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.
Groundbreaking of Cooper City’s First Corporate Building
July 6, 2021
Broward's BrightStar Credit Union hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 23rd for their new corporate headquarters.
1st United Credit Union is Up to Bat to Fight Hunger
July 6, 2021
1st United Credit Union is thrilled to announce that they have again teamed up with the Oakland As to support the Alameda County Community Food ...
Day Air Credit Union Awarded More Than $1.8 Million in U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund Grants
July 6, 2021
Day Air Credit Union, the largest financial institution headquartered in Montgomery County, was awarded more than $1.8 million in grant money by the U.S. Department ...
1st University Credit Union Welcomes New EVP to the Team
July 6, 2021
1st University CU today announced Kevin Hood has joined the credit union as an executive vice president to oversee Information Systems & Compliance.
PSCU Announces Second Annual Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes
July 6, 2021
For the second year, the PSCU-sponsored Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes will encourage card usage to increase member engagement and loyalty.
CO-OP Analysis of Prime Day Shows Debit Cards Are Preferred
July 6, 2021
Transaction data analyzed by CO-OP reveals debit cards were far and away the preferred spending tool for CU members participating in Amazon Prime Day.
Tower FCU Recognized as #1 Credit Union in Maryland by Forbes
July 6, 2021
Tower FCU has been recognized as Marylands #1 Best-in-State Credit Union for 2021 by Forbes Magazine.
GCS CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 80 YEARS
July 6, 2021
GCS Credit Union was recently presented with a Mayoral Proclamation from Mayor Mike Parkinson of Granite City, Illinois.
POPi/o Video Banking Partners With Jaguar Software To Restore Human Touch To Digital Processing & Deposit Services
July 2, 2021
Video banking leaders latest collaboration demonstrates technologies coming together to embrace human interaction and build real relationships
CommunityAmerica Partners with Riskalyze
July 2, 2021
CommunityAmerica Financial Solutions partners with Riskalyze to give wealth managers access to software.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2021
July 2, 2021
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the weeks economic developments.
Day Air Credit Union Honored as a Best Place To Work In Dayton
July 2, 2021
Day Air Credit Union is proud to announce it is once again being honored as a Best Place to Work in Dayton, by the Dayton ...
Introducing Spero Financial Field of Anderson University Trojan Football
July 1, 2021
Spero Financial and Anderson University announced today a 25-year naming rights agreement to create Spero Financial Field.
Wright-Patt Credit Union Celebrates Commitment to Columbus Area with Gahanna Member Center Grand Opening
July 1, 2021
Wright-Patt Credit Union celebrated its commitment to the Columbus area with a week-long grand opening celebration of its Gahanna Member Center.
NW PLUS CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
July 1, 2021
nw+|cu is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021-2022 Scholarship program.
TCU Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio Creates $6.2M in Additional Value for Shareholders
July 1, 2021
As of May 31, 2021, the TCU Ultra-Short Duration Portfolios year-to-date total return had delivered approximately $6.2 million in additional value.
GCS DONATES OVER $30,000 TO VETERANS
July 1, 2021
With the help of over 30 sponsors and 128 golfers, GCS Credit Union raised $30,074 during their Fifth Annual Tee Up Fore Veterans Golf Tournament.
Christian Community Credit Union Re-Opens Newly-Remodeled San Dimas, CA Branch and Closes Covina, CA Branch
July 1, 2021
Christian Community CU will re-open its newly-remodeled branch in San Dimas, CA on July 19, 2021 and close its Covina, CA branch at the same ...
Jax Federal Credit Union Awards $1,000 Scholarship to Whitney Lewis
July 1, 2021
Jax Federal Credit Union has selected Whitney Lewis as the winner of its annual $1,000 scholarship contest.
Ascend Federal Credit Union Employees Donate 5,279 Food Items to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
July 1, 2021
Ascend Federal Credit Union today announced that its employees donated 5,279 food items to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
Minnesota credit unions commit to giving this July
July 1, 2021
Four Minnesota credit unions announced their partnership to raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals through NetGiver.
St. Jeans Credit Union Renews Agreement with Synergent for the Symitar Episys Core Processing System
July 1, 2021
St. Jeans Credit Union has signed a new ten-year outsourcing agreement with Synergent to provide the Symitar® Episys® core processing system.
