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Personnel Promotions

Forbes names Redstone Federal CU one of Alabama’s best

Forbes named Redstone Federal Credit Union one of Alabama's best credit unions for the second consecutive year.

First Community Best in State 2021

We're excited to announce that Forbes has once again named us to their Best-in-State list! We've been named a Best-in-State Credit Union for Missouri!

Ascend Federal Credit Union Honors 6 Hometown Heroes for Contributions to Their Local Communities

Ascend Federal Credit Union announced its Hometown Hero campaign to celebrate the contributions of six people who have gone the extra mile.

Cornerstone Members and Cornerstone Resources VP Named to AACUC Texas Regional Chapter Executive Committee

Cornerstone Members and Cornerstone Resources VP Named to AACUC Texas Regional Chapter Executive Committee

United Federal Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Unified Civic Monuments Project

United Federal Credit Union (United) is proud to support the Unified Civil Monuments Project by donating $10,000 to the community initiative.

HawaiiUSA FCU Awarded Forbes Best-in-State Credit Union 4 Years in a Row

HawaiiUSA is the only Hawaii credit union to make Forbes exclusive list of Best-in-State Credit Unions for four consecutive years.

CUFX Brings Additional Credit Union Voice to FDX to Help Accelerate Digital Future

CUFX has joined FDX to expand support for open banking and interoperability; and will give CUs a voice to help accelerate their digital strategies.

Bay Federal Credit Union Receives $1.8 Million Community Development Grant from Federal Government to Support Local Members

Bay Federal Credit Union has announced that they were awarded $1.8 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the CDFI program.

Sensibill Publishes The Barcode Report on Pet-Related Spending Trends

Sensibill shares this month's Barcode Report on pet-related spending trends during the pandemic by leveraging SKU-level data from receipts.

Arlington Community FCU Finances Virginia’s First C-PACE Sustainability Loan

Arlington Community FCU financed first C-PACE sustainability loan in Virginia in partnership with Arlington County for restaurant solar panels.

CAP COM MOURNS DEATH OF FORMER CEO PAULA STOPERA

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of CAP COM Federal Credit Union’s former President/CEO, Paula Stopera.
Technology

VyStar Credit Union Selects Nymbus as Digital Banking Partner

This extends a landmark partnership that began earlier this year with VyStar’s $20 million investment in the newly formed Nymbus CUSO.

Jeff Williams Named Arlington’s 2021 Dream Builder

Jeff Williams, former mayor of Arlington, is the recipient of the sixth annual Dream Builder award, presented by Texas Trust CU.

Nelson Whaley Appointed Board Emeritus After 31 Years of Service

Nelson Whaley transitions to the role of Board Emeritus after 31 years on Gulf Winds’ Board of Directors. Whaley was one of Gulf Winds' first ...

Groundbreaking of Cooper City’s First Corporate Building

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

1st United Credit Union is thrilled to announce that they have again teamed up with the Oakland A’s to support the Alameda County Community Food ...

Day Air Credit Union Awarded More Than $1.8 Million in U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund Grants

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

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”

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

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

Tower FCU has been recognized as Maryland’s #1 Best-in-State Credit Union for 2021 by Forbes Magazine.

GCS CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 80 YEARS

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

Video banking leader’s latest collaboration demonstrates technologies coming together to embrace human interaction and build real relationships

CommunityAmerica Partners with Riskalyze

CommunityAmerica Financial Solutions partners with Riskalyze to give wealth managers access to software.

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2021

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Day Air Credit Union Honored as a Best Place To Work In Dayton

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

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

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

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

As of May 31, 2021, the TCU Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio’s year-to-date total return had delivered approximately $6.2 million in additional value.
Personnel Promotions

Forbes names Redstone Federal CU one of Alabama’s best

Forbes named Redstone Federal Credit Union one of Alabama's best credit unions for the second consecutive year.

First Community Best in State 2021

We're excited to announce that Forbes has once again named us to their Best-in-State list! We've been named a Best-in-State Credit Union for Missouri!

Ascend Federal Credit Union Honors 6 Hometown Heroes for Contributions to Their Local Communities

Ascend Federal Credit Union announced its Hometown Hero campaign to celebrate the contributions of six people who have gone the extra mile.

