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Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2026 Recipients for Annual Scholarship Program

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (May 1, 2026) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its Annual Scholarship Program. This year the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation awarded a total of $272,500 in scholarships to high school students, professionals seeking career advancement, and educational organizations across Georgia and South Carolina – reinforcing its commitment

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 year, the credit union invites members and staff to donate new, unwrapped toys and bring them to one of its branch locations. This year’s drive comes at a time when many families across Georgia and

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 1, 2025) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for its 2026 Annual Scholarship Program. The Foundation will be awarding over $267,000 in scholarships and educational grants to help students reach their academic goals.

Peach State FCU Welcomes Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to Board of Directors

Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to its Board of Directors. Dr. Brewton currently serves as the Superintendent of Abbeville County School District and brings decades of experience in education, leadership and community service to her new role.

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Program. This year, the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation awarded $277,000 in scholarships and educational grants to outstanding high school students, professionals seeking career advancement, and educational organizations throughout Georgia and South Carolina. These scholarships reflect Peach State’s ongoing commitment to education,

Another Successful Toy Drive at Peach State FCU to Benefit Toys for Tots

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 31, 2024) – Peach State Federal Credit Union recently held its annual toy drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program. Every year, the credit union sets up donation boxes at their branches, which serve as convenient drop-off sites for members and staff to donate new, unwrapped toys.

Peach State Credit Union and Pinnacle Credit Union Announce Merger

Members of Pinnacle Credit Union have voted in favor of merging with Peach State Federal Credit Union during a Special Meeting of Members held on August 15th. The financial merger has been approved by the National Credit Union Administration and is effective September 1, 2024. Pinnacle and Peach State have a shared history of serving

Peach State FCU President/CEO Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

Lawrenceville, GA (May 14, 2024) – Peach State FCU is excited to celebrate President/CEO Marshall Boutwell’s 30th anniversary with the credit union. In honor of his years of service, Peach State’s Board of Directors and Executive team created two $5,000 scholarships for veterans seeking to expand their education to enhance their long-term career opportunities. The

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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 1 Angels Game

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, sponsored ...
Operations & HR

Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ Eight Years in a Row!

Tower Federal Credit Union is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the eighth year in a ...
Personnel Promotions

Gulf Winds Credit Union Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Executive Promotions

Gulf Winds Credit Union Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Executive Promotions Pensacola, Florida (May 20, 2025) – As part of ...
Strategic Partnerships

CUNA Strategic Services and Association of Vermont Credit Unions Launch Statewide Initiative to Drive Credit Union Growth, Combat Fraud, and Accelerate Innovation

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) and the Association of Vermont Credit Unions (League) Services Corporation today announced a collaborative, statewide initiative ...
Operations & HR

BCU EARNS 2026-2027 GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION™

BCU is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current ...
Other

Corporate Central Holds 45th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors

Corporate Central brought together credit union leaders for its 45th annual meeting on Thursday, May 14, at the Monona Terrace ...
Personnel Promotions

Sharetec Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Transformational Growth

Sharetec, an innovative digital banking and core processing software company serving credit unions, has appointed Gary Napotnik as Chief Revenue ...
Operations & HR

Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact

As many American households continue to face inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) ...
Making A Difference

Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge

Peach State Federal Credit Union recently welcomed a local Girl Scout troop to its Abbeville Branch for a hands-on financial ...
Investments

Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets

Tower Wealth Management, the financial and investment services group located at Tower Federal Credit Union, announced today that it has ...
Other

Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, in ...
Personnel Promotions

CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO

CoVantage Credit Union today announced that, following a nationwide search, Matt Kaudy has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, ...
Making A Difference

Chris Felton Receives One of the Credit Union Industry’s Highest Honors

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Chris Felton, President/CEO, has been named a 2026 Credit Union House Hall of ...
Technology

$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has signed with credit union core processor Corelation, Inc., announcing plans to convert to the ...
Strategic Partnerships

$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has signed with credit union core processor Corelation, Inc., announcing plans to convert to the ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 15, 2026

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

Credit Unions Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026

Washington, DC – At a time when many American households are facing persistent inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, the ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management

Pensacola, Florida (May 14, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pete Lauter has joined the ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $310,500 to 20 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2026 grant cycle. ...
Charity Events

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity ...
Other

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit ...
Other

CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry

Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
Marketing

NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
Operations & HR

ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt ...
Making A Difference

Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses

LANSING, Mich. — For many entrepreneurs, having a strong business idea is only the beginning. Knowing how to tell that ...
Personnel Promotions

Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Lisa Back, CFO, to Executive Vice President. Since joining the credit union in late ...
Strategic Partnerships

Harvard Federal Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Its Data Analytics Partner

Harvard Federal Credit Union is Partnering with Arkatechture to Strengthen Data Strategy, Enhance Decision-Making, and Deliver Greater Value to Members
Other

Redwood Credit Union celebrates local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month

During Small Business Month, Redwood Credit Union (RCU)—a full-service Northern California and Bay Area credit union providing personal and business ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 08, 2026

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

Hometown Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Hometown Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its commercial loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 1 Angels Game

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, sponsored ...
Operations & HR

Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ Eight Years in a Row!

