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.

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Operations & HR

LAFCU hires Chris Tidwell as technology specialist

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has hired Chris Tidwell as a technology specialist, strengthening the credit union’s technology team with an ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU accepting donations for annual Back-to-School Extravaganza

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is inviting the community to help local students start the school year prepared by donating school ...
Other

Chartway Credit Union Opens New Branch in Vibrant Virginia Beach Town Center

Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Town Center branch in Virginia Beach, Va., bringing together Chartway’s ...
Personnel Promotions

LEADERSHIP EVOLUTION AT BCU: STRENGTHENING STRATEGY AND SERVICE FOR MEMBERS  

BCU announced that, in alignment with its previously communicated succession plan, Jim Block has assumed the role of President effective ...
Personnel Promotions

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Elevates Member Experience to Top Executive Focus

Stephanie Stout has been named Chief Member Experience Officer at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union, elevating top-tier member service to the ...
Legal/Regulatory

NASCUS Calls for Clearer FISCU Rule Structure in NCUA Comment Letter

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®

Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This ...
Strategic Partnerships

Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation

Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership ...
Making A Difference

Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative ...
Strategic Partnerships

Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services

WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement ...
Making A Difference

Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative

When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence

Pensacola, Florida (July 1, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the ...
Strategic Partnerships

Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Technology

Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments

Alogent announced it has been named the recipient of the Excellence in Tech Editor’s Choice – Software and Service Providers ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2026

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

TriUnity Foundation Opens National Grant Cycle for Credit Union Members Facing Terminal Illness

TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit built by and for credit unions, has opened its next national grant cycle for members facing ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of America’s ...
Other

Stephanie Schmidt Earns National Check Professional Accreditation

Corporate Central recently announced that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, AFPP, NCP, CWCUL, CUDE, CCUE, CCUFC, CCCM, Vice President Member Experience, has ...
Other

CUES and TruStage® Announce Inaugural 2026 Leadership Pathways Cohort

CUES and TruStage® today announced the 25 credit union professionals selected for the inaugural CUES x TruStage Leadership Pathways cohort, ...
Making A Difference

Texas A&M IBE Students Raise $54,000 for Local Nonprofits

Student-led company teams pitched their unique business concepts to a panel of financial experts from Aggieland Credit Union. The credit ...
Making A Difference

SECU’s Statewide Network of 275 Branches to Serve as Collection Sites for Governor’s School Supply Drive

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce its support for the 2026 Governor’s School Supply Drive, accepting donations ...
Strategic Partnerships

Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Greenlight to Help Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids and Teens

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced a partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (Greenlight) to better serve families and ...
Other

Vizo Financial Announces Board Officers Following 2026 Annual Meeting

On June 17, 2026, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union held its 2026 Annual Meeting. Member credit unions participated virtually to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 26, 2026

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

Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer

FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief ...
Personnel Promotions

Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Making A Difference

Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility ...
Making A Difference

NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of ...
Other

Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized

CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community ...
Operations & HR

LAFCU hires Chris Tidwell as technology specialist

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has hired Chris Tidwell as a technology specialist, strengthening the credit union’s technology team with an ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU accepting donations for annual Back-to-School Extravaganza

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is inviting the community to help local students start the school year prepared by donating school ...
Other

Chartway Credit Union Opens New Branch in Vibrant Virginia Beach Town Center

Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Town Center branch in Virginia Beach, Va., bringing together Chartway’s ...
Personnel Promotions

LEADERSHIP EVOLUTION AT BCU: STRENGTHENING STRATEGY AND SERVICE FOR MEMBERS  

BCU announced that, in alignment with its previously communicated succession plan, Jim Block has assumed the role of President effective ...
Personnel Promotions

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Elevates Member Experience to Top Executive Focus

Stephanie Stout has been named Chief Member Experience Officer at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union, elevating top-tier member service to the ...
Legal/Regulatory

NASCUS Calls for Clearer FISCU Rule Structure in NCUA Comment Letter

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®

Corporate Central is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026. This ...
Strategic Partnerships

Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 6, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation

Pensacola, Florida (July 3, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership ...
Making A Difference

Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative ...
Strategic Partnerships

Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services

WESTBROOK, ME (July 2, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a new ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement ...
Making A Difference

Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative

When Pete Alonso arrived in Baltimore earlier this year, he came ready to contribute on and off the field. The ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence

Pensacola, Florida (July 1, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the ...
Strategic Partnerships

Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (July 1, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing renewal agreement ...
Technology

Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments

Alogent announced it has been named the recipient of the Excellence in Tech Editor’s Choice – Software and Service Providers ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2026

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

TriUnity Foundation Opens National Grant Cycle for Credit Union Members Facing Terminal Illness

TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit built by and for credit unions, has opened its next national grant cycle for members facing ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of America’s ...
Other

Stephanie Schmidt Earns National Check Professional Accreditation

Corporate Central recently announced that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, AFPP, NCP, CWCUL, CUDE, CCUE, CCUFC, CCCM, Vice President Member Experience, has ...
Other

CUES and TruStage® Announce Inaugural 2026 Leadership Pathways Cohort

CUES and TruStage® today announced the 25 credit union professionals selected for the inaugural CUES x TruStage Leadership Pathways cohort, ...
Making A Difference

Texas A&M IBE Students Raise $54,000 for Local Nonprofits

Student-led company teams pitched their unique business concepts to a panel of financial experts from Aggieland Credit Union. The credit ...
Making A Difference

SECU’s Statewide Network of 275 Branches to Serve as Collection Sites for Governor’s School Supply Drive

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce its support for the 2026 Governor’s School Supply Drive, accepting donations ...
Strategic Partnerships

Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Greenlight to Help Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids and Teens

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced a partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (Greenlight) to better serve families and ...
Other

Vizo Financial Announces Board Officers Following 2026 Annual Meeting

On June 17, 2026, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union held its 2026 Annual Meeting. Member credit unions participated virtually to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 26, 2026

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

Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer

FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief ...
Personnel Promotions

Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Making A Difference

Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility ...
Making A Difference

NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of ...
Other

Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized

CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community ...

LAFCU hires Chris Tidwell as technology specialist

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has hired Chris Tidwell as a technology specialist, strengthening the credit union’s technology team with an experienced professional who previously supported ...

LAFCU accepting donations for annual Back-to-School Extravaganza

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is inviting the community to help local students start the school year prepared by donating school supplies and hygiene products as ...

Chartway Credit Union Opens New Branch in Vibrant Virginia Beach Town Center

Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Town Center branch in Virginia Beach, Va., bringing together Chartway’s members and leaders, community leaders, ...

LEADERSHIP EVOLUTION AT BCU: STRENGTHENING STRATEGY AND SERVICE FOR MEMBERS  

BCU announced that, in alignment with its previously communicated succession plan, Jim Block has assumed the role of President effective July 1, 2026. Mike Valentine ...

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Elevates Member Experience to Top Executive Focus

Stephanie Stout has been named Chief Member Experience Officer at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union, elevating top-tier member service to the highest executive level. In this ...

NASCUS Calls for Clearer FISCU Rule Structure in NCUA Comment Letter

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding the agency’s proposed ...
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