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Rivermark Donates $3 Million to Rebuilding Together PNW
March 13, 2025 For Immediate Release Rivermark Donates $3 Million to Rebuilding Together PNW PORTLAND, OR –The Rivermark Community Fund has directed a grant of $3 million through the support of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB) to Rebuilding Together PNW, a non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of low-income
					
			Stevanie Fama		
				
			March 14, 2025		
				
					Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
					
																						
			October 30, 2025		
				
		
		
			Vine, a commercial lending accelerator for banks and credit unions, has partnered with Alogent, a leading provider of software solutions ...		
					One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			LAS VEGAS, NV. – Each year, One Nevada Credit Union’s Shred Day events raise funds and collect food to fight ...		
					ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			Dallas, TX – ALM First has announced its schedule of industry-leading, in-person events for 2026. Those interested in attending are encouraged ...		
					Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			October 29, 2025 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First Credit Union would like to announce the retirement of Paul Phillips, President and ...		
					1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			The board of directors of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers recently announced that Bill Nikolauk has been appointed to serve as a ...		
					LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
					
																						
			October 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			LANSING, Mich. — On a brisk, sunny October morning, LAFCU leaders joined local officials and community partners, to celebrate the ...		
					SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
					
																						
			October 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens New Burbank Branch, extending its footprint to 761 branches in California.		
					myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
					
																						
			October 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			Awards Luncheon is a key component of myCUmortgage’s annual Partner Conference, highlighting the best of the best in credit union ...		
					Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
					
																						
			October 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			Corporate Central proudly hosted its debut Momentum: Insights, Innovation, and Connection conference October 7–9 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin ...		
					EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
					
																						
			October 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been honored with the 2024 Raddon Crystal Performance ...		
					Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
					
																						
			October 23, 2025		
				
		
		
			Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, raised more than $90,000 through three charity golf outings ...		
					Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
					
																						
			October 23, 2025		
				
		
		
			Meriwest Community Foundation is proud to support the PARTI Program’s mission to end bullying and uplift youth. Being recognized as ...		
					EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
					
																						
			October 23, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education to ...		
					ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
					
																						
			October 23, 2025		
				
		
		
			ASA, a leader in securely connected finance, today announced that it is now seamlessly embedded into Sharetec’s On-the-Go mobile banking ...		
					Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
					
																						
			October 22, 2025		
				
		
		
			Synergent is pleased to announce a new partnership with Greater Eastern Credit Union. The credit union has signed a ten-year ...		
					EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
					
																						
			October 22, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Office ...		
					Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
					
																						
			October 22, 2025		
				
		
		
			Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its one-year anniversary since launch, ...		
					Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
					
																						
			October 22, 2025		
				
		
		
			Building on its record of growth, Corelation, Inc., welcomed 13 new credit union partners in the third quarter of 2025, ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
					
																						
			October 17, 2025		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
					
																						
			October 17, 2025		
				
		
		
			Alogent’s Unify has been selected as a finalist for “Best Consumer Payments Solution” at The PayTech Awards USA. Unify consolidates ...		
					SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recognized eleven educators as Sacramento County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year in an on-field ceremony at ...		
					Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			On Monday, October 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day ...		
					Peach State FCU Welcomes Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to Board of Directors
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to its Board of Directors. Dr. Brewton currently ...		
					Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart ...		
					Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			(Minneapolis, MN) — Inspired by the passion and dedication of our credit union partners, Elan Credit Card (Elan) has donated ...		
					Callahan & Associates Launches “The Member Story Project” To Spotlight The Everyday Impact Of Credit Unions
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Washington, DC – In celebration of International Credit Union Day, Callahan & Associates is proud to announce the launch of ...		
					GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL GRAND RE-OPENING OF SAYREVILLE BRANCH
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Sayreville, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a leading credit union based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is excited to ...		
					Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...		
					Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...		
					Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...		
					Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
					
																						
			October 30, 2025		
				
		
		
			Vine, a commercial lending accelerator for banks and credit unions, has partnered with Alogent, a leading provider of software solutions ...		
					One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			LAS VEGAS, NV. – Each year, One Nevada Credit Union’s Shred Day events raise funds and collect food to fight ...		
					ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			Dallas, TX – ALM First has announced its schedule of industry-leading, in-person events for 2026. Those interested in attending are encouraged ...		
					Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			October 29, 2025 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First Credit Union would like to announce the retirement of Paul Phillips, President and ...		
					1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			The board of directors of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers recently announced that Bill Nikolauk has been appointed to serve as a ...		
					LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
					
