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GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles

GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated to Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer (CXO), while Dona Svehla ascends to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Lending Officer. Their exceptional contributions have been vital in driving GTE Financial’s success and reflect

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 Talent Development & Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BCDR), and EJ Gonzalez to Assistant Vice President, Talent Business Partner. Both individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to enhancing GTE

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 Tampa Bay Lightning’s Noche Latina night celebration. This grant underscores GTE Financial’s commitment to enhancing community engagement and promoting diversity within the Tampa Bay area. As an organization dedicated to empowering the community, GTE Financial

GTE Financial Celebrates the Return of Blue Star Insurance LLC. to Town N’ Country, Expanding Comprehensive Insurance Solutions in Tampa Bay

GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s leading financial institutions, is proud to celebrate the reopening of Blue Star Insurance LLC. at their original Town N’ Country location. This milestone marks a significant expansion in GTE Financial’s offerings following the acquisition of Blue Star Insurance Group Inc. in January 2023. Blue Star is dedicated to providing

GTE Financial Triumphs with Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions Award for Culture/Internal Branding for Compliance Week

GTE Financial, a leading credit union in Tampa Bay, was honored this month with the prestigious Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Award for Culture/Internal Branding. This recognition came during the annual MAC Awards, celebrating innovative marketing achievements within the credit union industry.

GTE Financial Celebrates Excellence: Dr. Traci’s House Among Top 15 Finalists At Inaugural Business Ambassador Awards

GTE Financial is dedicated to providing financial solutions, personalized service, and exceptional value to small businesses. The Business Ambassador Awards is a grant program created to acknowledge businesses that prioritize their employees and positively impact the Tampa Bay community. One of the finalists is Dr. Traci’s House, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to enhancing communities’

GTE Financial Launches Student Perks Program To Offer Rewards To Young Members

GTE Financial is happy to launch its new Student Perks program for members 16 and up. Student Perks is a free rewards program that helps students save more, earn money and efficiently manage their accounts. The rewards program also offers Go Points for Student Perks, which young members can redeem for cash back and more.

GTE Financial Garners Prestigious 2024 Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award

GTE Financial is thrilled to announce its latest achievement—the prestigious Platinum Aetna Workplace Well-being Award. This recognition highlights the credit union’s steadfast dedication to nurturing the health and overall well-being of its employees. Achieving Platinum status, the award’s highest honor is a first for GTE and underscores the profound impact of its wellness initiatives.

Inspiration and Dedication: GTE Financial Awards $81,000 In Scholarships To 27 Aspiring Students and $1,039,000 Since 2012

In an enduring commitment to the development of future students, GTE Financial is proud to announce the awarding of $81,000 in scholarships this year, benefitting 27 distinguished students at the 13th annual Student Scholarship Luncheon. Since the inception of the program, GTE Financial has awarded $1,039,000 in scholarship funds. These awards aim to alleviate financial

GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long

GTE Financial, a leading community-focused credit union in Tampa Bay, is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and its support for Pride initiatives throughout the entire year. GTE successfully raised $6,200.14 for Metro Inclusive Health this year alone, contributing to $23,597 donated in the last three years. These funds bolster the

GTE Financial Promotes Two Leaders In Operations To Vice President

GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s largest locally owned and operated financial institutions, is happy to congratulate the promotion of two tenured leaders, Priscilla Abreu to Vice President Digital Payments and Fraud Operations and Troy Hepler to Vice President Systems Operations. Both individuals oversee high-growth, critical areas of operation that are pivotal in delivering the

GTE Financial Partners With Largest Charitable Dental Clinic In Florida To Offer Free Dental Care To Underserved Individuals

GTE Financial is proud to volunteer with Florida Mission of Mercy (FLA-MOM), the state’s largest charitable dental clinic that provides care to any patient at no cost. The free, two-day dental clinic will be held at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL from May 31 – June 1, 2024, starting at 7 AM.

GTE Financial Celebrates Local Small Businesses With New Business Ambassador Award Grant Program, Awarding Two $5K Grants

Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial focuses on providing financial solutions, personal service, and exceptional value to small businesses. To celebrate local businesses in the Tampa Bay area, the credit union is thrilled to introduce its inaugural Business Ambassador Awards, a grant program dedicated to recognizing businesses that champion community well-being and create

GTE Financial Named Diamond Awards Recipient Amid Record-Breaking Competition

Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards – the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.

