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.

Santa Isabel Chooses Sharetec for its Comprehensive Core System By Sharetec Systems, Inc.

Sharetec, a leader in core processing and digital banking technology for credit unions, announced today that Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito de Santa Isabel, “CACSI” signed on as a Sharetec partner at the end of 2024.

Sharetec Systems, Inc. February 14, 2025

EECU’s Newest Branch Has Wheels, Will Travel By Educational Employees Credit Union

EECU’s Mobile Branch delivers banking services directly to the community by traveling to areas without a financial institution nearby, making it easier for people to manage their finances and get assistance to do so.

Educational Employees Credit Union February 14, 2025

Maine Credit Unions Reach New Milestone Raising $1.3 Million to End Hunger By Maine Credit Union League

At a special ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger announced that it raised $1,303,706.40 in food and monetary donations in 2024.

Maine Credit Union League February 14, 2025

Newsweek Names Redwood Credit Union One of “America’s Best” Credit Unions By Redwood Credit Union

Redwood Credit Union has again been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025.

Redwood Credit Union February 14, 2025

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 07, 2025 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 February 14, 2025

Fibre Federal Credit Union Reduces HR Response Time by 95% Using Eltropy’s AI-Powered Texting Platform By Eltropy

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced today that Fibre Federal Credit Union has achieved a 95% reduction in HR response times by implementing Eltropy’s secure texting solution for employee communications. The credit union, which serves members across Washington and Oregon, has reduced its processing time for employee sick

Eltropy February 14, 2025

Blue Federal Credit Union donates over $150,000 to Children’s Hospital Colorado By Blue Federal Credit Union

Blue Federal Credit Union is proud to announce a remarkable milestone in its ongoing commitment to community impact: over $150,000 has been donated to Children’s Hospital Colorado in the past five years. In 2024 alone, over $45,000 was contributed to support the hospital’s mission of providing exceptional pediatric care. These donations are made possible through

Blue Federal Credit Union February 14, 2025

World’s 1st cloud-native, AI-powered, digital-era LOS By Algebrik

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Algebrik AI Inc., a Delaware-incorporated company headquartered in New York City, pioneering the world’s 1st cloud-native, AI-powered, digital-era Loan Origination Platform (LOS), today announced its partnership with Plaid, the data network powering the digital financial ecosystem. This collaboration brings transformative enhancements to credit unions and financial institutions by integrating Plaid’s consumer-permissioned data with

Algebrik February 7, 2025

EECU Brings Innovative Financial Education to High School Campus By Educational Employees Credit Union

More than 500 high school seniors recently participated in an interactive workshop specifically created by Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) to help prepare them to make financial decisions in the real world. During the Wise Up event at Clovis West High School on Jan. 31, EECU staff and student financial service representatives from the unique,

Educational Employees Credit Union February 7, 2025

Coastal Wealth Management Advisors Earn Awards for Outstanding Performance By Coastal Federal Credit Union

Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*, is the recipient of five Pacesetter Awards, presented by CUSO Financial Services, L.P. This is the 11th consecutive year that Coastal Wealth Management has earned recognition, and the first time it has earned five awards.

Coastal Federal Credit Union February 7, 2025

SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates 2024 Year of Giving to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that it contributed more than $298,000 in 2024 – through a combination of corporate donations and fundraising – to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) member hospitals in California, including Children’s Hospital of Orange

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union February 7, 2025

African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) Awards Scholarship for Humanedge Executive Leadership Program By Humanidei

February 06, 2025 — The African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new scholarship to support executive leadership development for professionals within the credit union industry. This scholarship will enable one outstanding executive annually to attend Humanedge, a transformative leadership development experience for C-Suite Leaders. The first recipient

Humanidei February 7, 2025

LoneTree, TruStage™ Ventures announce investment into data analytics firm Arkatechture By Arkatechture

PORTLAND, Maine — Arkatechture, provider of Arkalytics, a data and analytics platform for credit unions and community banks, today announced a strategic growth investment from LoneTree Capital, a New York-based growth capital firm, and TruStage Ventures, the venture capital arm of TruStage, an insurance, investments, and technology provider. The investment can help Arkatechture’s ability to

Arkatechture February 7, 2025

United Federal Credit Union to Offer Down Payment Assistance to Mortgage Borrowers in agreement with the Arkansas Development Finance Authority By United Federal Credit Union

To support borrowers in reaching their homeownership goals, United Federal Credit Union (United) has partnered with the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) to offer mortgage assistance for qualified applicants. The ADFA Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) can provide up to $15,000 for down payment and closing cost assistance. ADFA’s Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Loan is

United Federal Credit Union February 7, 2025

USSFCU Welcomes Don DiMatteo as Chief Lending Officer By United States Senate Federal Credit Union

The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Don DiMatteo as its new Chief Lending Officer (CLO). With over 35 years of experience in lending and financial services, DiMatteo brings a wealth of leadership, expertise, and a deep passion for member-focused lending solutions. DiMatteo’s career spans 17.5 years

United States Senate Federal Credit Union February 7, 2025

CUNA Strategic Services Aligns With Wipfli to Provide Access to Top C-Suite Talent and Streamline Loan Reviews By America’s Credit Unions

CUNA Strategic Services is excited to announce their new alliance with Wipfli, a top 25 advisory and accounting firm delivering holistic solutions to help clients navigate the modern marketplace, optimize performance and drive growth.

