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Chartway Ventures Welcomes Jennifer Addabbo and Samantha Paxson to Board

Chartway Ventures, the wholly owned Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) of Chartway Credit Union, welcomed Jennifer Addabbo and Samantha Paxson to its board of managers. The two new members were elected during a board meeting held earlier this month at the Governmental Affairs Conference 2025 in Washington, D.C., where industry leaders gathered to discuss key

Chartway Announces Promotions of Dana Brock, Kelsey Jones and Jace White

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the promotions of Dana Brock to vice president of credit operations & services, Kelsey Jones to vice president of business intelligence, and Jace White to senior vice president of talent engagement.

Chartway Opens New Branch in Virginia Beach, Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of a new location on Pacific Ave in Virginia Beach, Virginia, today. The event brought together credit union members and leadership, community leaders, local dignitaries, and Hampton Roads Chamber leadership for a ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighting Chartway’s commitment to growth and community engagement through its charitable arm, Chartway Promise

Chartway Promise Foundation Marks 20 Years of Helping Promise Heroes with Record $1.1M in Charitable Grants

Since its founding 20 years ago, Chartway Credit Union’s charitable arm, Chartway Promise Foundation, has delivered on its mission to bring joy, hope, and smiles to medically fragile children and their families through unforgettable experiences. We call these children Promise Heroes, and this year marks the Foundation’s 20th anniversary supporting them. In 2024, the Foundation

Chartway Credit Union Expands Footprint with Grand Opening of East Beach Branch

Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new East Beach branch in Norfolk, Virginia today. Credit union members and leadership, along with community members, local dignitaries representing state and city elected officials, Hampton Roads Chamber leadership, and state credit union advocates participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event highlighted Chartway’s commitment to

Chartway Promise Foundation Grants Dreams and Shares Smiles at the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend

The 11th annual Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend drew thousands of runners to downtown Norfolk and highlighted the power of community with efforts to support medically fragile children and local families. Chartway Credit Union, the title sponsor of the event, partnered with J&A Racing to host a meaningful weekend focused on giving back. Through

Chartway Credit Union Receives Inaugural La Alianza Award from Washington Area Chamber of Commerce

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition by the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of the inaugural La Alianza Award at the chambers’ 4th annual Rock and Roll Installation Gala and Community Hall of Fame Awards in Washington, Utah. This award highlights Chartway’s commitment to supporting diverse business communities and

Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services

Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce several initiatives that expand its footprint and enhance service offerings, reflecting its commitment to being a full-service credit union meeting the diverse needs of members. With recent growth pushing Chartway to nearly $3 billion in assets and a membership of more than 250,000 member-owners, the credit union continues

Trent Hudson Joins Chartway Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Finance

Chartway is pleased to announce that Trent Hudson has joined the credit union as its new senior vice president of finance. Hudson brings over 30 years of experience in financial management and executive leadership roles across the financial services sector and has a demonstrated track record for helping organizations navigate complex financial landscapes to achieve

Chartway Credit Union Recognized for Second Consecutive Year As One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads

Chartway Credit Union has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, for a second consecutive year. The award recognizes Chartway as one of the most community-minded companies in Hampton Roads determined by an independently administered and

Chartway Credit Union Welcomes Desai Madrigal as New Associate Director on its Board of Directors

Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce a new appointment to its board of directors: Desai Madrigal as associate director. A long-time business leader and advocate for financial inclusion in Chartway’s Southern Utah market, Madrigal brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to empowering underbanked and underserved communities. In his more than two decades

Chartway Hosts Members and Community Partners at Sunset Branch to Celebrate its Sixth Juntos Avanzamos Designated Branch, First in Southern Utah

Chartway Credit Union hosted a fiesta today at its recently renovated Sunset Branch in St. George, Utah to celebrate its Juntos Avanzamos designation from Inclusiv, an organization dedicated to closing the gaps and removing barriers to financial opportunities for people living in underbanked and underserved communities. This is the credit union’s first fully bilingual branch

Chartway and Chartway Promise Foundation Bring Hope to Seven Promise Heroes During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Chartway Credit Union and its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, wrapped up a month of foundation-hosted fundraisers and credit union events for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with their 25th annual “Swings for Smiles” golf tournament and annual “Night for Hope” fundraiser. Thanks to member and community support throughout September, the foundation superseded its $250,000

Technology

Alogent Recognized as a Top Fintech Leader in TAG’s 2025 Top 40 List of Innovative Tech Companies

Alogent has been named one of the 2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia by the Technology Association of Georgia ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2025