Cornerstone Members and Cornerstone Resources VP Named to AACUC Texas Regional Chapter Executive Committee

Cornerstone Members and Cornerstone Resources VP Named to AACUC Texas Regional Chapter Executive Committee

United Federal Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Unified Civic Monuments Project

United Federal Credit Union (United) is proud to support the Unified Civil Monuments Project by donating $10,000 to the community initiative.

HawaiiUSA FCU Awarded Forbes Best-in-State Credit Union 4 Years in a Row

HawaiiUSA is the only Hawaii credit union to make Forbes exclusive list of Best-in-State Credit Unions for four consecutive years.

CUFX Brings Additional Credit Union Voice to FDX to Help Accelerate Digital Future

CUFX has joined FDX to expand support for open banking and interoperability; and will give CUs a voice to help accelerate their digital strategies.

Bay Federal Credit Union Receives $1.8 Million Community Development Grant from Federal Government to Support Local Members

Bay Federal Credit Union has announced that they were awarded $1.8 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the CDFI program.

Sensibill Publishes The Barcode Report on Pet-Related Spending Trends

Sensibill shares this month's Barcode Report on pet-related spending trends during the pandemic by leveraging SKU-level data from receipts.

Arlington Community FCU Finances Virginia’s First C-PACE Sustainability Loan

Arlington Community FCU financed first C-PACE sustainability loan in Virginia in partnership with Arlington County for restaurant solar panels.

CAP COM MOURNS DEATH OF FORMER CEO PAULA STOPERA

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of CAP COM Federal Credit Union’s former President/CEO, Paula Stopera.
Technology

VyStar Credit Union Selects Nymbus as Digital Banking Partner

This extends a landmark partnership that began earlier this year with VyStar’s $20 million investment in the newly formed Nymbus CUSO.

Jeff Williams Named Arlington’s 2021 Dream Builder

Jeff Williams, former mayor of Arlington, is the recipient of the sixth annual Dream Builder award, presented by Texas Trust CU.

Nelson Whaley Appointed Board Emeritus After 31 Years of Service

Nelson Whaley transitions to the role of Board Emeritus after 31 years on Gulf Winds’ Board of Directors. Whaley was one of Gulf Winds' first ...

Groundbreaking of Cooper City’s First Corporate Building

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

1st United Credit Union is thrilled to announce that they have again teamed up with the Oakland A’s to support the Alameda County Community Food ...

Day Air Credit Union Awarded More Than $1.8 Million in U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund Grants

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

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”

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

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

Tower FCU has been recognized as Maryland’s #1 Best-in-State Credit Union for 2021 by Forbes Magazine.

GCS CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 80 YEARS

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

Video banking leader’s latest collaboration demonstrates technologies coming together to embrace human interaction and build real relationships

CommunityAmerica Partners with Riskalyze

CommunityAmerica Financial Solutions partners with Riskalyze to give wealth managers access to software.

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2021

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Day Air Credit Union Honored as a Best Place To Work In Dayton

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

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

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

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

As of May 31, 2021, the TCU Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio’s year-to-date total return had delivered approximately $6.2 million in additional value.

LGE Community Credit Union recognized with 2023 Gold Level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation

Cigna Healthcare has selected LGE Community Credit Union as a recipient of their 2023 Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to ...

Ewelina Caplap Named Program Manager, Coastal Wealth Management

Ewelina Caplap has been appointed as Program Manager of Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*. In her role, Caplap will oversee the management of Coastal’s ...

How to Manage Third-Party Risk in 2024: Venminder’s Latest Whitepaper Reveals All

Venminder, CUNA Strategic Services’ preferred solution for managing third-party risk management programs, has released their eighth annual “State of Third-Party Risk Management” whitepaper. The whitepaper ...

UNFCU Foundation Announces 2024 Grants that Invest in Projects Tackling Poverty

UNFCU Foundation announced that this year it is providing $645K to 19 grant partners on three continents. Projects align with UNFCU Foundation’s mission to sustain ...

State Department Federal Credit Union Welcomes Nicole Bowen as New Chief Risk Officer

State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Bowen as its new Chief Risk Officer. Nicole brings a wealth ...

First Harvest Credit Union Announces Launch of First Harvest Investment Solutions* to Provide Access to Enhanced Retirement Planning and Investing Services

First Harvest Credit Union Announces Launch of First Harvest Investment Solutions* to Provide Access to Enhanced Retirement Planning and Investing Services First Harvest Investment Solutions* ...
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