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
NASCUS Supports NCUA Regulatory Modernization While Urging Clarity, Consistency, and Strong Supervisory Foundations
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) submitted three comment letters to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) ...
LendKey Surpasses $8 Billion in Loan Originations, Accelerating Growth for Credit Unions and Banks Nationwide
LendKey today announced it has surpassed $8 billion in loan originations, a milestone achieved through its network of more than ...
Capital Area Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
Synergent® is proud to share that Capital Area Federal Credit Union has renewed a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ ...
SECU Foundation Strengthens Support for Students, Communities with $1.95 Million Commitment to Public Fellows Internship Program
Building on a decade of impact, SECU Foundation has renewed its Public Fellows Internship Program for 2026 and increased funding ...
Maine Credit Unions Raise Nearly $1.5 Million to Address Food Insecurity
Credit union representatives from across Maine came together to announce the latest fundraising results of their collaborative Maine Credit Unions’ ...
Cumberland County FCU President & CEO Announces Retirement After 36 Years of Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cumberland County FCU President & CEO Announces Retirement After 36 Years of Service Cumberland County FCU has ...
NASCUS Partners with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association to Launch New Introduction to Credit Union Examination Training
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in collaboration with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association, is ...
ALM First Caps 30th Anniversary Celebration with Impact Report
Dallas, TX – ALM First, a strategic partner to over 450 depositories nationwide, closed out its year-long 30th anniversary celebration with the ...
CU Strategic Planning Applauds Intact CDFI Fund Budget Following Brief Government Shutdown
CU Strategic Planning, a leading provider for mission-focused credit unions, expressed gratitude to Congress for maintaining the $334 million appropriation ...
Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates New Morgan Hill Branch, Strengthening Local Community Ties
We’re growing with you, Morgan Hill! Our new branch is now open, complete with full personal & business banking, lending ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 06, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Freedom Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Suntell, a leading provider of loan origination software for commercial and agricultural lending, is pleased to announce that Freedom Bank, ...
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
TAPP Engine has launched 9Squid Private Markets*, an AI-powered securitization platform built to help credit unions of all sizes access ...
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of ...
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
OCCU President & CEO Ron Neumann has announced his retirement and the OCCU Board of Directors has unanimously selected current ...
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Suntell, a leading provider of loan origination software for commercial and agricultural lending, announced that First Independent Bank has selected ...
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Louisville, KY- Park Community Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Pathways to Prosperity grants. ...
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again turning student voices into opportunity, inviting Michigan high school seniors to share their ...
LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing will host the second session of their Entrepreneurship Mixer Series, The Lending Essentials, ...
CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System
CUES and TruStage® today announced Leadership Pathways, a yearlong, integrated leadership development experience designed to expand access to advanced leadership ...
Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs
Coastal Credit Union has announced the rollout of new mortgage programs designed to expand access to homeownership for more North ...
Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union
Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today released year-one results from First Source ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations
Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, continues to expand its Sales & ...
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
Coastal Credit Union announced that it has reached $6 billion in assets. Through the end of December, Coastal’s assets are ...
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
For one Novato family of four, the start of a new year marks a milestone they once thought impossible—celebrating in ...
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
In 2025, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union initiated its Education Rewards Program, which allows attendees to earn points on an ...
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned a spot on Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list for ...
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
MINNEAPOLIS — Elan Credit Card today announced the expansion of its charitable giving program, delivering $250,000 in donations to 25 ...
NASCUS Supports NCUA Regulatory Modernization While Urging Clarity, Consistency, and Strong Supervisory Foundations
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) submitted three comment letters to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) ...
LendKey Surpasses $8 Billion in Loan Originations, Accelerating Growth for Credit Unions and Banks Nationwide
LendKey today announced it has surpassed $8 billion in loan originations, a milestone achieved through its network of more than ...
Capital Area Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
Synergent® is proud to share that Capital Area Federal Credit Union has renewed a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ ...
