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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 nonprofit organizations nationwide. Each $10,000 contribution was made on behalf of an existing credit union or community bank partner, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the communities our credit card partners serve. Celebrating five years in
Kaitlin Schlick
January 28, 2026
Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day
(Minneapolis, MN) — Inspired by the passion and dedication of our credit union partners, Elan Credit Card (Elan) has donated $75,000 to celebrate Credit Union Day 2025, totaling over $300,000 in donations since the initiative began in 2022. “Elan’s mission has always been rooted in partnership, and our charitable giving initiative allows us to extend
Kaitlin Schlick
October 16, 2025
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 Financial Services, a division of U.S. Bank that provides agent banking credit cards to more than 1,200 financial institution partners, announced today that Peter Klukken has been named head of the Elan Financial Services credit
Kaitlin Schlick
April 10, 2025
Elan Charitable Giving Program Surpasses $2 Million in Donations
MINNEAPOLIS — Elan Credit Card today announced $250,000 in donations across 25 communities through its philanthropic initiative, the Elan Charitable Giving program. Each $10,000 donation was given to a local organization selected by an Elan Credit Card partner. “Over the last three years, this program has received such positive response from our partners and their
Kaitlin Schlick
January 31, 2025
Elan Credit Card Donates $150,000 to American Red Cross Hurricane Relief to Support Impacted Partners
MINNEAPOLIS —Elan today announced a $150,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, on behalf of our partners. “Our hearts go out to our teammates, partners, and communities affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene,” said Aaron Melnarik, Elan Credit Card Director of
Kaitlin Schlick
December 18, 2024
Making an Impact on International Credit Union Day, Elan donates $45,000 on behalf of credit union partners
(Minneapolis, MN) — To amplify the credit union movement and the value credit unions bring to their communities, Elan Credit Card (Elan) is celebrating International Credit Union Day with three, $15,000 donations on behalf of three credit union partners. “Supporting the needs of our credit card partners extends beyond our business partnership, which is why
Kaitlin Schlick
October 18, 2024
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 ...
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders
LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union, one of the strongest credit unions in the country, recently announced five ...
eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS
eDOC CUSO network and partnerships bring growth across document imaging and eDOCSignature solution adoption.
Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ
Arkatechture’s new product, ArkaIQ, empowers teams to interact directly with trusted data with no reports or data requests required.
Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards
Indiana Members Credit Union has earned two major honors for the third consecutive year. Newsweek named IMCU one of America’s ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network
I wanted to share some exciting news from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union: in 2025, the Credit Union contributed more than ...
Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central
Corporate Central is proud to recognize Will Valadez for earning the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, a prestigious ...
Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
Dallas, TX – Registration is now open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium—a premier in-person mini-conference designed for treasury and ...
Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
Corporate One Federal Credit Union today announced the successful closing of its inaugural multi-seller prime auto loan securitization. This $335 ...
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
Newsweek has named Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions, recognizing its member satisfaction, financial strength, and community ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest Credit Union in California, is helping make home ownership a reality for school employees. ...
Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
Corporate Central and Middesk are turning business onboarding into a competitive advantage for credit unions. The organizations recently announced a ...
CUNA Strategic Services Expands Sparrow Alliance to Help Credit Unions Deepen Member Relationships Beyond the Branch
MADISON, WI – January 22, 2026 – CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to announce the expansion of its alliance ...
Waterbury CT Teachers Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s FASTdocs to Modernize Enterprise Content Management and Automate Manual Processes
Alogent proudly announced that Waterbury CT Teachers Federal Credit Union selected FASTdocs, its enterprise content management (ECM) platform purpose built ...
First Entertainment Credit Union and Nymbus Launch CineFi, First Digital Credit Union for Entertainment Professionals
Nymbus, a modern banking platform for U.S. banks and credit unions, today announced that First Entertainment Credit Union has successfully ...
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 ...
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders
LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union, one of the strongest credit unions in the country, recently announced five ...
eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS
eDOC CUSO network and partnerships bring growth across document imaging and eDOCSignature solution adoption.
Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ
Arkatechture’s new product, ArkaIQ, empowers teams to interact directly with trusted data with no reports or data requests required.
Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards
Indiana Members Credit Union has earned two major honors for the third consecutive year. Newsweek named IMCU one of America’s ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network
I wanted to share some exciting news from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union: in 2025, the Credit Union contributed more than ...
Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central
Corporate Central is proud to recognize Will Valadez for earning the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, a prestigious ...
Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
Dallas, TX – Registration is now open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium—a premier in-person mini-conference designed for treasury and ...
Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
Corporate One Federal Credit Union today announced the successful closing of its inaugural multi-seller prime auto loan securitization. This $335 ...
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
Newsweek has named Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions, recognizing its member satisfaction, financial strength, and community ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest Credit Union in California, is helping make home ownership a reality for school employees. ...
Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
Corporate Central and Middesk are turning business onboarding into a competitive advantage for credit unions. The organizations recently announced a ...
CUNA Strategic Services Expands Sparrow Alliance to Help Credit Unions Deepen Member Relationships Beyond the Branch
MADISON, WI – January 22, 2026 – CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to announce the expansion of its alliance ...
Waterbury CT Teachers Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s FASTdocs to Modernize Enterprise Content Management and Automate Manual Processes
Alogent proudly announced that Waterbury CT Teachers Federal Credit Union selected FASTdocs, its enterprise content management (ECM) platform purpose built ...
First Entertainment Credit Union and Nymbus Launch CineFi, First Digital Credit Union for Entertainment Professionals
Nymbus, a modern banking platform for U.S. banks and credit unions, today announced that First Entertainment Credit Union has successfully ...
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 OCCU Executive Vice President Gregory ...
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 the Square 1 Credit Suite ...
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. Announced at the annual Friendsgiving ...
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 perspectives through its 2026 Write ...
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, from 11 a.m. to 2 ...
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 preparation across the credit union ...