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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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a ...
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
The fourth annual Birthday Benefit Bash, a community fundraiser that celebrates the birthdays of Brett Martinez, President and CEO of ...
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
Alogent announced a strategic partnership with Solution Optimizers, a professional services and consulting firm, to help banks and credit unions ...
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending, where he focuses on the credit union’s ...
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2026–2027 academic year. The financial institution ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a ...
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
The fourth annual Birthday Benefit Bash, a community fundraiser that celebrates the birthdays of Brett Martinez, President and CEO of ...
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
Alogent announced a strategic partnership with Solution Optimizers, a professional services and consulting firm, to help banks and credit unions ...
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending, where he focuses on the credit union’s ...
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2026–2027 academic year. The financial institution ...
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 recognition is based entirely on ...
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 with Saco Valley Credit Union. ...
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 team as Vice President of ...
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 celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Through ...
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 with Central Maine Federal Credit ...
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 Orioles’ first baseman and his ...