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.
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Former Board Chair’s Induction to AACUC Hall of Fame
Barbara J. Leonard inducted posthumously into the African American Credit Union Coalition’s (AACUC) Hall of Fame.
Autumn Foster
March 19, 2025
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Community Heart Award Winners
Annual awards recognize those making a lasting impact on our global communities
Autumn Foster
March 19, 2025
Unitus Community Credit Union Earns LEED Certification for Tigard Facility
Unitus Business Center-Tigard recognized with Silver Certification for environmental sustainability stewardship.
Autumn Foster
March 7, 2025
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy
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.
Autumn Foster
February 7, 2025
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
Autumn Foster
December 13, 2024
Dillon Gabriel Teams Up with Unitus Community Credit Union on Giving Tuesday
In celebration of “Giving Tuesday,” Unitus Community Credit Union and quarterback Dillon Gabriel have made a $2,500 donation to Kidsports of Eugene, Oregon. The non-profit organization is committed to offering all children the opportunity to play youth sports by removing barriers.
Autumn Foster
December 6, 2024
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
Autumn Foster
November 7, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union Vice Chair Named Distinguished Director at MAXX Awards
Nicole Davison León recognized at annual awards ceremony for her leadership and commitment to community.
Autumn Foster
November 1, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day with World Foundation for Credit Unions
Early celebration features “Paella for Peace” event and recognition for community partners
Autumn Foster
October 18, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award
Credit Union recognized by Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) for leading the way in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the credit union industry
Autumn Foster
October 18, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Tru Checking Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account
The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund’s Bank On National Account Standards Certification of Unitus Tru Checking indicates that it meets more than 25 features for safe and affordable consumer transaction accounts.
Autumn Foster
June 21, 2024
Unitus Community Credit Union Rated a “Best in State” Credit Union by Forbes
In its annual rankings of “Best in State” credit unions, Forbes has named Unitus Community Credit Union the third best credit union in Oregon.
Autumn Foster
June 21, 2024
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
Beaumont, Texas – January 7, 2026 – DuGood Credit Union is proud to celebrate its employees who are stepping into ...
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 CUES Emerge leadership development program. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, CUES Emerge ...
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers unbiased plan design, expert consulting, plan audits, and ...
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Callahan & Associates has acquired Quantum Governance, L3C™, a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategy. This partnership combines Callahan’s ...
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
WESTBROOK, ME (January 7, 2026) – Synergent® is proud to share a new partnership with Richland Federal Credit Union, which ...
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Sterling Heights, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation finished the year by awarding ...
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
LGE Community Credit Union announced that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek ...
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Sharetec, a leading digital banking and core processing technology company serving credit unions, is ringing in the new year with ...
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the ...
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
Washington, PA, January 5, 2026. CHROME Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Broc Sleek as its new President ...
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
CU NextGen, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) providing digital banking, award winning CRM, automation, as well as operational ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
Corporate Central is pleased to welcome Israr Ahmad to the team as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist. Ahmad brings more ...
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is enhancing its marketing, creative and community engagement capabilities with the promotions of longtime leader Kellie ...
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
A team of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union employees sponsored a holiday gift giving opportunity for Rady Children’s Health in Orange ...
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opened it 72nd Branch in Los Angeles on December 22.
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) as its first Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion, ...
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Feeding the Carolinas to Support Expanded Food Access During Holiday Season
SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Feeding the Carolinas to help address widespread food insecurity and ...
Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists
Corporate Central is excited to announce the promotion of Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists, recognizing their ...
BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT
BCU has been ranked No. 2 among small organizations on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This ...
ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley
Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Ryan Sherwin to Principal and named current Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, President of ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO
Wichita, KS, December 19, 2025. Millennium Corporate Credit Union announced today the appointment of Haley DaVee as its next President ...
SECU Contributes $125,000 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has provided a $125,000 donation to MANNA FoodBank to support hunger relief efforts in Western ...
Appli Makes First Donations Through Data for Dogs Initiative, Supporting Ten No-Kill Animal Shelters
Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its first round of donations ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Expands Financial Planning Services for Members and Educators Across California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union announced that its Third-Party Administrator (TPA) affiliate, SchoolsFirst Plan Administration, LLC, successfully onboarded a number of ...