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

Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes New Team Members

ICUL has recently welcomed two experienced professionals to their team: Brian O’Kelly as Regional Director and Roberta Devorsky as Compliance ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Grants $500,000 to Raleigh Rescue Mission for New Campus to Help Address Homelessness

SECU Foundation has awarded a $500,000 challenge grant to Raleigh Rescue Mission (RRM) to support the non-profit’s construction of a ...
Strategic Partnerships

Navigating Collections with Care: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges and Driving Results

HealthCare Associates Credit Union encountered staffing constraints as they struggled to find and retain qualified collections personnel. Maintaining an in-house ...
Technology

CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1

CSPI, a trusted fintech partner to credit unions nationwide, announced today the successful renewal of several core processing agreements in ...
Technology

Corelation Signs Seven Credit Unions in the First Quarter 2025, Expanding the KeyStone Core Impact

Corelation is kicking off 2025 with incredible momentum, signing seven new credit unions (cumulative total of $5.6 billion in assets; ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits

SECU Foundation is pleased to announce its first cohort of Mission Development Grant (MDG) recipients for 2025, welcoming 12 new ...
Lending

Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solution ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending

Debbie Ingle recently joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as senior vice president of Mortgage Lending.
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County

A $500,000 grant awarded by SECU Foundation will contribute toward the construction of a new shelter for Western North Carolina’s ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025

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

Quantum Governance, L3C Launches the Michael G. Daigneault Excellence in Governance Grant to Empower Credit Unions and Nonprofits

[HENNIKER, NH] – Quantum Governance, L3C is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking governance grant program, honoring Co-Founder ...
Operations & HR

Elan Financial Services Appoints Peter Klukken as New Leader

New head of Elan Credit Card solutions brings extensive banking and payments experience to top credit card issuance provider Elan ...
Other

CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases

CULA credit union partner members’ monthly vehicle lease payments averaged $159 less vs traditional auto loan payments; CULA grew credit ...
Making A Difference

Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 to 17), Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to sponsor ...
Personnel Promotions

Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is pleased to announce multiple leadership promotions designed to strengthen the institution, enhance ...
New Product Releases

FileInvite Launches Connected Workflows for Lending Document Collection

New integrations with Salesforce, Hubspot and CRM platforms enhance efficiency, security, and customer experience for commercial lenders.
Personnel Promotions

Intrepid Credit Union Selects Cindy Trimp as Vice President of Finance

Helena, MT, April 3, 2025. Intrepid Credit Union proudly announces Cindy Trimp as its new Vice President of Finance. In ...
Personnel Promotions

Novo Federal Credit Union Selects George San Martin as President & CEO

Norco, CA, April 3, 2025. The Board of Directors of Novo Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment ...
Legal/Regulatory

Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League is pleased to announce that state-chartered credit unions will receive a credit from the State ...
Making A Difference

Clearview Federal Credit Union unveils the Clearview Foundation to create positive opportunities for community members.

Pittsburgh, PA – April 1, 2025 – Clearview Federal Credit Union is delighted to announce the launch of the Clearview Foundation, which is dedicated to ...
Personnel Promotions

Intelligent Banking Solutions Announces Strategic Position Changes to Support SAFIRE-IQ Growth

Intelligent Banking Solutions, a leading provider of collections and risk management software, is pleased to announce key position changes to ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Scholarships for Local Students Through Foundation for Central Schools

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce its sponsorship of scholarships awarded through the Foundation for Central Schools, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 04, 2025

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

Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact

Gwen Oldham has been hired as the new vice president of Community and Social Impact at Redwood Credit Union (RCU).
Lending

FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR

Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced its subsidiary, FI Connect, funded $1 billion in ...
Technology

Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform

Penlanco Federal Credit Union, a long-standing customer of Aurora Advantage core, is expanding its relationship by signing a new agreement ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power

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

Callahan & Associates Celebrates 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, leadership, and commitment to serving the credit union industry. ...
Technology

Alogent Recognized as a Top Fintech Leader in TAG’s 2025 Top 40 List of Innovative Tech Companies

Alogent has been named one of the 2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia by the Technology Association of Georgia ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2025

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

Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes New Team Members

ICUL has recently welcomed two experienced professionals to their team: Brian O’Kelly as Regional Director and Roberta Devorsky as Compliance ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Grants $500,000 to Raleigh Rescue Mission for New Campus to Help Address Homelessness

SECU Foundation has awarded a $500,000 challenge grant to Raleigh Rescue Mission (RRM) to support the non-profit’s construction of a ...
Strategic Partnerships