CUES Advancing Women Earns Top EXCEL Award
July 1, 2021
Advancing Women, a quarterly publication from CU Management magazine, has won the top EXCEL Award for general excellence in newsletters.
BCU TEAMS UP WITH THE COMMUNITY WORKS TO PROVIDE FURNITURE DONATION
June 30, 2021
Our Hero Academy is looking better than ever, says The Community Works Executive Director and Chief Inspiration Officer.
ALM First Becomes Asset Manager on Zurich Insurance Platform
June 30, 2021
ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 300 financial institutions, was recently added as an asset manager on the Zurich Insurance Group platform
Teachers Federal Credit Union Six-Month Community Initiative Recap
June 29, 2021
From donations, to employee volunteer opportunities, Teachers FCU is committed to being a good community partner to help their fellow Long Islanders.
Let the Kids Play: Connex Supports Branford Area Youth With Nearly $800 Donation to Daves Dream Foundation
June 29, 2021
Connex Credit Union recently donated more than $760 to Dave's Dream Foundation to help the organization inspire and empower local youth.
Extensia Financial Appoints New Leadership for Optimal Growth
June 29, 2021
New operational team will help with origination of quality loan investment opportunities for credit union stakeholders
Fintech Provider LenderClose Promotes Trinh Le-Coulter to VP, Expands Operations Team
June 29, 2021
LenderClose continues to promote from within and hires key talent as business grows.
Wright-Patt Credit Union President & CEO Doug Fecher to Retire
June 29, 2021
Wright-Patt Credit Union (WPCU) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Doug Fecher is retiring.
Groundbreaking of Cooper City’s First Corporate Building
July 6, 2021
Broward's BrightStar Credit Union hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 23rd for their new corporate headquarters.
1st United Credit Union is Up to Bat to Fight Hunger
July 6, 2021
1st United Credit Union is thrilled to announce that they have again teamed up with the Oakland As to support the Alameda County Community Food ...
Day Air Credit Union Awarded More Than $1.8 Million in U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund Grants
July 6, 2021
Day Air Credit Union, the largest financial institution headquartered in Montgomery County, was awarded more than $1.8 million in grant money by the U.S. Department ...
1st University Credit Union Welcomes New EVP to the Team
July 6, 2021
1st University CU today announced Kevin Hood has joined the credit union as an executive vice president to oversee Information Systems & Compliance.
PSCU Announces Second Annual Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes
July 6, 2021
For the second year, the PSCU-sponsored Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes will encourage card usage to increase member engagement and loyalty.
CO-OP Analysis of Prime Day Shows Debit Cards Are Preferred
July 6, 2021
Transaction data analyzed by CO-OP reveals debit cards were far and away the preferred spending tool for CU members participating in Amazon Prime Day.
Tower FCU Recognized as #1 Credit Union in Maryland by Forbes
July 6, 2021
Tower FCU has been recognized as Marylands #1 Best-in-State Credit Union for 2021 by Forbes Magazine.
GCS CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 80 YEARS
July 6, 2021
GCS Credit Union was recently presented with a Mayoral Proclamation from Mayor Mike Parkinson of Granite City, Illinois.
POPi/o Video Banking Partners With Jaguar Software To Restore Human Touch To Digital Processing & Deposit Services
July 2, 2021
Video banking leaders latest collaboration demonstrates technologies coming together to embrace human interaction and build real relationships
CommunityAmerica Partners with Riskalyze
July 2, 2021
CommunityAmerica Financial Solutions partners with Riskalyze to give wealth managers access to software.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2021
July 2, 2021
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the weeks economic developments.
Day Air Credit Union Honored as a Best Place To Work In Dayton
July 2, 2021
Day Air Credit Union is proud to announce it is once again being honored as a Best Place to Work in Dayton, by the Dayton ...
Introducing Spero Financial Field of Anderson University Trojan Football
July 1, 2021
Spero Financial and Anderson University announced today a 25-year naming rights agreement to create Spero Financial Field.
Wright-Patt Credit Union Celebrates Commitment to Columbus Area with Gahanna Member Center Grand Opening
July 1, 2021
Wright-Patt Credit Union celebrated its commitment to the Columbus area with a week-long grand opening celebration of its Gahanna Member Center.
NW PLUS CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
July 1, 2021
nw+|cu is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021-2022 Scholarship program.
