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.
Strategic Marketing Fuels 48% Loan Growth at UCCU
Serving mostly rural areas with limited access to services and infrastructure in Missouri and Illinois, United Community Credit Union is playing a role in building more sustainable, vibrant communities. In July, the $118 million credit union reported a $4.1 million increase in loans year to date, outpacing last year by 48.2%.
Your Marketing Co.
August 23, 2024
YMC Elevates Member Web Experience
For nearly 20 years, Your Marketing Co. has heard and seen first-hand web design companies that overpromise, underdeliver, and hide costs behind long-term contracts. It’s what led the strategic marketing agency to form its sister company, Uncommn, in 2017, and earlier this year YMC moved credit union web design completely in-house.
Your Marketing Co.
July 18, 2024
New Co-CEOs Lead with Vision and Resilience
Roanoke Valley Community Credit Union has started 2024 on fire, boasting an impressive $5.5 million in new loans under co-CEOs Pam Duke and Lauren Whitmire. This remarkable start follows a stellar 2023, where the $103 million credit union achieved a 37.2% increase in loan growth, far outpacing peers in terms of loans, capital growth, net
Your Marketing Co.
June 21, 2024
$30M HopeSouth Credit Union Makes its First Mortgage Loan
Small CDFI credit union has recently launched a mortgage program and funded it’s first loan for a first time home buyer turned away from traditional mortgage programs.
Your Marketing Co.
August 24, 2023
“We Don’t Believe In CDs” – Horizon FCU’s Journey to Deposit Growth
Horizon Federal Credit Union is on a mission to eradicate all but its 12-month CDs by September, and even eliminate those in 2024. CEO Justin Howard explains that the credit union is more interested in growing core deposits. The $147.1 million credit union instead is offering its 14,402 members checking accounts at 3.5% based on
Your Marketing Co.
June 7, 2023
$146M Coastline FCU Doubles Monthly Lending in One Quarter
The credit union has been running a variety of marketing campaigns aligned with its brand, not just for loans. For example, in April Coastline FCU promoted Swipe to Win in which the credit union paid for five card swipes up to $50 in face value per member. Another program, Hit the Gas, Get the Cash,
Your Marketing Co.
May 10, 2023
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services
As part of its ongoing efforts to help more credit union members with homeownership, myCUmortgage is excited to announce six ...
LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with two awards from the Marketing Association ...
INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of TriUnity Foundation, a groundbreaking foundation in the credit ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Natalie Polaskey to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Michigan
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Natalie Polaskey to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Michigan. Polaskey is based at ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognizes Los Angeles County Teachers and Classified Employees of the Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, hosted ...
SECU’s Annual Statewide Toy Drive is Happening Now
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is excited to announce that its third annual statewide Toy Drive is officially underway and ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 8, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Seattle Credit Union Receives $900 Thousand In CDFI Funding To Support Their ITIN Affordable Housing Mortgage Product
SEATTLE, WA—Seattle Credit Union received $900 thousand in CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) funding to support the development of their 30-year fixed below market rate ...
eDOC Adds Seven New In-House Imaging Clients through Strategic Partnerships
eDOC added seven new in-house imaging clients in 2024 driven by its strong relationships with key network partners and reflecting ...
LAFCU earns national recognition as finalist for Credit Union Times Luminaries Award
LANSING, MI – LAFCU has been named a finalist for the Credit Union Times Luminaries Award in the category of Innovation in Tech – AI/Cybersecurity/Mobile ...
CUES Welcomes New Leader to Help Elevate Industry Partnerships
CUES is pleased to announce a new leadership position that will play a critical role in establishing and cultivating supplier ...
GTE Financial Proudly Awards $5,000 Grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers at Tampa Bay Lightning’s Noche Latina Night
GTE Financial is proud to announce the awarding of a $5,000 grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers (TBKA) during the ...
Students Practice Real-World Financial Skills at Reality Fair Hosted by UMassFive and the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union and MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board (MFHWB) recently partnered to hold a Reality Fair for ...
Clearview President & CEO Lisa Florian Honored with C-Suite Award for Leadership Excellence
Lisa Florian, President & CEO of Clearview Federal Credit Union, was honored with a Pittsburgh Business Times C-Suite Award for ...
Advia Credit Union Named Best Credit Union and Best Investments; Wisconsin & Illinois
Advia Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition as a Community Favorite in the categories of Best Credit Union ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina Lewie to Senior VP and Chief Risk Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2024 Corporate One Contact Adam Gibbs 614-581-5715 agibbs@corporateone.coop Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina ...