GTE Financial Introduces New Community Empowerment Mortgage Program For Under-Resourced Communities In Tampa Bay

GTE Financial is proud to introduce the Community Empowerment Mortgage, a new dedicated Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) designed to extend mortgage financing opportunities in under- resourced communities looking to purchase a home. This initiative, focusing on the Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Lakeland metropolitan areas, represents the credit union’s commitment to promoting equitable homeownership.

GTE Financial Continues To Elevate Its Team With Several Promotions and New Hires

GTE Financial, one of the largest locally owned and operated financial institutions in Tampa Bay, is pleased to announce the promotion of Saidy Barredo to Assistant Vice President of Business Banking Operations and Title, Chris Grunsten to Assistant Vice President of Fraud Operations and Risk Analytics and the hiring of Jamie Miranda to Vice President

GTE Financial Makes Students’ Dreams A Reality One Putt At A Time At 11th Annual Student Scholarship Scramble

Leading not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial is thrilled to host its 11th annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament to raise funds for the GTE Student Scholarship program. The tournament will take place on Monday, March 25, at The Bayou Club. Registration opens at 10:30 AM, and the tournament will begin at noon.

GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

GTE Financial continues to support education in the Tampa Bay community with its 13th annual student scholarship program. The credit union will grant 26 students $3,000 each to support student members’ education and reward young adults dedicated to academic pursuits and community involvement.

GTE Financial Named America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions By Newsweek

Tampa-based credit union GTE Financial is proud to announce Newsweek has named the institution one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024. The credit union received a five-star ranking among 250 other banks and credit unions in the United States.

GTE Financial Promotes Nydia Hall To Assistant Vice President of Member Resolution

GTE Financial continues to promote from within by appointing Nydia Hall to Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Member Resolution. Previously Senior Manager of the Member Resolution Department, Hall has significantly contributed to the organization’s success, leading to her promotion.

GTE Financial Sets The Bar For Philanthropy In Tampa Bay, Wins TBBW’s 2023 Philanthropist Of The Year Award

Local not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial is proud to announce they won Philanthropist of the Year in the Corporate Business Larger Category (500+ employees) at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s 2023 Philanthropists of the Year Awards. This award honors those who lead the way in Tampa Bay through philanthropic devotion.

GTE Financial Opens Members Submissions For Tenth Annual Make Hope Real Initiative, Gifting Holiday Wishlists To 5 Families

As a not-for-profit credit union, GTE Financial is dedicated to prioritizing people over profits by giving back to the Tampa Bay community and its members throughout the year. For the tenth consecutive year, the credit union is accepting member story submissions for its Make Hope Real initiative, an internal philanthropic effort to help families in

Marketing

Credit Unions Chart New Territory in 2024: A Look at the Strategies Shaping the Future in the New Year

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New Product Releases

QuantyPhi Launches New CECL Validation Service to Support Credit Union Compliance and Accuracy

QuantyPhi, a balance sheet optimization CUSO for credit unions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new CECL Validation ...
Charity Events

GTE Financial Spreads Holiday Cheer with Make Hope Real Initiative, Giving Back to Local Families

This holiday season, GTE Financial is proud to continue its tradition of giving back to the Tampa Bay community through ...
Technology

Redefining First-Party Collections: How Technology is Shaping the Future

Streamlining debt recovery and staying at the forefront of innovative technology and digital solution enhancements is not only in the ...
Making A Difference

LGE Foundation donates over $400,000 to local nonprofits

On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $402,517.20 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit ...
Personnel Promotions

Valley First Credit Union Selects Christopher Dalman as Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Modesto, CA, December 13, 2024. Valley First Credit Union proudly announces Christopher Dalman as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Initiates Phase Two Disaster Relief Package of $1.75 Million for Western North Carolina

SECU Foundation’s Board of Directors approved a phase two disaster relief package with an additional $1.75 million in grants to ...
Making A Difference

eDOC Spreads Holiday Cheer

As an annual tradition, the eDOC team provided gifts to twenty two local children and a family in Addison County, ...
Making A Difference

United Partners with The Storehouse to Provide Gifts for Local Children this Holiday Season

United Federal Credit Union (United) employees partnered with The Storehouse to purchase gifts for children in need in Henderson County, ...
Making A Difference

Elan Credit Card Donates $150,000 to American Red Cross Hurricane Relief to Support Impacted Partners

MINNEAPOLIS —Elan today announced a $150,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in communities ...
Strategic Partnerships

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.
Strategic Partnerships

Cetera Announces Partnership with Citadel Credit Union

Philadelphia-area credit union serving more than 260,000 members with more than $6 billion in assets joins Cetera Financial Institutions from ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Eltropy Sets New Standard in Credit Union Vendor Consolidation Through Unified Platform Approach