TCU Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio Creates $6.2M in Additional Value for Shareholders
July 1, 2021
As of May 31, 2021, the TCU Ultra-Short Duration Portfolios year-to-date total return had delivered approximately $6.2 million in additional value.
GCS DONATES OVER $30,000 TO VETERANS
July 1, 2021
With the help of over 30 sponsors and 128 golfers, GCS Credit Union raised $30,074 during their Fifth Annual Tee Up Fore Veterans Golf Tournament.
Christian Community Credit Union Re-Opens Newly-Remodeled San Dimas, CA Branch and Closes Covina, CA Branch
July 1, 2021
Christian Community CU will re-open its newly-remodeled branch in San Dimas, CA on July 19, 2021 and close its Covina, CA branch at the same ...
Jax Federal Credit Union Awards $1,000 Scholarship to Whitney Lewis
July 1, 2021
Jax Federal Credit Union has selected Whitney Lewis as the winner of its annual $1,000 scholarship contest.
Ascend Federal Credit Union Employees Donate 5,279 Food Items to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
July 1, 2021
Ascend Federal Credit Union today announced that its employees donated 5,279 food items to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
Minnesota credit unions commit to giving this July
July 1, 2021
Four Minnesota credit unions announced their partnership to raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals through NetGiver.
St. Jeans Credit Union Renews Agreement with Synergent for the Symitar Episys Core Processing System
July 1, 2021
St. Jeans Credit Union has signed a new ten-year outsourcing agreement with Synergent to provide the Symitar® Episys® core processing system.
CUES Advancing Women Earns Top EXCEL Award
July 1, 2021
Advancing Women, a quarterly publication from CU Management magazine, has won the top EXCEL Award for general excellence in newsletters.
BCU TEAMS UP WITH THE COMMUNITY WORKS TO PROVIDE FURNITURE DONATION
June 30, 2021
Our Hero Academy is looking better than ever, says The Community Works Executive Director and Chief Inspiration Officer.
ALM First Becomes Asset Manager on Zurich Insurance Platform
June 30, 2021
ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 300 financial institutions, was recently added as an asset manager on the Zurich Insurance Group platform
Teachers Federal Credit Union Six-Month Community Initiative Recap
June 29, 2021
From donations, to employee volunteer opportunities, Teachers FCU is committed to being a good community partner to help their fellow Long Islanders.
Let the Kids Play: Connex Supports Branford Area Youth With Nearly $800 Donation to Daves Dream Foundation
June 29, 2021
Connex Credit Union recently donated more than $760 to Dave's Dream Foundation to help the organization inspire and empower local youth.
Extensia Financial Appoints New Leadership for Optimal Growth
June 29, 2021
New operational team will help with origination of quality loan investment opportunities for credit union stakeholders
Fintech Provider LenderClose Promotes Trinh Le-Coulter to VP, Expands Operations Team
June 29, 2021
LenderClose continues to promote from within and hires key talent as business grows.
Wright-Patt Credit Union President & CEO Doug Fecher to Retire
June 29, 2021
Wright-Patt Credit Union (WPCU) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Doug Fecher is retiring.
Co-op Solutions Introduces Co-op Contactless ATM Access
CO-OP/PSCU
November 15, 2023
Consumers who have grown accustomed to tapping their debit and credit cards at the point of sale will soon be empowered to do the same ...
BECU Expands Footprint with New Financial Centers in Tacoma and Shoreline
BECU
November 15, 2023
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced it will open financial centers next year in Tacoma, Washington and in the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington. ...
BCU PRESIDENT, CEO MIKE VALENTINE NAMED CREDIT UNION TIMES/ALM LUMINARIES WINNER
BCU
November 15, 2023
Mike Valentine, BCU President & CEO, was named Credit Union Times LUMINARIES/ALM Award winner in the Executive Leadership – Individual category. Valentine was selected out ...
Yolo FCU Promotes Jewel Trottier to VP of Risk Management
Yolo Federal Credit Union
November 14, 2023
Yolo Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jewel Trottier to Vice President of Risk Management. Trottier joined Yolo Federal Credit Union ...
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Corlinda Wooden Named One of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions
Unitus Community Credit Union
November 14, 2023
Unitus Community Credit Union SVP/Chief Retail Officer, Corlinda Wooden, has been named one of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions by American Banker. The ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Sacramento State Athletics
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
November 14, 2023
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union served as the presenting partner ...