EECU Helps Victims of Hurricanes and Wildfires
EECU is helping its members who were impacted by recent hurricanes and wildfires by offering financial support through its disaster ...
Lucy Daniels Center Receives $750,000 Grant for Youth Mental Health Facility and Resource Center
SECU Foundation has awarded a $750,000 challenge grant to Lucy Daniels Center (LDC) for the construction of a youth mental ...
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Trailblazing the Mortgage Frontier
Celebrating the best of the best in credit union mortgage lending, myCUmortgage recognized 17 winners during the 19th Annual myCUmortgage ...
Trent Hudson Joins Chartway Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Finance
Chartway is pleased to announce that Trent Hudson has joined the credit union as its new senior vice president of ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate Central is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager. In this vital role, Menge ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Awards Community Impact Grant to Economic Development Nonprofit
In partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Business Impact Northwest will receive $100,000 in grant funds
Redwood Credit Union Donates More than $56,000 to Local Nonprofits for International Credit Union Day
On October 17, Redwood Credit Union (RCU) joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day, ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services
As part of its ongoing efforts to help more credit union members with homeownership, myCUmortgage is excited to announce six ...
LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with two awards from the Marketing Association ...
INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of TriUnity Foundation, a groundbreaking foundation in the credit ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Natalie Polaskey to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Michigan
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Natalie Polaskey to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Michigan. Polaskey is based at ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognizes Los Angeles County Teachers and Classified Employees of the Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, hosted ...
SECU’s Annual Statewide Toy Drive is Happening Now
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is excited to announce that its third annual statewide Toy Drive is officially underway and ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 8, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Seattle Credit Union Receives $900 Thousand In CDFI Funding To Support Their ITIN Affordable Housing Mortgage Product
SEATTLE, WA—Seattle Credit Union received $900 thousand in CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) funding to support the development of their 30-year fixed below market rate ...
eDOC Adds Seven New In-House Imaging Clients through Strategic Partnerships
eDOC added seven new in-house imaging clients in 2024 driven by its strong relationships with key network partners and reflecting ...
LAFCU earns national recognition as finalist for Credit Union Times Luminaries Award
LANSING, MI – LAFCU has been named a finalist for the Credit Union Times Luminaries Award in the category of Innovation in Tech – AI/Cybersecurity/Mobile ...
CUES Welcomes New Leader to Help Elevate Industry Partnerships
CUES is pleased to announce a new leadership position that will play a critical role in establishing and cultivating supplier ...
GTE Financial Proudly Awards $5,000 Grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers at Tampa Bay Lightning’s Noche Latina Night
GTE Financial is proud to announce the awarding of a $5,000 grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers (TBKA) during the ...
Students Practice Real-World Financial Skills at Reality Fair Hosted by UMassFive and the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union and MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board (MFHWB) recently partnered to hold a Reality Fair for ...
Clearview President & CEO Lisa Florian Honored with C-Suite Award for Leadership Excellence
Lisa Florian, President & CEO of Clearview Federal Credit Union, was honored with a Pittsburgh Business Times C-Suite Award for ...
Advia Credit Union Named Best Credit Union and Best Investments; Wisconsin & Illinois
Advia Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition as a Community Favorite in the categories of Best Credit Union ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina Lewie to Senior VP and Chief Risk Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2024 Corporate One Contact Adam Gibbs 614-581-5715 agibbs@corporateone.coop Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina ...
EECU Helps Victims of Hurricanes and Wildfires
EECU is helping its members who were impacted by recent hurricanes and wildfires by offering financial support through its disaster ...
Lucy Daniels Center Receives $750,000 Grant for Youth Mental Health Facility and Resource Center
SECU Foundation has awarded a $750,000 challenge grant to Lucy Daniels Center (LDC) for the construction of a youth mental ...
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Trailblazing the Mortgage Frontier
Celebrating the best of the best in credit union mortgage lending, myCUmortgage recognized 17 winners during the 19th Annual myCUmortgage ...
Trent Hudson Joins Chartway Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Finance
Chartway is pleased to announce that Trent Hudson has joined the credit union as its new senior vice president of ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate Central is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager. In this vital role, Menge ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Awards Community Impact Grant to Economic Development Nonprofit
In partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Business Impact Northwest will receive $100,000 in grant funds
Redwood Credit Union Donates More than $56,000 to Local Nonprofits for International Credit Union Day
On October 17, Redwood Credit Union (RCU) joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day, ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that applications for its ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held November 12-14 at the Omni ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers FedNow® Service and Real-Time Payments ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment program.
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been promoted to Vice President of ...