Navigating Collections with Care: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges and Driving Results

HealthCare Associates Credit Union encountered staffing constraints as they struggled to find and retain qualified collections personnel. Maintaining an in-house ...
Technology

CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1

CSPI, a trusted fintech partner to credit unions nationwide, announced today the successful renewal of several core processing agreements in ...
Technology

Corelation Signs Seven Credit Unions in the First Quarter 2025, Expanding the KeyStone Core Impact

Corelation is kicking off 2025 with incredible momentum, signing seven new credit unions (cumulative total of $5.6 billion in assets; ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits

SECU Foundation is pleased to announce its first cohort of Mission Development Grant (MDG) recipients for 2025, welcoming 12 new ...
Lending

Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solution ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending

Debbie Ingle recently joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as senior vice president of Mortgage Lending.
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County

A $500,000 grant awarded by SECU Foundation will contribute toward the construction of a new shelter for Western North Carolina’s ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025

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

Quantum Governance, L3C Launches the Michael G. Daigneault Excellence in Governance Grant to Empower Credit Unions and Nonprofits

[HENNIKER, NH] – Quantum Governance, L3C is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking governance grant program, honoring Co-Founder ...
Operations & HR

Elan Financial Services Appoints Peter Klukken as New Leader

New head of Elan Credit Card solutions brings extensive banking and payments experience to top credit card issuance provider Elan ...
Other

CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases

CULA credit union partner members’ monthly vehicle lease payments averaged $159 less vs traditional auto loan payments; CULA grew credit ...
Making A Difference

Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 to 17), Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to sponsor ...
Personnel Promotions

Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is pleased to announce multiple leadership promotions designed to strengthen the institution, enhance ...
New Product Releases

FileInvite Launches Connected Workflows for Lending Document Collection

New integrations with Salesforce, Hubspot and CRM platforms enhance efficiency, security, and customer experience for commercial lenders.
Personnel Promotions

Intrepid Credit Union Selects Cindy Trimp as Vice President of Finance

Helena, MT, April 3, 2025. Intrepid Credit Union proudly announces Cindy Trimp as its new Vice President of Finance. In ...
Personnel Promotions

Novo Federal Credit Union Selects George San Martin as President & CEO

Norco, CA, April 3, 2025. The Board of Directors of Novo Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment ...
Legal/Regulatory

Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League is pleased to announce that state-chartered credit unions will receive a credit from the State ...
Making A Difference

Clearview Federal Credit Union unveils the Clearview Foundation to create positive opportunities for community members.

Pittsburgh, PA – April 1, 2025 – Clearview Federal Credit Union is delighted to announce the launch of the Clearview Foundation, which is dedicated to ...
Personnel Promotions

Intelligent Banking Solutions Announces Strategic Position Changes to Support SAFIRE-IQ Growth

Intelligent Banking Solutions, a leading provider of collections and risk management software, is pleased to announce key position changes to ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Scholarships for Local Students Through Foundation for Central Schools

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce its sponsorship of scholarships awarded through the Foundation for Central Schools, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 04, 2025

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

Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact

Gwen Oldham has been hired as the new vice president of Community and Social Impact at Redwood Credit Union (RCU).
Lending

FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR

Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced its subsidiary, FI Connect, funded $1 billion in ...
Technology

Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform

Penlanco Federal Credit Union, a long-standing customer of Aurora Advantage core, is expanding its relationship by signing a new agreement ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power

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

Callahan & Associates Celebrates 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, leadership, and commitment to serving the credit union industry. ...

Alogent Recognized as a Top Fintech Leader in TAG’s 2025 Top 40 List of Innovative Tech Companies

Alogent has been named one of the 2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). This recognition highlights companies ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2025

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

Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes New Team Members

ICUL has recently welcomed two experienced professionals to their team: Brian O’Kelly as Regional Director and Roberta Devorsky as Compliance Analyst.

SECU Foundation Grants $500,000 to Raleigh Rescue Mission for New Campus to Help Address Homelessness

SECU Foundation has awarded a $500,000 challenge grant to Raleigh Rescue Mission (RRM) to support the non-profit’s construction of a new campus in Knightdale for ...

Navigating Collections with Care: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges and Driving Results

HealthCare Associates Credit Union encountered staffing constraints as they struggled to find and retain qualified collections personnel. Maintaining an in-house team with the right skills ...

CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1

CSPI, a trusted fintech partner to credit unions nationwide, announced today the successful renewal of several core processing agreements in the first quarter of 2025. ...
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