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
Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology
Joplin, MO — Great Plains Federal Credit Union has selected Brad Schneider to serve as its new Vice President of Information ...
LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, has been recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group. The ...
Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026
Unify has been named a finalist for Best PayTech Solution for Banks & FIs at the 2026 Banking Tech Awards ...
Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help ...
Justice Federal Credit Union Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Virginia
Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is honored to be recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia, ...
Mark L. Robnett Announced as New CUES Board Chair
Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is pleased to announce that Mark L. Robnett, President and CEO will assume the ...
State Employees’ Credit Union Helps North Carolinians Build Financial Skills Through Free Education Events
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is highlighting its free financial education programming ...
Final call for Michigan schools to apply for LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education Grant
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan K–12 schools have until May 1 to apply for LAFCU’s 2026 Innovation for Education (LIFE) Grant, ...
Community Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (April 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Quavo Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Analyst Delivering End-to-End 24/7 Dispute Automation
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
CUES Announces Mark Robnett as New Board Chair
MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the ...
Virginia Business Announces Chartway Credit Union as One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, Virginia Business has named Chartway Credit Union as one of the 2026 Best ...
Cooperative Credit Union Association Launches Data Strategy Assessment Initiative Powered by Arkatechture
New program gives credit union leaders a clear picture of where their data stands today and a custom playbook for ...
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Surpasses 10 Bitcoin in Digital Asset Vault Milestone
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) has surpassed 10 Bitcoin safeguarded in its CU-Digital Asset Vault™, reaching the milestone within ...
EECU Supports 8th Annual Laotian Educational Conference
FRESNO, Calif. (March 30, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the Annual Laotian Educational Conference hosted by ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 27, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Quavo Named Winner of the 2026 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series Fraud Prevention and Resolution Category
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor to financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
For Immediate Release – Peake Federal Credit Union Appoints Stacie Sloan as President/CEO
Towson, MD, Friday, March 27, 2026. Peake Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Stacie Sloan as its new ...
Vizo Financial’s April 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series
Washington, DC – After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com has concluded its 2026 Innovation Series. The series highlighted practical solutions designed to help credit ...
LAFCU to host free Shred Day event April 25
LANSING, Mich. — With tax season in full swing, many individuals are sorting through financial records, receipts and old statements—often ...
36 Innovators, One Transformative Program: Introducing the 2026 CUES Emerge Cohort
MADISON, WI — March 26, 2026 —Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the ...
2026 ALM First Financial Institute Wraps Up with Insightful Key Takeaways after 3-Days of Learning
Dallas, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Institute wrapped up yesterday after three days of educational sessions at The Ritz-Carlton ...
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Jamie Mullenix as SVP/Chief People and Culture Office
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) has appointed Jamie Mullenix, CCUE-WCMS as its Senior Vice President and Chief People ...
Day 1 of ALM First Financial Institute Kicks Off with Economic Overview, Depository Trends & Timely Insights
Dallas, TX – The first day of ALM First’s Financial Institute kicked off yesterday at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas with ...
For Immediate Release – Securityplus Federal Credit Union Elevates Strategy and Lending Leadership with Key Executive Moves
Baltimore, MD, March 23, 2026. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most diverse credit unions, announces key ...
Orsa Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Digital Member Experience
Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, announced today that orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial Credit Union) selected ...
University of Lending: Strengthening Credit Union Lending from the Inside Out
Led by Lorrie Wohlfeil of Lending Solutions Consulting, Inc., the University of Lending equips credit union professionals with the tools ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Friends of Sacramento Arts for the 2026 Heroes of Arts Education Gala
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with Friends of Sacramento Arts to honor educators and community advocates at the fourth annual ...
BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU) ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN
Baxter Credit Union (BCU) today announced that following regular succession planning discussions with the Board of Directors, BCU’s President/CEO, Michael G. Valentine, ...
Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology
Joplin, MO — Great Plains Federal Credit Union has selected Brad Schneider to serve as its new Vice President of Information ...
LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, has been recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group. The ...
Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026
Unify has been named a finalist for Best PayTech Solution for Banks & FIs at the 2026 Banking Tech Awards ...
Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help ...
