Industry Press
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Acadia Federal Credit Union Drives New Efficiencies by Centralizing Member Service on the Glia Interaction Platform
Acadia Federal Credit Union has digitally transformed member services with Glia, adding convenient digital-first service options and centralizing its call center on the Glia Interaction Platform. Unifying phone and digital channels has enabled the credit union to meet strong demand for commercial and consumer loans while supporting overall membership growth.
Steven Kaish
August 8, 2023
Unitus Community Credit Union Launches Spanish-Language Chatbot with Glia
Credit union is the first in the Pacific Northwest to offer a Spanish-speaking chatbot New York, July 26, 2023 – Glia, the customer interaction leader unifying Digital Customer Service (DCS), phone and automated self-service on a single platform, has partnered with $1.7 billion-asset Unitus Community Credit Union to successfully launch a Spanish-speaking chatbot. Unitus experienced
Steven Kaish
July 26, 2023
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce Strides for Sarcoma as the new member-nominated beneficiary for its Cancer Awareness ...
EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration
Fresno, CA – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 2025 Hmong American Day celebration, a vibrant two-day cultural ...
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solutions ...
SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility
SECU Foundation has announced a $600,000 challenge grant for Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley (GCYV) to assist with the construction ...
Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting
MODESTO, Calif. May 6, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union is pleased to announce the results of its recent Annual ...
LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, the credit union’s chief marketing officer and chief ...
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Judy Herrerias-James, Lisa Wittke Schaffner, and Rod Dole.
TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026
TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit committed to relieving the financial burden of terminal illness through credit union collaboration, has announced its ...
Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!
EPIC Lauches Payoff clearinghouse for Auto Lenders EPIC is transforming the way financial institutions receive loan and lease payoffs on ...
Laura Blanding Joins LAFCU As Vice President Of Membership Growth And Development
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has announced the appointment of Laura Blanding as vice president of membership growth and development.
Stephanie Schmidt Earns Prestigious Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Certification
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Stephanie Schmidt, Vice President Member Services, has officially earned the Accredited Faster Payments ...
BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington. The ...
Coastal Credit Union Hires Anita Marshall to Lead Rocky Mount Branch
Coastal Credit Union has hired Anita Marshall as Branch Manager of its location at 1080 N. Winstead Ave in Rocky ...
LAFCU To Award $10K In Grants To Individuals Seeking Financial Relief
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is offering an opportunity to help individuals take charge of their financial well-being through its Pathway ...
Credit Unions Join Others in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease
Credit unions take action to educate the public, medical community, and first responders about Moyamoya Disease on May 6 Awareness ...
New Associate Board Member and Audit Committee Members to Join Advia Credit Union’s Dedicated Volunteers
Advia Credit Union is proud of the strong network of dedicated volunteers that make up its Board of Directors and ...
U1 Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) members, Eva Johnson-Woods of Trotwood-Madison High School, and Addilyn Slinker of Beavercreek High School, were ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 02, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
RCU celebrates small business growth—in May and every day
As Redwood Credit Union (RCU) marks 75 years of service, it’s celebrating not just its own history but the stories ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Awards $154,000 in Funds to Local Nonprofits through FHLBank Indianapolis Grant Program
Indiana Members Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, awarded three nonprofit organizations $154,000 in ...
LAFCU Brings Financial Literacy To Life For Lansing Christian Students At Financial Reality Fair
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU hosted its fifth annual Financial Reality Fair at Lansing Christian School April 10, giving high school ...
LAFCU Announces Key Promotions To Drive Growth And Efficiency
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has announced the promotions of Kimberly Austin to executive implementation officer and Justin Tuck to succeed ...
LAFCU’s Pathway to Financial Transformation Graduates Celebrate Success
LANSING, Mich. — In LAFCU’s community room, a sea of blue caps and gowns moved with excitement as proud graduates ...
EECU Honors Outstanding Educators, Staff in Kings County
Fresno, CA – May 1, 2025 – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office ...
Cloudvirga launches Tropos, a modern borrower portal built for the future of digital lending
Cloudvirga today announced the launch of Tropos, a next-generation borrower portal that will empower lenders to deliver personalized, intuitive digital ...
Financial Advantages Growing in Southeast Wisconsin – Advia Credit Union Adds New Locations in West Allis and Pewaukee
Kalamazoo, MI – Advia Credit Union continues to grow and live its mission of providing financial advantages with the recent ...
SHAZAM CREATOR CHRIS BARTON TO HEADLINE LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 WITH KEYNOTE ON INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION
Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced founder and creator of Shazam, Chris Barton, as a keynote speaker ...
Farewell, Tax Exemption? Executive Compensation in Credit Unions May Face Major Changes
Regardless of whether the tax exemption ultimately remains, proactive measures today will safeguardyour credit union’s competitive positioning and mission integrity. ...