LGE Foundation donates $389,598 to local nonprofits; Surpasses $3 million lifetime giving milestone
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $389,598 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s ...
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 ...
CES Credit Union Appoints Mike Copley as President/CEO
Mount Vernon, OH, November 21, 2025. CES Credit Union has selected Mike Copley as its next President and Chief Executive ...
BECU members help direct $450,000 to nonprofits through People Helping People Awards
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is donating $450,000 to nonprofit organizations as part of its annual People Helping People Awards. ...
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
Beaumont, Texas – January 7, 2026 – DuGood Credit Union is proud to celebrate its employees who are stepping into ...
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 CUES Emerge leadership development program. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, CUES Emerge ...
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers unbiased plan design, expert consulting, plan audits, and ...
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Callahan & Associates has acquired Quantum Governance, L3C™, a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategy. This partnership combines Callahan’s ...
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
WESTBROOK, ME (January 7, 2026) – Synergent® is proud to share a new partnership with Richland Federal Credit Union, which ...
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Sterling Heights, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation finished the year by awarding ...
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
LGE Community Credit Union announced that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek ...
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Sharetec, a leading digital banking and core processing technology company serving credit unions, is ringing in the new year with ...
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the ...
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
Washington, PA, January 5, 2026. CHROME Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Broc Sleek as its new President ...
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
CU NextGen, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) providing digital banking, award winning CRM, automation, as well as operational ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
Corporate Central is pleased to welcome Israr Ahmad to the team as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist. Ahmad brings more ...
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is enhancing its marketing, creative and community engagement capabilities with the promotions of longtime leader Kellie ...
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
A team of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union employees sponsored a holiday gift giving opportunity for Rady Children’s Health in Orange ...
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opened it 72nd Branch in Los Angeles on December 22.
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) as its first Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion, ...
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Feeding the Carolinas to Support Expanded Food Access During Holiday Season
SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Feeding the Carolinas to help address widespread food insecurity and ...
Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists
Corporate Central is excited to announce the promotion of Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists, recognizing their ...
BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT
BCU has been ranked No. 2 among small organizations on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This ...
ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley
Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Ryan Sherwin to Principal and named current Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, President of ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO
Wichita, KS, December 19, 2025. Millennium Corporate Credit Union announced today the appointment of Haley DaVee as its next President ...
SECU Contributes $125,000 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has provided a $125,000 donation to MANNA FoodBank to support hunger relief efforts in Western ...
Appli Makes First Donations Through Data for Dogs Initiative, Supporting Ten No-Kill Animal Shelters
Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its first round of donations ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Expands Financial Planning Services for Members and Educators Across California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union announced that its Third-Party Administrator (TPA) affiliate, SchoolsFirst Plan Administration, LLC, successfully onboarded a number of ...
LGE Foundation donates $389,598 to local nonprofits; Surpasses $3 million lifetime giving milestone
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $389,598 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s ...
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 ...
CES Credit Union Appoints Mike Copley as President/CEO
Mount Vernon, OH, November 21, 2025. CES Credit Union has selected Mike Copley as its next President and Chief Executive ...
BECU members help direct $450,000 to nonprofits through People Helping People Awards
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is donating $450,000 to nonprofit organizations as part of its annual People Helping People Awards. ...
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
Beaumont, Texas – January 7, 2026 – DuGood Credit Union is proud to celebrate its employees who are stepping into new roles through promotions!
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 CUES Emerge leadership development program. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, CUES Emerge was designed to equip rising ...
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers unbiased plan design, expert consulting, plan audits, and seamless administration and plan servicing, ...
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Callahan & Associates has acquired Quantum Governance, L3C™, a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategy. This partnership combines Callahan’s industry leadership with Quantum Governance’s ...
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
WESTBROOK, ME (January 7, 2026) – Synergent® is proud to share a new partnership with Richland Federal Credit Union, which has signed a ten-year agreement ...
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Sterling Heights, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation finished the year by awarding $52,427 in community grants to ...