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced a strengthened commitment to vendor consolidation through ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 13, 2024

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

Mocse Wins Award from Mastercard for Community Impact

Mocse Credit Union recognized by Mastercard for unique account and partnership that creates a positive impact on the community.
Making A Difference

UMassFive Awards Local Business with $10,000 UMass Athletics Advertising Package in Small Business Spotlight Contest

UMassFive is thrilled to announce Sexton Roofing & Siding as the grand prize winner of its inaugural Small Business Spotlight ...
Making A Difference

USSFCU Celebrates the Season of Giving with Significant Holiday Donations and Community Initiatives

This holiday season, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to give back to the community through ...
Charity Events

Gulf Winds Invites the Community to Take Part in Food Drives Benefiting Local Pantry Partners

Good morning, I am sharing some exciting news. Gulf Winds Credit Union is hosting food drives across its field of ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Supports North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation’s Artist Innovation Mentorship Program

SECU Foundation has announced a $300,000 grant to the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) Foundation to help expand its ...
Making A Difference

UMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats and Clothing Items

UMassFive is proud to share that their members, staff, and community partners have donated hundreds of winter coats and clothing ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent Announces the Successful Deployment of Unify at FedChoice Federal Credit Union

Alogent proudly announces the successful deployment of Unify by FedChoice Federal Credit Union. Unify, a modern deposits automation platform, streamlines ...
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates 2024 with $744,866 in Community Giving

Annual contributions, community impact grants, and holiday drive donations result in new record for annual giving
Strategic Partnerships

Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace

Coastal Credit Union and Truliant Federal Credit Union have partnered with TrueBuy Automotive to create Credit Union Auto Marketplace, a ...
Strategic Partnerships

Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace

Coastal Credit Union and Truliant Federal Credit Union have partnered with TrueBuy Automotive to create Credit Union Auto Marketplace, a ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names Jessica Rodriquez as District Manager in Pennsylvania

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce Jessica Rodriquez has been named District Manager in the Lehigh Valley.
Investments

Chartway Credit Union Expands Footprint with Grand Opening of East Beach Branch

Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new East Beach branch in Norfolk, Virginia today. Credit union members ...
Charity Events

BECU grants over $500,000 to 25 nonprofits at 11th annual People Helping People Awards program

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is granting $510,000 in total to 25 nonprofits as part of its People Helping People ...
Marketing

Eltropy’s EMERGE 2025 Conference To Bring Credit Unions and Community Banks Together in San Francisco

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced its annual EMERGE 2025 conference will take ...
Marketing

Callahan & Associates Launches 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series

Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors to showcase innovative ...
Making A Difference

SECU Kicks Off Statewide Beautification Initiative with Keep North Carolina Beautiful

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) and Keep North Carolina Beautiful (KNCB) recently teamed up for a statewide beautification initiative, which ...
Marketing

Credit Unions Chart New Territory in 2024: A Look at the Strategies Shaping the Future in the New Year

As 2024 draws to a close, credit unions across the nation are reflecting on a year of resilience, adaptability, and ...
New Product Releases

QuantyPhi Launches New CECL Validation Service to Support Credit Union Compliance and Accuracy

QuantyPhi, a balance sheet optimization CUSO for credit unions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new CECL Validation ...
Charity Events

GTE Financial Spreads Holiday Cheer with Make Hope Real Initiative, Giving Back to Local Families

This holiday season, GTE Financial is proud to continue its tradition of giving back to the Tampa Bay community through ...
Technology

Redefining First-Party Collections: How Technology is Shaping the Future

Streamlining debt recovery and staying at the forefront of innovative technology and digital solution enhancements is not only in the ...
Making A Difference

LGE Foundation donates over $400,000 to local nonprofits

On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $402,517.20 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit ...
Personnel Promotions

Valley First Credit Union Selects Christopher Dalman as Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Modesto, CA, December 13, 2024. Valley First Credit Union proudly announces Christopher Dalman as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Initiates Phase Two Disaster Relief Package of $1.75 Million for Western North Carolina

SECU Foundation’s Board of Directors approved a phase two disaster relief package with an additional $1.75 million in grants to ...
Making A Difference

eDOC Spreads Holiday Cheer

As an annual tradition, the eDOC team provided gifts to twenty two local children and a family in Addison County, ...
Making A Difference

United Partners with The Storehouse to Provide Gifts for Local Children this Holiday Season

United Federal Credit Union (United) employees partnered with The Storehouse to purchase gifts for children in need in Henderson County, ...
Making A Difference

