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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
Elan Charitable Giving Program Expands to 30 Communities
Learn how the Elan Charitable Giving program is expanding its reach in 2024 and the impact $375,000 is making in the communities of their partners.
Kaitlin Schlick
January 24, 2024
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently welcomed Ian Crawford as their Business Lending Production Manager. Based in Bellingham, ...
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
DaLand CUSO, the credit union industry’s definitive provider for core-integrated digital assets, today announced that Canvas Credit Union has become ...
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corelation, Inc. closed out another exceptional year marked by continued growth, strong client momentum, and an unwavering commitment to the ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the addition of Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager, strengthening the organization’s business development ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding, and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it concluded ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (January 9, 2026) – Synergent® is excited to announce Altamaha Federal Credit Union has signed new seven-year agreements ...
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
Beaumont, Texas – January 7, 2026 – DuGood Credit Union is proud to celebrate its employees who are stepping into ...
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 CUES Emerge leadership development program. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, CUES Emerge ...
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers unbiased plan design, expert consulting, plan audits, and ...
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Callahan & Associates has acquired Quantum Governance, L3C™, a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategy. This partnership combines Callahan’s ...
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
WESTBROOK, ME (January 7, 2026) – Synergent® is proud to share a new partnership with Richland Federal Credit Union, which ...
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Sterling Heights, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation finished the year by awarding ...
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
LGE Community Credit Union announced that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek ...
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Sharetec, a leading digital banking and core processing technology company serving credit unions, is ringing in the new year with ...
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the ...
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
Washington, PA, January 5, 2026. CHROME Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Broc Sleek as its new President ...
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
CU NextGen, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) providing digital banking, award winning CRM, automation, as well as operational ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
Corporate Central is pleased to welcome Israr Ahmad to the team as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist. Ahmad brings more ...
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is enhancing its marketing, creative and community engagement capabilities with the promotions of longtime leader Kellie ...
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
A team of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union employees sponsored a holiday gift giving opportunity for Rady Children’s Health in Orange ...
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opened it 72nd Branch in Los Angeles on December 22.
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) as its first Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion, ...
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Feeding the Carolinas to Support Expanded Food Access During Holiday Season
SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Feeding the Carolinas to help address widespread food insecurity and ...
Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists
Corporate Central is excited to announce the promotion of Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists, recognizing their ...
BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT
BCU has been ranked No. 2 among small organizations on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This ...
ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley
Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Ryan Sherwin to Principal and named current Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, President of ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO
Wichita, KS, December 19, 2025. Millennium Corporate Credit Union announced today the appointment of Haley DaVee as its next President ...
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently welcomed Ian Crawford as their Business Lending Production Manager. Based in Bellingham, ...
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
DaLand CUSO, the credit union industry’s definitive provider for core-integrated digital assets, today announced that Canvas Credit Union has become ...
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corelation, Inc. closed out another exceptional year marked by continued growth, strong client momentum, and an unwavering commitment to the ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the addition of Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager, strengthening the organization’s business development ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding, and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it concluded ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (January 9, 2026) – Synergent® is excited to announce Altamaha Federal Credit Union has signed new seven-year agreements ...
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
Beaumont, Texas – January 7, 2026 – DuGood Credit Union is proud to celebrate its employees who are stepping into ...
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 CUES Emerge leadership development program. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, CUES Emerge ...
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers unbiased plan design, expert consulting, plan audits, and ...
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Callahan & Associates has acquired Quantum Governance, L3C™, a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategy. This partnership combines Callahan’s ...
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
WESTBROOK, ME (January 7, 2026) – Synergent® is proud to share a new partnership with Richland Federal Credit Union, which ...
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Sterling Heights, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation finished the year by awarding ...
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
LGE Community Credit Union announced that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek ...
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Sharetec, a leading digital banking and core processing technology company serving credit unions, is ringing in the new year with ...
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the ...
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
Washington, PA, January 5, 2026. CHROME Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Broc Sleek as its new President ...
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
CU NextGen, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) providing digital banking, award winning CRM, automation, as well as operational ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
Corporate Central is pleased to welcome Israr Ahmad to the team as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist. Ahmad brings more ...
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is enhancing its marketing, creative and community engagement capabilities with the promotions of longtime leader Kellie ...
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
A team of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union employees sponsored a holiday gift giving opportunity for Rady Children’s Health in Orange ...
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opened it 72nd Branch in Los Angeles on December 22.
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) as its first Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion, ...
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Feeding the Carolinas to Support Expanded Food Access During Holiday Season
SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Feeding the Carolinas to help address widespread food insecurity and ...
Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists
Corporate Central is excited to announce the promotion of Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists, recognizing their ...
BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT
BCU has been ranked No. 2 among small organizations on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This ...
ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley
Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Ryan Sherwin to Principal and named current Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, President of ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO
Wichita, KS, December 19, 2025. Millennium Corporate Credit Union announced today the appointment of Haley DaVee as its next President ...
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently welcomed Ian Crawford as their Business Lending Production Manager. Based in Bellingham, Washington, Crawford will focus on ...
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
DaLand CUSO, the credit union industry’s definitive provider for core-integrated digital assets, today announced that Canvas Credit Union has become an owner in the CUSO ...
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corelation, Inc. closed out another exceptional year marked by continued growth, strong client momentum, and an unwavering commitment to the credit union movement. In 2025 ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the addition of Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager, strengthening the organization’s business development efforts and expanding its reach ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding, and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it concluded the year by returning $13.6 ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.