Gregory Johnson Named Chairman of Truliant Board of Directors
The Truliant Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has elected Gregory T. Johnson as its new chairman for the 2025-26 ...
LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Third Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program
LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce Strides for Sarcoma as the new member-nominated beneficiary for its Cancer Awareness ...
EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration
Fresno, CA – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 2025 Hmong American Day celebration, a vibrant two-day cultural ...
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solutions ...
SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility
SECU Foundation has announced a $600,000 challenge grant for Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley (GCYV) to assist with the construction ...
Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting
MODESTO, Calif. May 6, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union is pleased to announce the results of its recent Annual ...
LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, the credit union’s chief marketing officer and chief ...
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Judy Herrerias-James, Lisa Wittke Schaffner, and Rod Dole.
TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026
TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit committed to relieving the financial burden of terminal illness through credit union collaboration, has announced its ...
Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!
EPIC Lauches Payoff clearinghouse for Auto Lenders EPIC is transforming the way financial institutions receive loan and lease payoffs on ...
Laura Blanding Joins LAFCU As Vice President Of Membership Growth And Development
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has announced the appointment of Laura Blanding as vice president of membership growth and development.
Stephanie Schmidt Earns Prestigious Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Certification
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Stephanie Schmidt, Vice President Member Services, has officially earned the Accredited Faster Payments ...
BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington. The ...
Coastal Credit Union Hires Anita Marshall to Lead Rocky Mount Branch
Coastal Credit Union has hired Anita Marshall as Branch Manager of its location at 1080 N. Winstead Ave in Rocky ...
LAFCU To Award $10K In Grants To Individuals Seeking Financial Relief
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is offering an opportunity to help individuals take charge of their financial well-being through its Pathway ...
Credit Unions Join Others in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease
Credit unions take action to educate the public, medical community, and first responders about Moyamoya Disease on May 6 Awareness ...
New Associate Board Member and Audit Committee Members to Join Advia Credit Union’s Dedicated Volunteers
Advia Credit Union is proud of the strong network of dedicated volunteers that make up its Board of Directors and ...
U1 Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) members, Eva Johnson-Woods of Trotwood-Madison High School, and Addilyn Slinker of Beavercreek High School, were ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 02, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
RCU celebrates small business growth—in May and every day
As Redwood Credit Union (RCU) marks 75 years of service, it’s celebrating not just its own history but the stories ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Awards $154,000 in Funds to Local Nonprofits through FHLBank Indianapolis Grant Program
Indiana Members Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, awarded three nonprofit organizations $154,000 in ...
LAFCU Brings Financial Literacy To Life For Lansing Christian Students At Financial Reality Fair
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU hosted its fifth annual Financial Reality Fair at Lansing Christian School April 10, giving high school ...
LAFCU Announces Key Promotions To Drive Growth And Efficiency
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has announced the promotions of Kimberly Austin to executive implementation officer and Justin Tuck to succeed ...
LAFCU’s Pathway to Financial Transformation Graduates Celebrate Success
LANSING, Mich. — In LAFCU’s community room, a sea of blue caps and gowns moved with excitement as proud graduates ...
EECU Honors Outstanding Educators, Staff in Kings County
Fresno, CA – May 1, 2025 – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office ...
Cloudvirga launches Tropos, a modern borrower portal built for the future of digital lending
Cloudvirga today announced the launch of Tropos, a next-generation borrower portal that will empower lenders to deliver personalized, intuitive digital ...
Financial Advantages Growing in Southeast Wisconsin – Advia Credit Union Adds New Locations in West Allis and Pewaukee
Kalamazoo, MI – Advia Credit Union continues to grow and live its mission of providing financial advantages with the recent ...
SHAZAM CREATOR CHRIS BARTON TO HEADLINE LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 WITH KEYNOTE ON INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION
Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced founder and creator of Shazam, Chris Barton, as a keynote speaker ...
Farewell, Tax Exemption? Executive Compensation in Credit Unions May Face Major Changes
Regardless of whether the tax exemption ultimately remains, proactive measures today will safeguardyour credit union’s competitive positioning and mission integrity. ...
Gregory Johnson Named Chairman of Truliant Board of Directors
The Truliant Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has elected Gregory T. Johnson as its new chairman for the 2025-26 ...
LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Third Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program
LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce Strides for Sarcoma as the new member-nominated beneficiary for its Cancer Awareness Debit Card. The IMCU Cancer ...
EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration
Fresno, CA – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 2025 Hmong American Day celebration, a vibrant two-day cultural event hosted by The Fresno ...
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solutions will now be available to ...
SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility
SECU Foundation has announced a $600,000 challenge grant for Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley (GCYV) to assist with the construction of a new medical facility ...
Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting
MODESTO, Calif. May 6, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union is pleased to announce the results of its recent Annual Meeting, where members gathered to ...
LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, the credit union’s chief marketing officer and chief diversity officer, has been named ...