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Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Five MAC Award Wins

Synergent has received five Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns. These efforts were developed in partnership with the following credit unions: Bayer Heritage FCU, Capital Area FCU, Casco FCU, Homefield CU, and PeoplesChoice CU.

Synergent and Jack Henry Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership

Synergent® and Jack Henry™ recently celebrated the monumental milestone of 20 years of partnership! To commemorate, staff members from both Synergent and Jack Henry traveled to KV Federal Credit Union in Augusta, Maine, to mark the occasion where Synergent completed its first core conversion to Episys (now Symitar).

Maine’s Downeast Credit Union Partners with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Downeast Credit Union has signed a ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, Banno Digital Banking™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, the credit union also signed a ten-year agreement for Synergent’s integrated credit and debit card services along with

Homefield Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce Homefield Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, as well as five-year renewal agreements for Banno Digital Platform™, Opening Act™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay.

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, Opening Act™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay. St. Lawrence FCU has also signed a seven-year renewal for numerous additional services provided by Synergent.

Synergent Welcomes Randy Stolp as Its New President

Synergent®, a leading financial technology and services company for credit unions nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Stolp as its new President, effective January 22. Having served in the credit union industry for 22 years, Stolp brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record and is well positioned to lead

Maine Savings Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Maine Savings Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and a five-year renewal agreement for Opening Act™. Maine Savings also has signed a five-year renewal agreement with Synergent to provide fully integrated debit and credit card processing services

Fall River Municipal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Fall River Municipal Credit Union has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, Fall River Municipal CU signed a five-year agreement for digital banking from Access Softek, iPay, check processing, statement processing, mobile deposit capture, and

Maine Solutions Federal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Maine Solutions has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, Maine Solutions FCU signed a five-year agreement for Synergent’s Integrated Debit Card Services offered through its partnership with Fiserv, check processing, statement processing, and mobile deposit

Synergent Recognized with Five 2023 MAC Award Wins

Synergent® is pleased to announce it has received five Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns developed for the following credit unions: Bayer Heritage FCU, Franklin-Somerset FCU, Gardiner FCU, Meridia Community CU, and Oxford FCU.

PeoplesChoice Credit Union Signs New Ten-Year Agreement with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution

Synergent is pleased to announce that PeoplesChoice CU has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s Suite of Services, PeoplesChoice CU signed a five-year agreement with Synergent for both debit card services and Synergent’s Integrated In-House Credit Card Program.

Synergent Partners with the Cooperative Credit Union Association to Offer Marketing and Statement Services

Synergent® and the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA) are partnering to provide Synergent’s Marketing Suite of Services and Statement Processing to credit unions in Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. The partnership, announced last week at CCUA’s CU Marketplace tradeshow, will empower the two organizations to work together (or independently) to further meet the

Synergent Takes Home Three CUNA Diamond Awards for Marketing Excellence

Synergent is pleased to announce it has been honored with three CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Diamond Awards for campaigns completed in collaboration with credit unions it serves (Casco FCU, Bangor FCU, and Franklin-Somerset FCU). The awards were presented at the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Conference on March 28 in Orlando, Florida.

Palisades Credit Union Signs Five-Year Renewal with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Palisades Credit Union has signed a new five-year agreement, renewing its partnership with Synergent® for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and Banno Digital Platform™. The credit union also renewed its agreement with Synergent for integrated credit and debit card services, statement processing, and check processing.

Technology

Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels

Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across ...
Strategic Partnerships

Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures

Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays ...
Technology

Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need

Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools

Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson ...
Strategic Partnerships

Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation

Sharetec, a leading provider of core software and digital innovations, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Kentucky-based credit ...
Other

Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs

CONTACT: Cecilia Ashe, Chief Operations Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: (480) 967-9475 EMAIL: cashe@landingscu.org WEBSITE: https://www.landingscu.org LANDINGS CREDIT UNION SECURES ...
Strategic Partnerships

First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience

First Hope Bank, a family-owned community bank in New Jersey established in 1911, has formed a strategic partnership with Arkatechture, ...
Other

SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker

American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful ...
Operations & HR

GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage

GreenState Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gage as its new Chief Risk Officer. Gage comes ...
Investments

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana

United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions ...
Personnel Promotions

GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles

GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. ...
Strategic Partnerships

Maine Credit Union Grows Assets by More Than 60%

TruChoice Federal Credit Union increased assets more than 60% over five years by moving in-house systems to one consolidated external ...
Making A Difference

INOVA’S Samuel Kamwenji Receives Minority Business Excellence Award for Service

Samuel Kamwenji, Manager of Community Relations and Business Development at INOVA Federal Credit Union, received the Minority Business Excellence Award ...
Other

NCOFCU Awards it 2024 Vollunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achivement Awards at their San Antonio Conference

San Antonio, TX – October 4, 2024 – The National Council of Firefighters Credit Unions (NCOFCU) is proud to announce ...
Making A Difference

Maine Family Federal Credit Union Raises Over $1,000 in One Day for the Campaign for Ending Hunger

LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union proudly announced the success of its recent “Strapped for Cash” fundraiser, held ...
Making A Difference

Amrita Prasad of SafeAmerica Credit Union Featured on Women of Community Banking Video Podcast

SafeAmerica Credit Union proudly announces that Amrita Prasad, a key leader in its financial team, recently participated in the latest ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships

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

Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation

Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Technology

Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience

Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Investments

Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union

Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Making A Difference

Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
Personnel Promotions

GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams

GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots

Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Strategic Partnerships

Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services

As part of its ongoing efforts to help more credit union members with homeownership, myCUmortgage is excited to announce six ...
Marketing

LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards

LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with two awards from the Marketing Association ...
Charity Events

INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of TriUnity Foundation, a groundbreaking foundation in the credit ...
Technology

Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels

Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across ...
Strategic Partnerships

Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures

Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays ...
Technology

Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need

Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools

Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson ...
Strategic Partnerships

Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation

Sharetec, a leading provider of core software and digital innovations, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Kentucky-based credit ...
Other

Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs

CONTACT: Cecilia Ashe, Chief Operations Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: (480) 967-9475 EMAIL: cashe@landingscu.org WEBSITE: https://www.landingscu.org LANDINGS CREDIT UNION SECURES ...
Strategic Partnerships

First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience

First Hope Bank, a family-owned community bank in New Jersey established in 1911, has formed a strategic partnership with Arkatechture, ...
Other

SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker

American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful ...
Operations & HR

GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage

GreenState Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gage as its new Chief Risk Officer. Gage comes ...
Investments

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana

United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions ...
Personnel Promotions

GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles

GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. ...
Strategic Partnerships

Maine Credit Union Grows Assets by More Than 60%

TruChoice Federal Credit Union increased assets more than 60% over five years by moving in-house systems to one consolidated external ...
Making A Difference

INOVA’S Samuel Kamwenji Receives Minority Business Excellence Award for Service

Samuel Kamwenji, Manager of Community Relations and Business Development at INOVA Federal Credit Union, received the Minority Business Excellence Award ...
Other

NCOFCU Awards it 2024 Vollunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achivement Awards at their San Antonio Conference

San Antonio, TX – October 4, 2024 – The National Council of Firefighters Credit Unions (NCOFCU) is proud to announce ...
Making A Difference

Maine Family Federal Credit Union Raises Over $1,000 in One Day for the Campaign for Ending Hunger

LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union proudly announced the success of its recent “Strapped for Cash” fundraiser, held ...
Making A Difference

Amrita Prasad of SafeAmerica Credit Union Featured on Women of Community Banking Video Podcast

SafeAmerica Credit Union proudly announces that Amrita Prasad, a key leader in its financial team, recently participated in the latest ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships

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

Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation

Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Technology

Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience

Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Investments

Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union

Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Making A Difference

Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
Personnel Promotions

GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams

GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots

Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Strategic Partnerships

Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services

As part of its ongoing efforts to help more credit union members with homeownership, myCUmortgage is excited to announce six ...
Marketing

LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards

LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with two awards from the Marketing Association ...
Charity Events

INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of TriUnity Foundation, a groundbreaking foundation in the credit ...

Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels

Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across all deposit channels. With two ...

Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures

Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays Business School Integrated Business Experience ...

Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will deliver a keynote address at ...

TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need

Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which makes them invaluable in helping ...

Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools

Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union serves. Supplies were delivered during ...

United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson will join United’s Strategic Leadership ...
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