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.
Baker Market Update: February 5, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
February 5, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210205-lunch-with-lester/
LGFCU, Civic FCU, and the AACUC launch 8th Cooperative Principle microsite to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as guiding principles
February 5, 2021
Local Government Federal Credit Union, Civic Federal Credit Union, and the African-American Credit Union Coalition launch 8th Cooperative Principle
Together Foundation to Donate Essential Technologies and Educational Supplies
February 4, 2021
Together Foundation has donated essential technologies and educational supplies to two St. Louis metro area schools.
Texas Trust Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Branch in Grand Prairie
February 4, 2021
Texas Trust credit union broke ground today on a new 4,280-square-foot building in Grand Prairie.
Annual Credit Unions For Kids Wine Auction for Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals to Air Live Event on March 12
February 4, 2021
Virtual Auction looks to raise more than $1 Million for seventh consecutive year for California and Nevada CMN Hospitals.
REVISED: MSUFCU Appoints New Board Member
February 4, 2021
MSUFCU is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Lawrence, MHSA, to the Credit Unions Board of Directors.
Chad Ullenberg Promoted to Senior Investment Analyst at Corporate Central
February 4, 2021
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Chad Ullenberg, CCUIP, has been promoted to Senior Investment Analyst.
MSUFCU Appoints New Board of Directors Member
February 4, 2021
MSUFCU is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Lawrence, MHSA, to the Credit Unions Board of Directors.
Rochester Credit Unions Join Forces to Benefit Foodlink
February 4, 2021
A group of local credit unions joined together to donate $10,000 and almost 600 pounds of food to Foodlink of Rochester during the holidays.
Alogent Turns Siloed Transaction Data into Actionable Business Intelligence: Cross-Channel, Data Analytics, and Visualization Platform
February 4, 2021
AWARE delivers business intelligence on an enterprise-level, increasing engagement and the ability to leverage personalization more effectively.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION DONATES $5,000 TO THE MICHIGAN FOSTER CARE CLOSET WITH HELP OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY
February 4, 2021
UMCU donated $5,000 through its Shop Local Give Local campaign which encourages UMCU members to shop locally with a donation to a local charity
SafeAmerica Credit Union raises over $9,000 for Local Bay Area Food Banks
February 4, 2021
The challenges 2020 brought did not stop SafeAmerica Credit Union members and staff from coming together for a common good during the holiday season.
Corporate One Announces New Board Member Janice Hollar
February 4, 2021
Janice Hollar, CFO at Achieva Credit Union in Dunedin, Florida, fills an open position due to the resignation of board member Robert Fertitta.
UFCU Names Dave Wagner Vice President Information Technology and CIO
February 4, 2021
University Federal Credit Union has named Dave Wagner Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.
Members Development Company Adds Staff, Responding to Recent Ownership Growth
February 4, 2021
In response to 75% growth in ownership in last 3 years, MDC hired additional staff to continue high-quality benefit to its owner credit unions.
WSECU hires Judith Henderson as VP of IT
February 4, 2021
WSECU announced today that Judith Henderson has been hired as Vice President of Information Technology.
Corporate Central Announces Participation in FedNow? Pilot Program
February 4, 2021
Corporate Central is pleased to announce it has been selected to participate in the Federal Reserve Banks pilot program.
Clearview Federal Credit Union is leading the way with video banking
February 4, 2021
Clearview Federal Credit Union continues to lead as a digital-first financial institution in our region with the introduction of Clearview Live® video
Christian Community Credit Union Offers $90,000 in Scholarships, Over $1 Million Awarded to Date
February 4, 2021
Christian Community Credit Unions 2021 Scholarships for Success program is awarding $90,000 in college scholarships.
Elan Announces 41 New Partners In 2020, Investing in Partnerships for Years to Come
February 3, 2021
Despite ever-changing market conditions, Elan partnered with 41 new financial institutions in 2020.
Nusenda Foundation Announces Fifth “Financial Education Innovator” Awardee
February 3, 2021
Nusenda Credit Union and the Nusenda Foundation announces its most recent Financial Education Innovator awardee.
PSECU to Offer Free Tips & Tricks for Eliminating Debt Webinar
February 3, 2021
PSECU will offer an educational webinar about eliminating debt on February 9. The event is free and open to the public.
Tech CU Partners with Backbase to Digitally Transform the Credit Union Member Experience
February 3, 2021
New Partnership With Backbase Will Allow Tech CU to Continuously Develop and Release New Digital Services Faster Than Ever
Golden 1 Credit Union Opens Applications Period for 2021 Community Grant Program
February 3, 2021
Golden 1 announced Monday the application period for its annual Community Grant Program is open. Chosen nonprofits will receive up to $50,000 each.
