity and ...
Personnel Promotions

Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists

Corporate Central is excited to announce the promotion of Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists, recognizing their ...
Technology

BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT

BCU has been ranked No. 2 among small organizations on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This ...
Personnel Promotions

ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley

Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Ryan Sherwin to Principal and named current Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, President of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025

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

For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO

Wichita, KS, December 19, 2025. Millennium Corporate Credit Union announced today the appointment of Haley DaVee as its next President ...
Making A Difference

SECU Contributes $125,000 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has provided a $125,000 donation to MANNA FoodBank to support hunger relief efforts in Western ...
Making A Difference

Appli Makes First Donations Through Data for Dogs Initiative, Supporting Ten No-Kill Animal Shelters

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its first round of donations ...
Other

SchoolsFirst FCU Expands Financial Planning Services for Members and Educators Across California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union announced that its Third-Party Administrator (TPA) affiliate, SchoolsFirst Plan Administration, LLC, successfully onboarded a number of ...
Making A Difference

LGE Foundation donates $389,598 to local nonprofits; Surpasses $3 million lifetime giving milestone

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $389,598 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s ...
Making A Difference

C.A.R.E.S. in Action: Peach State FCU Completes Successful Toys for Tots Drive

Peach State FCU recently completed a successful toy drive in support of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Every ...
Personnel Promotions

CES Credit Union Appoints Mike Copley as President/CEO

Mount Vernon, OH, November 21, 2025. CES Credit Union has selected Mike Copley as its next President and Chief Executive ...
Charity Events

BECU members help direct $450,000 to nonprofits through People Helping People Awards

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is donating $450,000 to nonprofit organizations as part of its annual People Helping People Awards. ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Collects Toys for 200 Children in Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

Coastal Credit Union announced that it collected toys for 200 children in need, in partnership with the Salvation Army Angel ...
Making A Difference

Vizo Financial Gives Back more than $4.8 Million to Capital Members

Recognizing the critical role its capital members played in its financial success this year, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 12, 2025

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

Illinois State Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify to Modernize Deposit Automation and Drive Digital Transformation

Illinois State Credit Union selected a SaaS deployment of Alogent’s Unify to deliver a modern, member-focused experience and enhance deposit ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Partners with Orange County Department of Education to Celebrate 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year

I thought your readers might be interested in a great community story. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the Orange ...
Making A Difference

SECU’s Cooperative Model Prioritizes Member Value and Community Impact

As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) was created to be a difference maker for its member-owners. ...
Strategic Partnerships

Seaboard Federal Credit Union Extends Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (December 9, 2025) – Synergent® is pleased to share that Seaboard Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $4 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Support Military Heroes and Children in Need

[Laurel, Md.- December 5, 2025] The holidays got a little brighter recently for Neighbor Ride, a charity based in Howard ...
Making A Difference

Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees

As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO

Washington, PA, January 5, 2026. CHROME Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Broc Sleek as its new President ...
Other

CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners

CU NextGen, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) providing digital banking, award winning CRM, automation, as well as operational ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist

Corporate Central is pleased to welcome Israr Ahmad to the team as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist. Ahmad brings more ...
Operations & HR

LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is enhancing its marketing, creative and community engagement capabilities with the promotions of longtime leader Kellie ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar

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

SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health

A team of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union employees sponsored a holiday gift giving opportunity for Rady Children’s Health in Orange ...
Operations & HR

Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opened it 72nd Branch in Los Angeles on December 22.
Other

ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) as its first Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion, ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Feeding the Carolinas to Support Expanded Food Access During Holiday Season

SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Feeding the Carolinas to help address widespread food insecurity and ...
Personnel Promotions

Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists

Corporate Central is excited to announce the promotion of Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists, recognizing their ...
Technology

BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT

BCU has been ranked No. 2 among small organizations on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This ...
Personnel Promotions

ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley

Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Ryan Sherwin to Principal and named current Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, President of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025

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

For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO

Wichita, KS, December 19, 2025. Millennium Corporate Credit Union announced today the appointment of Haley DaVee as its next President ...
Making A Difference

SECU Contributes $125,000 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has provided a $125,000 donation to MANNA FoodBank to support hunger relief efforts in Western ...
Making A Difference

Appli Makes First Donations Through Data for Dogs Initiative, Supporting Ten No-Kill Animal Shelters

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its first round of donations ...
Other

SchoolsFirst FCU Expands Financial Planning Services for Members and Educators Across California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union announced that its Third-Party Administrator (TPA) affiliate, SchoolsFirst Plan Administration, LLC, successfully onboarded a number of ...
Making A Difference

LGE Foundation donates $389,598 to local nonprofits; Surpasses $3 million lifetime giving milestone

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $389,598 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s ...
Making A Difference

C.A.R.E.S. in Action: Peach State FCU Completes Successful Toys for Tots Drive

Peach State FCU recently completed a successful toy drive in support of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Every ...
Personnel Promotions

CES Credit Union Appoints Mike Copley as President/CEO

Mount Vernon, OH, November 21, 2025. CES Credit Union has selected Mike Copley as its next President and Chief Executive ...
Charity Events

BECU members help direct $450,000 to nonprofits through People Helping People Awards

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is donating $450,000 to nonprofit organizations as part of its annual People Helping People Awards. ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Collects Toys for 200 Children in Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

Coastal Credit Union announced that it collected toys for 200 children in need, in partnership with the Salvation Army Angel ...
Making A Difference

Vizo Financial Gives Back more than $4.8 Million to Capital Members

Recognizing the critical role its capital members played in its financial success this year, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 12, 2025

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

Illinois State Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify to Modernize Deposit Automation and Drive Digital Transformation

Illinois State Credit Union selected a SaaS deployment of Alogent’s Unify to deliver a modern, member-focused experience and enhance deposit ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Partners with Orange County Department of Education to Celebrate 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year

I thought your readers might be interested in a great community story. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the Orange ...
Making A Difference

SECU’s Cooperative Model Prioritizes Member Value and Community Impact

As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) was created to be a difference maker for its member-owners. ...
Strategic Partnerships

Seaboard Federal Credit Union Extends Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (December 9, 2025) – Synergent® is pleased to share that Seaboard Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $4 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Support Military Heroes and Children in Need

[Laurel, Md.- December 5, 2025] The holidays got a little brighter recently for Neighbor Ride, a charity based in Howard ...

Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees

As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the Perpetual Contributed Capital (PCC) dividend ...

For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO

Washington, PA, January 5, 2026. CHROME Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Broc Sleek as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective ...

CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners

CU NextGen, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) providing digital banking, award winning CRM, automation, as well as operational solutions and services to credit ...

Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist

Corporate Central is pleased to welcome Israr Ahmad to the team as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist. Ahmad brings more than 13 years of experience ...

LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is enhancing its marketing, creative and community engagement capabilities with the promotions of longtime leader Kellie Swiger to head of creative ...

Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we provide a wide array of ...
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