Industry Press
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FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR
					
																						
			April 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced its subsidiary, FI Connect, funded $1 billion in ...		
					Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform
					
																						
			April 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			Penlanco Federal Credit Union, a long-standing customer of Aurora Advantage core, is expanding its relationship by signing a new agreement ...		
					SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power
					
																						
			April 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, has ...		
					Callahan & Associates Celebrates 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact
					
																						
			April 1, 2025		
				
		
		
			Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, leadership, and commitment to serving the credit union industry. ...		
					LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Awards for outstanding marketing efforts
					
																						
			April 1, 2025		
				
		
		
			LGE Community Credit Union was recently named the winner of two Diamond Awards – the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...		
					EECU Partners with Wonderful College Prep Academy GEAR UP to Expand Financial Education
					
																						
			March 31, 2025		
				
		
		
			Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with GEAR UP Central Valley run by Wonderful College Prep Academy ...		
					CreditUnions.com Announces 2025 Innovation Series Winners
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Innovation Series.		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 28, 2025
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education grant to fund school improvements
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again inviting Michigan K-12 schools to apply for its Innovation for Education grant by April 30 for a chance ...		
					Vizo Financial’s April 2025 Education Calendar
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is committed to ensuring the long-term success of your credit union, which is why we ...		
					Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Greenwood Community High School
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,500 to Greenwood Community High School as part of an ongoing ...		
					LAFCU strengthens team with key promotion and new hires
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has strengthened its team with a strategic promotion and two new hires. These moves support the Michigan credit union’s commitment to ...		
					LAFCU celebrates reading month with a sweet lesson in financial literacy
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			LANSING, Mich. — In celebration of March as National Reading Month, LAFCU brought its Listen & Learn—All About Donuts program to Winans Elementary School in ...		
					36 CUES Emerge Participants Selected from Record Number of Applicants
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			MADISON, WI – March 27, 2025 – Thirty-six emerging credit union leaders have been selected from a record 126 applicants ...		
					USSFCU Recognized Nationally as a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to announce that it has once again been named a ...		
					Protecht secures strategic investment to accelerate innovation and growth.
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			Protecht Group is excited to announce a significant investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering ...		
					First Federal Savings Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			Suntell announced that First Federal Savings Bank has chosen its Square 1 Credit Suite® to strengthen the bank’s commercial and ...		
					ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES AI FUTURIST STEVE BROWN AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’25
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced AI futurist Steve Brown as a keynote speaker for its Lending ...		
					SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Joins National “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” Movement to Protect Members’ Financial Well-Being
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			As federal lawmakers consider tax reforms that could impact credit unions nationwide, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union ...		
					TowerCares Foundation Makes $300,000 Commitment to Maryland’s UMBC Cybersecurity Institute
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			New three-year partnership between the TowerCares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tower Federal Credit Union, and the UMBC Cybersecurity Institute ...		
					Omnichannel Communication Strategies for Generational Consumer Engagement
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			Technology continues to evolve, becoming an increasing presence and affecting various aspects of everyday life. As technology evolves, so do ...		
					Coastal Credit Union Promotes Michelle Shelton to Chief Operations Officer
					
																						
			March 26, 2025		
				
		
		
			Coastal Credit Union has named Michelle Shelton as Chief Operations Officer. In her new role, Shelton will oversee Coastal’s retail ...		
					Quavo Fraud & Disputes Publishes Consumer Research Revealing How Fraud Resolution Shapes Customer Loyalty
					
																						
			March 26, 2025		
				
		
		
			Quavo Fraud & Disputes, a trusted advisor and technology partner in dispute management solutions, today unveiled original research results highlighting ...		
					Redwood Credit Union Names Esteban Zuno Senior Vice President of Wealth, Insurance & Deposit Services
					
																						
			March 26, 2025		
				
		
		