Zia Credit Union Signs with Corelation to Elevate Member Service Capabilities
February 3, 2021
Zia Credit Union recognized the need to upgrade to a more progressive, modern core system to offer the best financial experience to their members.
BCU EVP & CHRO Lisa Baron Named a Crain’s Chicago Business 2021 Notable Leader in HR
February 3, 2021
The Credit Union celebrates an extraordinary leader on the heels of an extraordinary year.
AEA Federal Credit Union welcomes new Senior Vice President of Business Services
February 2, 2021
AEA Federal Credit Union, based in Yuma, Arizona, has hired Cory Deter to serve as its new Senior Vice President of Business Services.
MSUFCU Donates $1.39 Million in 2020
February 2, 2021
MSUFCU, its employees, and the Credit Unions foundation, the Desk Drawer Fund, donated $1.39 million in 2020 to communities it serves.
$1.4 Billion Northrop Grumman FCU Selects Lodestar Technologies to Initiate Data Transformation
February 2, 2021
Lodestar Technologies will provide Northrop Grumman Federal Credit Union with a single, fully integrated and accurate source of truth for all data.
Patelco Credit Union Ranks in the Top 20 of GOBankingRates Best Credit Unions of 2021
February 2, 2021
Patelco Credit Union? ranks 14t?h? on ?GOBankingRates? Best Credit Unions of 2021 list as well as landing on its Top 100 Best Bank of 2021 ...
Baker Market Update: February 5, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
February 5, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210205-lunch-with-lester/
LGFCU, Civic FCU, and the AACUC launch 8th Cooperative Principle microsite to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as guiding principles
February 5, 2021
Local Government Federal Credit Union, Civic Federal Credit Union, and the African-American Credit Union Coalition launch 8th Cooperative Principle
Together Foundation to Donate Essential Technologies and Educational Supplies
February 4, 2021
Together Foundation has donated essential technologies and educational supplies to two St. Louis metro area schools.
Texas Trust Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Branch in Grand Prairie
February 4, 2021
Texas Trust credit union broke ground today on a new 4,280-square-foot building in Grand Prairie.
Annual Credit Unions For Kids Wine Auction for Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals to Air Live Event on March 12
February 4, 2021
Virtual Auction looks to raise more than $1 Million for seventh consecutive year for California and Nevada CMN Hospitals.
REVISED: MSUFCU Appoints New Board Member
February 4, 2021
MSUFCU is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Lawrence, MHSA, to the Credit Unions Board of Directors.
Chad Ullenberg Promoted to Senior Investment Analyst at Corporate Central
February 4, 2021
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Chad Ullenberg, CCUIP, has been promoted to Senior Investment Analyst.
MSUFCU Appoints New Board of Directors Member
February 4, 2021
MSUFCU is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Lawrence, MHSA, to the Credit Unions Board of Directors.
Rochester Credit Unions Join Forces to Benefit Foodlink
February 4, 2021
A group of local credit unions joined together to donate $10,000 and almost 600 pounds of food to Foodlink of Rochester during the holidays.
Alogent Turns Siloed Transaction Data into Actionable Business Intelligence: Cross-Channel, Data Analytics, and Visualization Platform
February 4, 2021
AWARE delivers business intelligence on an enterprise-level, increasing engagement and the ability to leverage personalization more effectively.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION DONATES $5,000 TO THE MICHIGAN FOSTER CARE CLOSET WITH HELP OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY
February 4, 2021
UMCU donated $5,000 through its Shop Local Give Local campaign which encourages UMCU members to shop locally with a donation to a local charity
SafeAmerica Credit Union raises over $9,000 for Local Bay Area Food Banks
February 4, 2021
The challenges 2020 brought did not stop SafeAmerica Credit Union members and staff from coming together for a common good during the holiday season.
Corporate One Announces New Board Member Janice Hollar
February 4, 2021
Janice Hollar, CFO at Achieva Credit Union in Dunedin, Florida, fills an open position due to the resignation of board member Robert Fertitta.
UFCU Names Dave Wagner Vice President Information Technology and CIO
February 4, 2021
University Federal Credit Union has named Dave Wagner Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.
Members Development Company Adds Staff, Responding to Recent Ownership Growth
February 4, 2021
In response to 75% growth in ownership in last 3 years, MDC hired additional staff to continue high-quality benefit to its owner credit unions.
WSECU hires Judith Henderson as VP of IT
February 4, 2021
WSECU announced today that Judith Henderson has been hired as Vice President of Information Technology.