Elan Credit Card Donates $150,000 to American Red Cross Hurricane Relief to Support Impacted Partners

MINNEAPOLIS —Elan today announced a $150,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in communities ...
Strategic Partnerships

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.
Strategic Partnerships

Cetera Announces Partnership with Citadel Credit Union

Philadelphia-area credit union serving more than 260,000 members with more than $6 billion in assets joins Cetera Financial Institutions from ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Eltropy Sets New Standard in Credit Union Vendor Consolidation Through Unified Platform Approach

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced a strengthened commitment to vendor consolidation through ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 13, 2024

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

Mocse Wins Award from Mastercard for Community Impact

Mocse Credit Union recognized by Mastercard for unique account and partnership that creates a positive impact on the community.
Making A Difference

UMassFive Awards Local Business with $10,000 UMass Athletics Advertising Package in Small Business Spotlight Contest

UMassFive is thrilled to announce Sexton Roofing & Siding as the grand prize winner of its inaugural Small Business Spotlight ...
Making A Difference

USSFCU Celebrates the Season of Giving with Significant Holiday Donations and Community Initiatives

This holiday season, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to give back to the community through ...
Charity Events

Gulf Winds Invites the Community to Take Part in Food Drives Benefiting Local Pantry Partners

Good morning, I am sharing some exciting news. Gulf Winds Credit Union is hosting food drives across its field of ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Supports North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation’s Artist Innovation Mentorship Program

SECU Foundation has announced a $300,000 grant to the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) Foundation to help expand its ...
Making A Difference

UMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats and Clothing Items

UMassFive is proud to share that their members, staff, and community partners have donated hundreds of winter coats and clothing ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent Announces the Successful Deployment of Unify at FedChoice Federal Credit Union

Alogent proudly announces the successful deployment of Unify by FedChoice Federal Credit Union. Unify, a modern deposits automation platform, streamlines ...
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates 2024 with $744,866 in Community Giving

Annual contributions, community impact grants, and holiday drive donations result in new record for annual giving
Strategic Partnerships

Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace

Coastal Credit Union and Truliant Federal Credit Union have partnered with TrueBuy Automotive to create Credit Union Auto Marketplace, a ...
Strategic Partnerships

Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace

Coastal Credit Union and Truliant Federal Credit Union have partnered with TrueBuy Automotive to create Credit Union Auto Marketplace, a ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names Jessica Rodriquez as District Manager in Pennsylvania

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce Jessica Rodriquez has been named District Manager in the Lehigh Valley.
Investments

Chartway Credit Union Expands Footprint with Grand Opening of East Beach Branch

Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new East Beach branch in Norfolk, Virginia today. Credit union members ...
Charity Events

BECU grants over $500,000 to 25 nonprofits at 11th annual People Helping People Awards program

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is granting $510,000 in total to 25 nonprofits as part of its People Helping People ...
Marketing

Eltropy’s EMERGE 2025 Conference To Bring Credit Unions and Community Banks Together in San Francisco

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced its annual EMERGE 2025 conference will take ...
Marketing

Callahan & Associates Launches 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series

Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors to showcase innovative ...
Making A Difference

SECU Kicks Off Statewide Beautification Initiative with Keep North Carolina Beautiful

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) and Keep North Carolina Beautiful (KNCB) recently teamed up for a statewide beautification initiative, which ...

Credit Unions Chart New Territory in 2024: A Look at the Strategies Shaping the Future in the New Year

As 2024 draws to a close, credit unions across the nation are reflecting on a year of resilience, adaptability, and community-focused innovation. Leaders from some ...

QuantyPhi Launches New CECL Validation Service to Support Credit Union Compliance and Accuracy

QuantyPhi, a balance sheet optimization CUSO for credit unions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new CECL Validation service. Designed to ensure credit ...

GTE Financial Spreads Holiday Cheer with Make Hope Real Initiative, Giving Back to Local Families

This holiday season, GTE Financial is proud to continue its tradition of giving back to the Tampa Bay community through its Make Hope Real initiative. ...

Redefining First-Party Collections: How Technology is Shaping the Future

Streamlining debt recovery and staying at the forefront of innovative technology and digital solution enhancements is not only in the best interest of FIs, but ...

LGE Foundation donates over $400,000 to local nonprofits

On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $402,517.20 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s annual celebration breakfast.

Valley First Credit Union Selects Christopher Dalman as Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Modesto, CA, December 13, 2024. Valley First Credit Union proudly announces Christopher Dalman as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dalman will drive the Credit ...
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