			Esteban Zuno has been promoted to senior vice president of wealth, insurance, and deposit services for Redwood Credit Union.		
					Truliant Foundation Awards $45,000 in Education Grants to Schools
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			Twelve schools in Truliant communities are receiving grants for programs that support transformational education and student success in the classroom. ...		
					Gulf Winds Credit Union Proudly Sponsors Springtime Tallahassee
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			Gulf Winds Credit Union is thrilled to return as a sponsor of Springtime Tallahassee 2025, happening on March 28 and ...		
					Origence Lending Services serves 360,000 members and grows to 167 credit unions in 2024
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			Origence Lending Services, a division of Origence, served 360,000 credit union members and grew to 167 credit unions funding $5 ...		
					DaLand CUSO Welcomes Blaze Credit Union as a Shareholder and Strategic Partner
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			DaLand CUSO, a leading innovator in financial technology solutions for credit unions, proudly announces Blaze Credit Union as its second-largest ...		
					Coastal Credit Union Opens Standalone Drive-Up Interactive Teller Machine in Knightdale, NC
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			Coastal Credit Union has installed a new dual-function, drive-up interactive teller machine (ITM) located in the parking lot of the ...		
					Valley First Credit Union Celebrates 75 Years of Service, Commitment, and Community
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			MODESTO, Calif. March 17, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union proudly celebrates 75 years of dedicated service, financial empowerment, and community impact across the Central ...		
					FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR
					
																						
			April 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced its subsidiary, FI Connect, funded $1 billion in ...		
					Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform
					
																						
			April 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			Penlanco Federal Credit Union, a long-standing customer of Aurora Advantage core, is expanding its relationship by signing a new agreement ...		
					SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power
					
																						
			April 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, has ...		
					Callahan & Associates Celebrates 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact
					
																						
			April 1, 2025		
				
		
		
			Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, leadership, and commitment to serving the credit union industry. ...		
					LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Awards for outstanding marketing efforts
					
																						
			April 1, 2025		
				
		
		
			LGE Community Credit Union was recently named the winner of two Diamond Awards – the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...		
					EECU Partners with Wonderful College Prep Academy GEAR UP to Expand Financial Education
					
																						
			March 31, 2025		
				
		
		
			Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with GEAR UP Central Valley run by Wonderful College Prep Academy ...		
					CreditUnions.com Announces 2025 Innovation Series Winners
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Innovation Series.		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 28, 2025
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education grant to fund school improvements
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again inviting Michigan K-12 schools to apply for its Innovation for Education grant by April 30 for a chance ...		
					Vizo Financial’s April 2025 Education Calendar
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is committed to ensuring the long-term success of your credit union, which is why we ...		
					Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Greenwood Community High School
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,500 to Greenwood Community High School as part of an ongoing ...		
					LAFCU strengthens team with key promotion and new hires
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has strengthened its team with a strategic promotion and two new hires. These moves support the Michigan credit union’s commitment to ...		
					LAFCU celebrates reading month with a sweet lesson in financial literacy
					
																						
			March 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			LANSING, Mich. — In celebration of March as National Reading Month, LAFCU brought its Listen & Learn—All About Donuts program to Winans Elementary School in ...		
					36 CUES Emerge Participants Selected from Record Number of Applicants
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			MADISON, WI – March 27, 2025 – Thirty-six emerging credit union leaders have been selected from a record 126 applicants ...		
					USSFCU Recognized Nationally as a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to announce that it has once again been named a ...		
					Protecht secures strategic investment to accelerate innovation and growth.
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			Protecht Group is excited to announce a significant investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering ...		
					First Federal Savings Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			Suntell announced that First Federal Savings Bank has chosen its Square 1 Credit Suite® to strengthen the bank’s commercial and ...		
					ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES AI FUTURIST STEVE BROWN AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’25
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced AI futurist Steve Brown as a keynote speaker for its Lending ...		
					SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Joins National “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” Movement to Protect Members’ Financial Well-Being
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			As federal lawmakers consider tax reforms that could impact credit unions nationwide, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union ...		
					TowerCares Foundation Makes $300,000 Commitment to Maryland’s UMBC Cybersecurity Institute
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			New three-year partnership between the TowerCares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tower Federal Credit Union, and the UMBC Cybersecurity Institute ...		
					Omnichannel Communication Strategies for Generational Consumer Engagement
					