America’s Credit Unions February 7, 2025

Chartway Announces Promotions of Dana Brock, Kelsey Jones and Jace White By Chartway Federal Credit Union

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the promotions of Dana Brock to vice president of credit operations & services, Kelsey Jones to vice president of business intelligence, and Jace White to senior vice president of talent engagement.

Chartway Federal Credit Union February 7, 2025

GTE Financial Celebrates 90 Years of Service in the Tampa Bay Community By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union

Locally owned and operated credit union, GTE Financial is thrilled to celebrate 90 years of servicing the financial needs of its local residents, businesses and helping empower the Tampa Bay community.

GTE Financial Federal Credit Union February 7, 2025

Cumberland County FCU Announces New Hire and Multiple Promotions By Cumberland County Federal Credit Union

Falmouth, ME (February 2025) – Cumberland County FCU (CCFCU) is pleased to announce the following team addition and employee promotions. Bethany Smith has been hired as the Vice President of Accounting; Amy Sithavady has been promoted to Vice President of HR and Compliance; Kimberly Parker has been promoted to Vice President of Service Center Operations;

Cumberland County Federal Credit Union February 7, 2025

Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy By Unitus Community Credit Union

Unitus Community Credit Union is proud to announce a new partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy to support the preservation and care of our invaluable wetlands ecosystems. This partnership underscores the credit union’s dedication to environmental sustainability and community impact.

Unitus Community Credit Union February 7, 2025

Eltropy to demonstrate practical applications of generative AI for credit unions at GAC 2025 By Eltropy

Eltropy to Feature AI-Powered Unified Conversations Platform at Governmental Affairs Conference 2025 Eltropy to demonstrate practical applications of generative AI for community financial institutions at the leading credit union advocacy event SANTA CLARA, Calif. — January 31, 2025 — Eltropy, the leading AI-powered digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), will present its latest

Eltropy February 7, 2025

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 31, 2025 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 February 7, 2025

INOVA Federal Donates $510 To Church Community Services By INOVA Federal Credit Union

The team at INOVA Federal recently presented a check for $510 to Church Community Services. Church Community Services aids the residents of Elkhart County with emergency assistance, job and life-skills training, and much more.

INOVA Federal Credit Union January 31, 2025

Corporate One Presents CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success on February 26, 2025 By Corporate One Federal Credit Union

Corporate One Federal Credit Union is excited to announce CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success, a dynamic half-day virtual conference for credit union leaders and professionals, taking place online on February 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST. CU Forward empowers credit union professionals with knowledge and actionable strategies. The event will feature

Corporate One Federal Credit Union January 31, 2025

Sparrow and CUNA Strategic Services Unite to Empower Gen Z & Millennial Financial Futures By America’s Credit Unions

CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce its new alliance with Sparrow, a trailblazer in fintech disruption. This collaboration aims to help credit unions meet the unique lending and engagement needs and aspirations of Gen Z and Millennial members.

America’s Credit Unions January 31, 2025

Advia Credit Union Exceeds $1 Million in 2024 Giving Across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois By Advia Credit Union

Advia Credit Union made an extraordinary impact in 2024, contributing over $1 Million across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois through its Advia Foundation, Advancing Lives initiatives, sponsorships, scholarships, and other donations. In addition, the Advia team contributed over 6,500 volunteer hours throughout the year—an increase from previous years and the equivalent of more than 270 full

Advia Credit Union January 31, 2025

Meridia Community Credit Union Signs New and Renewal Agreements with Synergent By Synergent

Synergent® is thrilled to announce Meridia Community Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. Additionally, the credit union has committed to a new five-year agreement for Integrated Credit Card Services, as well as five-year renewal agreements for numerous additional services.

Synergent January 31, 2025

Elan Charitable Giving Program Surpasses $2 Million in Donations By Elan Credit Card

MINNEAPOLIS — Elan Credit Card today announced $250,000 in donations across 25 communities through its philanthropic initiative, the Elan Charitable Giving program. Each $10,000 donation was given to a local organization selected by an Elan Credit Card partner. “Over the last three years, this program has received such positive response from our partners and their

Elan Credit Card January 31, 2025

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Hector Martin as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) By Humanidei

Pasadena, CA, January 23, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union proudly announces Hector Martin as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Martin will drive the Credit Union’s growth and strategic evolution, focusing on enhancing member and employee experiences, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and advancing the Credit Union’s mission to “Engage, Educate, and Inspire every community member.” Overseeing

Humanidei January 31, 2025

Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2024 Applicants By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, today announced that it awarded 119 grants to teachers throughout the state to help fund programs designed to encourage students to learn and excel in the core subjects of language arts, science and

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union January 31, 2025

Operations & HR

InterLutions Welcomes Kelly Balodis as New Client Services Manager

April 28, 2025

InterLutions, the nation’s fastest-growing employee benefits Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), proudly announces the addition of Kelly Balodis as Client ...