Justice Federal Credit Union Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Virginia
Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is honored to be recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia, ...
Mark L. Robnett Announced as New CUES Board Chair
Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is pleased to announce that Mark L. Robnett, President and CEO will assume the ...
State Employees’ Credit Union Helps North Carolinians Build Financial Skills Through Free Education Events
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is highlighting its free financial education programming ...
Final call for Michigan schools to apply for LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education Grant
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan K–12 schools have until May 1 to apply for LAFCU’s 2026 Innovation for Education (LIFE) Grant, ...
Community Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (April 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Quavo Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Analyst Delivering End-to-End 24/7 Dispute Automation
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
CUES Announces Mark Robnett as New Board Chair
MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the ...
Virginia Business Announces Chartway Credit Union as One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, Virginia Business has named Chartway Credit Union as one of the 2026 Best ...
Cooperative Credit Union Association Launches Data Strategy Assessment Initiative Powered by Arkatechture
New program gives credit union leaders a clear picture of where their data stands today and a custom playbook for ...
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Surpasses 10 Bitcoin in Digital Asset Vault Milestone
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) has surpassed 10 Bitcoin safeguarded in its CU-Digital Asset Vault™, reaching the milestone within ...
EECU Supports 8th Annual Laotian Educational Conference
FRESNO, Calif. (March 30, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the Annual Laotian Educational Conference hosted by ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 27, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Quavo Named Winner of the 2026 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series Fraud Prevention and Resolution Category
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor to financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
For Immediate Release – Peake Federal Credit Union Appoints Stacie Sloan as President/CEO
Towson, MD, Friday, March 27, 2026. Peake Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Stacie Sloan as its new ...
Vizo Financial’s April 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series
Washington, DC – After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com has concluded its 2026 Innovation Series. The series highlighted practical solutions designed to help credit ...
LAFCU to host free Shred Day event April 25
LANSING, Mich. — With tax season in full swing, many individuals are sorting through financial records, receipts and old statements—often ...
36 Innovators, One Transformative Program: Introducing the 2026 CUES Emerge Cohort
MADISON, WI — March 26, 2026 —Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the ...
2026 ALM First Financial Institute Wraps Up with Insightful Key Takeaways after 3-Days of Learning
Dallas, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Institute wrapped up yesterday after three days of educational sessions at The Ritz-Carlton ...
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Jamie Mullenix as SVP/Chief People and Culture Office
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) has appointed Jamie Mullenix, CCUE-WCMS as its Senior Vice President and Chief People ...
Day 1 of ALM First Financial Institute Kicks Off with Economic Overview, Depository Trends & Timely Insights
Dallas, TX – The first day of ALM First’s Financial Institute kicked off yesterday at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas with ...
For Immediate Release – Securityplus Federal Credit Union Elevates Strategy and Lending Leadership with Key Executive Moves
Baltimore, MD, March 23, 2026. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most diverse credit unions, announces key ...
Orsa Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Digital Member Experience
Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, announced today that orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial Credit Union) selected ...
University of Lending: Strengthening Credit Union Lending from the Inside Out
Led by Lorrie Wohlfeil of Lending Solutions Consulting, Inc., the University of Lending equips credit union professionals with the tools ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Friends of Sacramento Arts for the 2026 Heroes of Arts Education Gala
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with Friends of Sacramento Arts to honor educators and community advocates at the fourth annual ...
BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU) ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN
Baxter Credit Union (BCU) today announced that following regular succession planning discussions with the Board of Directors, BCU’s President/CEO, Michael G. Valentine, ...
Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology
Joplin, MO — Great Plains Federal Credit Union has selected Brad Schneider to serve as its new Vice President of Information Technology. He was placed by DDJ ...
LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, has been recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group. The designation highlights LAFCU’s commitment to ...
Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026
Unify has been named a finalist for Best PayTech Solution for Banks & FIs at the 2026 Banking Tech Awards USA. This recognition reflects the ...
Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help credit union teams interpret performance ...
Justice Federal Credit Union Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Virginia
Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is honored to be recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia, by Virginia Business.
Mark L. Robnett Announced as New CUES Board Chair
Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is pleased to announce that Mark L. Robnett, President and CEO will assume the role of Credit Union Executive ...