Tower Federal Credit Union is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the eighth year in a ...
Personnel Promotions

Gulf Winds Credit Union Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Executive Promotions

Gulf Winds Credit Union Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Executive Promotions Pensacola, Florida (May 20, 2025) – As part of ...
Strategic Partnerships

CUNA Strategic Services and Association of Vermont Credit Unions Launch Statewide Initiative to Drive Credit Union Growth, Combat Fraud, and Accelerate Innovation

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) and the Association of Vermont Credit Unions (League) Services Corporation today announced a collaborative, statewide initiative ...
Operations & HR

BCU EARNS 2026-2027 GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION™

BCU is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current ...
Other

Corporate Central Holds 45th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors

Corporate Central brought together credit union leaders for its 45th annual meeting on Thursday, May 14, at the Monona Terrace ...
Personnel Promotions

Sharetec Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Transformational Growth

Sharetec, an innovative digital banking and core processing software company serving credit unions, has appointed Gary Napotnik as Chief Revenue ...
Operations & HR

Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact

As many American households continue to face inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) ...
Making A Difference

Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge

Peach State Federal Credit Union recently welcomed a local Girl Scout troop to its Abbeville Branch for a hands-on financial ...
Investments

Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets

Tower Wealth Management, the financial and investment services group located at Tower Federal Credit Union, announced today that it has ...
Other

Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, in ...
Personnel Promotions

CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO

CoVantage Credit Union today announced that, following a nationwide search, Matt Kaudy has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, ...
Making A Difference

Chris Felton Receives One of the Credit Union Industry’s Highest Honors

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Chris Felton, President/CEO, has been named a 2026 Credit Union House Hall of ...
Technology

$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has signed with credit union core processor Corelation, Inc., announcing plans to convert to the ...
Strategic Partnerships

$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has signed with credit union core processor Corelation, Inc., announcing plans to convert to the ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 15, 2026

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

Credit Unions Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026

Washington, DC – At a time when many American households are facing persistent inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, the ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management

Pensacola, Florida (May 14, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pete Lauter has joined the ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $310,500 to 20 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2026 grant cycle. ...
Charity Events

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity ...
Other

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit ...
Other

CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry

Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
Marketing

NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
Operations & HR

ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt ...
Making A Difference

Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses

LANSING, Mich. — For many entrepreneurs, having a strong business idea is only the beginning. Knowing how to tell that ...
Personnel Promotions

Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Lisa Back, CFO, to Executive Vice President. Since joining the credit union in late ...
Strategic Partnerships

Harvard Federal Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Its Data Analytics Partner

Harvard Federal Credit Union is Partnering with Arkatechture to Strengthen Data Strategy, Enhance Decision-Making, and Deliver Greater Value to Members
Other

Redwood Credit Union celebrates local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month

During Small Business Month, Redwood Credit Union (RCU)—a full-service Northern California and Bay Area credit union providing personal and business ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 08, 2026

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

Hometown Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Hometown Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its commercial loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 1 Angels Game

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, sponsored a special night to honor ...

Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ Eight Years in a Row!

Tower Federal Credit Union is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the eighth year in a row—and the recognition comes straight ...

Gulf Winds Credit Union Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Executive Promotions

Gulf Winds Credit Union Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Executive Promotions Pensacola, Florida (May 20, 2025) – As part of its continued leadership evolution, Gulf ...

CUNA Strategic Services and Association of Vermont Credit Unions Launch Statewide Initiative to Drive Credit Union Growth, Combat Fraud, and Accelerate Innovation

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) and the Association of Vermont Credit Unions (League) Services Corporation today announced a collaborative, statewide initiative focused on working together to ...

BCU EARNS 2026-2027 GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION™

BCU is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience ...

Corporate Central Holds 45th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors

Corporate Central brought together credit union leaders for its 45th annual meeting on Thursday, May 14, at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in ...
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