																						
			March 27, 2025		
				
		
		
			Technology continues to evolve, becoming an increasing presence and affecting various aspects of everyday life. As technology evolves, so do ...		
					Coastal Credit Union Promotes Michelle Shelton to Chief Operations Officer
					
																						
			March 26, 2025		
				
		
		
			Coastal Credit Union has named Michelle Shelton as Chief Operations Officer. In her new role, Shelton will oversee Coastal’s retail ...		
					Quavo Fraud & Disputes Publishes Consumer Research Revealing How Fraud Resolution Shapes Customer Loyalty
					
																						
			March 26, 2025		
				
		
		
			Quavo Fraud & Disputes, a trusted advisor and technology partner in dispute management solutions, today unveiled original research results highlighting ...		
					Redwood Credit Union Names Esteban Zuno Senior Vice President of Wealth, Insurance & Deposit Services
					
																						
			March 26, 2025		
				
		
		
			Esteban Zuno has been promoted to senior vice president of wealth, insurance, and deposit services for Redwood Credit Union.		
					Truliant Foundation Awards $45,000 in Education Grants to Schools
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			Twelve schools in Truliant communities are receiving grants for programs that support transformational education and student success in the classroom. ...		
					Gulf Winds Credit Union Proudly Sponsors Springtime Tallahassee
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			Gulf Winds Credit Union is thrilled to return as a sponsor of Springtime Tallahassee 2025, happening on March 28 and ...		
					Origence Lending Services serves 360,000 members and grows to 167 credit unions in 2024
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			Origence Lending Services, a division of Origence, served 360,000 credit union members and grew to 167 credit unions funding $5 ...		
					DaLand CUSO Welcomes Blaze Credit Union as a Shareholder and Strategic Partner
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			DaLand CUSO, a leading innovator in financial technology solutions for credit unions, proudly announces Blaze Credit Union as its second-largest ...		
					Coastal Credit Union Opens Standalone Drive-Up Interactive Teller Machine in Knightdale, NC
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			Coastal Credit Union has installed a new dual-function, drive-up interactive teller machine (ITM) located in the parking lot of the ...		
					Valley First Credit Union Celebrates 75 Years of Service, Commitment, and Community
					
																						
			March 21, 2025		
				
		
		
			MODESTO, Calif. March 17, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union proudly celebrates 75 years of dedicated service, financial empowerment, and community impact across the Central ...		
					Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards
					
		
		
						
																				
			Justice Federal Credit Union		
					
				 September 16, 2025
			
					
																						
			September 16, 2025		
				
		
		 
			
			Mark L. Robnett, President & CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal), has been named a finalist in the Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards. ...		
					Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer
					
		
		
						
																				
			Meriwest Credit Union		
					
				 September 16, 2025
			
					
																						
			September 16, 2025		
				
		
		 
			
			Meriwest Credit Union proudly announces Jihong Huang as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her proven leadership and financial acumen will drive our mission to deliver ...		
					Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
					
		
		
						
																				
			Humanidei		
					
				 September 16, 2025
			
					
																						
			September 16, 2025		
				
		
		 
			
			Pasadena, CA, September 11, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hrach Kahwajian as its new Chief Financial Officer ...		
					SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion
					
		
		
						
																				
			State Employees’ Credit Union		
					
				 September 15, 2025
			
					
																						
			September 15, 2025		
				
		
		 
			
			SECU Foundation has awarded Peacehaven Farm, Inc. in Guilford County with a $1 million grant for the construction of a new community center to help ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025
					
		
		
						
																				
			The Baker Group, LP		
					
				 September 12, 2025
			
					
																						
			September 12, 2025		
				
		
		 
			
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.		
					Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
					
		
		
						
																				
			Corporate One Federal Credit Union		
					
				 September 12, 2025
			
					
																						
			September 12, 2025		
				
		
		 
			
			Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a leading provider of investment, funding, and payment solutions for credit unions nationwide, today announced the promotion of Ryan Murphy ...