																						
			October 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			LANSING, Mich. — On a brisk, sunny October morning, LAFCU leaders joined local officials and community partners, to celebrate the ...		
					SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
					
																						
			October 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens New Burbank Branch, extending its footprint to 761 branches in California.		
					myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
					
																						
			October 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			Awards Luncheon is a key component of myCUmortgage’s annual Partner Conference, highlighting the best of the best in credit union ...		
					Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
					
																						
			October 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			Corporate Central proudly hosted its debut Momentum: Insights, Innovation, and Connection conference October 7–9 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin ...		
					EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
					
																						
			October 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been honored with the 2024 Raddon Crystal Performance ...		
					Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
					
																						
			October 23, 2025		
				
		
		
			Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, raised more than $90,000 through three charity golf outings ...		
					Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
					
																						
			October 23, 2025		
				
		
		
			Meriwest Community Foundation is proud to support the PARTI Program’s mission to end bullying and uplift youth. Being recognized as ...		
					EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
					
																						
			October 23, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education to ...		
					ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
					
																						
			October 23, 2025		
				
		
		
			ASA, a leader in securely connected finance, today announced that it is now seamlessly embedded into Sharetec’s On-the-Go mobile banking ...		
					Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
					
																						
			October 22, 2025		
				
		
		
			Synergent is pleased to announce a new partnership with Greater Eastern Credit Union. The credit union has signed a ten-year ...		
					EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
					
																						
			October 22, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Office ...		
					Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
					
																						
			October 22, 2025		
				
		
		
			Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its one-year anniversary since launch, ...		
					Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
					
																						
			October 22, 2025		
				
		
		
			Building on its record of growth, Corelation, Inc., welcomed 13 new credit union partners in the third quarter of 2025, ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
					
																						
			October 17, 2025		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
					
																						
			October 17, 2025		
				
		
		
			Alogent’s Unify has been selected as a finalist for “Best Consumer Payments Solution” at The PayTech Awards USA. Unify consolidates ...		
					SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recognized eleven educators as Sacramento County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year in an on-field ceremony at ...		
					Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			On Monday, October 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day ...		
					Peach State FCU Welcomes Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to Board of Directors
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to its Board of Directors. Dr. Brewton currently ...		
					Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart ...		
					Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			(Minneapolis, MN) — Inspired by the passion and dedication of our credit union partners, Elan Credit Card (Elan) has donated ...		
					Callahan & Associates Launches “The Member Story Project” To Spotlight The Everyday Impact Of Credit Unions
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Washington, DC – In celebration of International Credit Union Day, Callahan & Associates is proud to announce the launch of ...		
					GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL GRAND RE-OPENING OF SAYREVILLE BRANCH
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Sayreville, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a leading credit union based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is excited to ...		
					Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...		
					Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...		
					Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...		
					Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
					
		
		
						
																				
			Alogent		
					
				 October 30, 2025
			
					
																						
			October 30, 2025		
				
		
		 
			
			Vine, a commercial lending accelerator for banks and credit unions, has partnered with Alogent, a leading provider of software solutions for financial institutions. The collaboration ...		
					One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
					
		
		
						
																				
			One Nevada Credit Union		
					
				 October 29, 2025
			
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		 
			
			LAS VEGAS, NV. – Each year, One Nevada Credit Union’s Shred Day events raise funds and collect food to fight hunger in Southern Nevada. This ...		
					ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
					
		
		
						
																				
			ALM First Financial Advisors		
					
				 October 29, 2025
			
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		 
			
			Dallas, TX – ALM First has announced its schedule of industry-leading, in-person events for 2026. Those interested in attending are encouraged to mark their calendars, follow ALM ...		
					Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
					
		
		
						
																				
			Freedom First Federal Credit Union		
				
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			October 29, 2025 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First Credit Union would like to announce the retirement of Paul Phillips, President and CEO. After 25 years of ...		
					1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
					
		
		
						
																				
			CU*Answers		
					
				 October 29, 2025
			
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		 
			
			The board of directors of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers recently announced that Bill Nikolauk has been appointed to serve as a board member. Nikolauk, President/CEO of ...		
					LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
					
		
		
						
																				
			LAFCU		
					
				 October 28, 2025
			
					
																						
			October 28, 2025		
				
		
		 
			
			LANSING, Mich. — On a brisk, sunny October morning, LAFCU leaders joined local officials and community partners, to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Interactive ...