Corporate Central Announces Participation in FedNow? Pilot Program
February 4, 2021
Corporate Central is pleased to announce it has been selected to participate in the Federal Reserve Banks pilot program.
Clearview Federal Credit Union is leading the way with video banking
February 4, 2021
Clearview Federal Credit Union continues to lead as a digital-first financial institution in our region with the introduction of Clearview Live® video
Christian Community Credit Union Offers $90,000 in Scholarships, Over $1 Million Awarded to Date
February 4, 2021
Christian Community Credit Unions 2021 Scholarships for Success program is awarding $90,000 in college scholarships.
Elan Announces 41 New Partners In 2020, Investing in Partnerships for Years to Come
February 3, 2021
Despite ever-changing market conditions, Elan partnered with 41 new financial institutions in 2020.
Nusenda Foundation Announces Fifth “Financial Education Innovator” Awardee
February 3, 2021
Nusenda Credit Union and the Nusenda Foundation announces its most recent Financial Education Innovator awardee.
PSECU to Offer Free Tips & Tricks for Eliminating Debt Webinar
February 3, 2021
PSECU will offer an educational webinar about eliminating debt on February 9. The event is free and open to the public.
Tech CU Partners with Backbase to Digitally Transform the Credit Union Member Experience
February 3, 2021
New Partnership With Backbase Will Allow Tech CU to Continuously Develop and Release New Digital Services Faster Than Ever
Golden 1 Credit Union Opens Applications Period for 2021 Community Grant Program
February 3, 2021
Golden 1 announced Monday the application period for its annual Community Grant Program is open. Chosen nonprofits will receive up to $50,000 each.
Zia Credit Union Signs with Corelation to Elevate Member Service Capabilities
February 3, 2021
Zia Credit Union recognized the need to upgrade to a more progressive, modern core system to offer the best financial experience to their members.
BCU EVP & CHRO Lisa Baron Named a Crain’s Chicago Business 2021 Notable Leader in HR
February 3, 2021
The Credit Union celebrates an extraordinary leader on the heels of an extraordinary year.
AEA Federal Credit Union welcomes new Senior Vice President of Business Services
February 2, 2021
AEA Federal Credit Union, based in Yuma, Arizona, has hired Cory Deter to serve as its new Senior Vice President of Business Services.
MSUFCU Donates $1.39 Million in 2020
February 2, 2021
MSUFCU, its employees, and the Credit Unions foundation, the Desk Drawer Fund, donated $1.39 million in 2020 to communities it serves.
$1.4 Billion Northrop Grumman FCU Selects Lodestar Technologies to Initiate Data Transformation
February 2, 2021
Lodestar Technologies will provide Northrop Grumman Federal Credit Union with a single, fully integrated and accurate source of truth for all data.
Patelco Credit Union Ranks in the Top 20 of GOBankingRates Best Credit Unions of 2021
February 2, 2021
Patelco Credit Union? ranks 14t?h? on ?GOBankingRates? Best Credit Unions of 2021 list as well as landing on its Top 100 Best Bank of 2021 ...
United Names New Mortgage Advisor in St. Joseph, Michigan
United Federal Credit Union
August 29, 2023
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United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joy Cluff to Mortgage Advisor in St. Joseph. Cluff is based at United’s ...
Redwood Credit Union Promotes AJ Kricfalusi to Branch Experience Manager at Mill Valley Location
Redwood Credit Union
August 29, 2023
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Redwood Credit Union has promoted AJ Kricfalusi to branch experience manager of its Mill Valley branch.
Coastal Credit Union Wins Two Best Workplace Awards
Coastal Federal Credit Union
August 28, 2023
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This month, Coastal Credit Union has earned two awards for being a top employer. The Triangle Business Journal and American Banker have both named Coastal ...
At Civic Federal Credit Union, it’s “Bees-ness” as usual Civic Credit Union hosting two beehives as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability
Local Government Federal Credit Union
August 25, 2023
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At Civic Federal Credit Union, it’s “Bees-ness” as usual Civic Credit Union hosting two beehives as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability
HEIN named CEO of the Year by national credit union organization
Oregon State Credit Union
August 25, 2023
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– Richard Hein, CEO of Oregon State Credit Union, has been chosen as CEO of the Year by the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions ...
$30M HopeSouth Credit Union Makes its First Mortgage Loan
Your Marketing Co.
August 24, 2023
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Small CDFI credit union has recently launched a mortgage program and funded it’s first loan for a first time home buyer turned away from traditional ...