SECU Foundation Strengthens Support for Students, Communities with $1.95 Million Commitment to Public Fellows Internship Program
Building on a decade of impact, SECU Foundation has renewed its Public Fellows Internship Program for 2026 and increased funding ...
Maine Credit Unions Raise Nearly $1.5 Million to Address Food Insecurity
Credit union representatives from across Maine came together to announce the latest fundraising results of their collaborative Maine Credit Unions’ ...
Cumberland County FCU President & CEO Announces Retirement After 36 Years of Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cumberland County FCU President & CEO Announces Retirement After 36 Years of Service Cumberland County FCU has ...
NASCUS Partners with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association to Launch New Introduction to Credit Union Examination Training
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in collaboration with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association, is ...
ALM First Caps 30th Anniversary Celebration with Impact Report
Dallas, TX – ALM First, a strategic partner to over 450 depositories nationwide, closed out its year-long 30th anniversary celebration with the ...
CU Strategic Planning Applauds Intact CDFI Fund Budget Following Brief Government Shutdown
CU Strategic Planning, a leading provider for mission-focused credit unions, expressed gratitude to Congress for maintaining the $334 million appropriation ...
Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates New Morgan Hill Branch, Strengthening Local Community Ties
We’re growing with you, Morgan Hill! Our new branch is now open, complete with full personal & business banking, lending ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 06, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Freedom Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Suntell, a leading provider of loan origination software for commercial and agricultural lending, is pleased to announce that Freedom Bank, ...
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
TAPP Engine has launched 9Squid Private Markets*, an AI-powered securitization platform built to help credit unions of all sizes access ...
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of ...
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
OCCU President & CEO Ron Neumann has announced his retirement and the OCCU Board of Directors has unanimously selected current ...
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Suntell, a leading provider of loan origination software for commercial and agricultural lending, announced that First Independent Bank has selected ...
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Louisville, KY- Park Community Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Pathways to Prosperity grants. ...
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again turning student voices into opportunity, inviting Michigan high school seniors to share their ...
LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing will host the second session of their Entrepreneurship Mixer Series, The Lending Essentials, ...
CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System
CUES and TruStage® today announced Leadership Pathways, a yearlong, integrated leadership development experience designed to expand access to advanced leadership ...
Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs
Coastal Credit Union has announced the rollout of new mortgage programs designed to expand access to homeownership for more North ...
Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union
Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today released year-one results from First Source ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations
Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, continues to expand its Sales & ...
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
Coastal Credit Union announced that it has reached $6 billion in assets. Through the end of December, Coastal’s assets are ...
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
For one Novato family of four, the start of a new year marks a milestone they once thought impossible—celebrating in ...
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
In 2025, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union initiated its Education Rewards Program, which allows attendees to earn points on an ...
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned a spot on Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list for ...
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
MINNEAPOLIS — Elan Credit Card today announced the expansion of its charitable giving program, delivering $250,000 in donations to 25 ...
NASCUS Supports NCUA Regulatory Modernization While Urging Clarity, Consistency, and Strong Supervisory Foundations
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) submitted three comment letters to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding the agency’s ongoing Deregulation ...
LendKey Surpasses $8 Billion in Loan Originations, Accelerating Growth for Credit Unions and Banks Nationwide
LendKey today announced it has surpassed $8 billion in loan originations, a milestone achieved through its network of more than 400 credit unions and community ...
Capital Area Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
Synergent® is proud to share that Capital Area Federal Credit Union has renewed a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, along with ...
SECU Foundation Strengthens Support for Students, Communities with $1.95 Million Commitment to Public Fellows Internship Program
Building on a decade of impact, SECU Foundation has renewed its Public Fellows Internship Program for 2026 and increased funding for participating students, continuing its ...
Maine Credit Unions Raise Nearly $1.5 Million to Address Food Insecurity
Credit union representatives from across Maine came together to announce the latest fundraising results of their collaborative Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. During ...
Cumberland County FCU President & CEO Announces Retirement After 36 Years of Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cumberland County FCU President & CEO Announces Retirement After 36 Years of Service Cumberland County FCU has announced the retirement of its ...