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The Press Center allows credit unions and their partners to share important news and keep accomplishments front and center in the credit union industry.

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United Nations Federal Credit Union Joins the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials

As momentum behind greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting continues to build, the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) announces that the United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU), a credit union founded by UN staff, has joined its industry-led initiative. UNFCU’s commitment to PCAF reinforces the importance of international collaboration as the global economy continues its transition

LGE Community Credit Union announces 2024 scholarship program for high school seniors

LGE Community Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship program through March 29, 2024. The annual scholarship program helps exceptional high school seniors from our communities attend the college, university, or technical school of their dreams by providing them with a $2,500 scholarship.

INOVA Federal Raises over $4,500 for Special Olympics Indiana

Elkhart, IN — INOVA Federal recently raised over $4,500 for Special Olympics Indiana during their “Polar Plunge” campaign. Special Olympics Indiana is a nonprofit organization that is a part of the global Special Olympics movement, using sport, health, education, and leadership programs every day around the world to end discrimination against and empower people with

Conquering Collection Challenges: Five Common Obstacles and Strategies for Success

The collection industry faces persistent challenges in navigating the complexities of the job. From day-to-day issues that arise to high-level hurdles, there is much to overcome to achieve a thriving collection department. It is crucial to identify, evaluate and address the various challenges within your workplace now in order to be better equipped to handle

SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates 2023 Year of Giving to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

SchoolsFirst FCU, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that it contributed more than $365,000 in 2023 – through a combination of corporate donations and fundraising – to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) and designated children’s hospitals in California, including Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC), Children’s Hospital Los

Corporate Central Welcomes Charlie Zanayed to Board of Directors

Corporate Central is proud to announce the appointment of Charlie Zanayed to its Board of Directors. The Board unanimously selected Zanayed, CEO of CoVantage Credit Union based in Antigo, WI, to fill the vacant position.

Connects Federal Credit Union Selects James McBride As President/CEO

Richmond, VA, February 26, 2024. The Board of Directors of Connects Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of James McBride as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer. Mr. McBride will succeed Ms. Evelyn Dowdy, who is retiring after serving in the role for nearly 26 years. “On behalf of the Board,

OCCU recognized with four awards

OCCU has been honored with four awards for exceptional workplace culture, community engagement and sustainability.

The Largest Credit-Union Advocacy Event to Showcase Eltropy’s AI-Powered Unified Digital Conversations Platform

The Largest Credit-Union Advocacy Event to Showcase Eltropy’s AI-Powered Unified Digital Conversations Platform Eltropy CEO Ashish Garg, a staunch advocate for credit unions, will demonstrate how Generative AI is transforming community financial institutions at the Governmental Affairs Conference MILPITAS, Calif. — February 26, 2024 — Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions

SESLOC Announces New SVP/Chief Information Officer

San Luis Obispo, California.- SESLOC Credit Union announced today that Shawn Mulqueeney has been selected as the new Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer. With 25 years of credit union leadership, Shawn Mulqueeney will officially join SESLOC on April 1.

OUR Credit Union Selects Andre Vygnanski as Chief Experience Officer (CXO)

Royal Oak, MI – February 20, 2024. OUR Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Andre Vygnanski as its new Chief Experience Officer (CXO). This is a newly created position for the credit union, placing Vygnanski in a critical role driving innovation and enhancing the overall member experience. Vygnanski will work closely with

Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2023 Applicants

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, today announced that it awarded 142 grants to teachers throughout the state to help fund programs designed to encourage students to learn and excel in the core subjects of language arts, science and

First Harvest Credit Union Announces Proposed Spin-off of its Williamsport, Pennsylvania Branch to Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Deptford, NJ & Enola, PA– February 21, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union (First Harvest), New Jersey’s second largest credit union by membership, has announced that it has received approval from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) for the proposed spin-off of its Williamsport, PA branch location to Pennsylvania-based Members 1st Federal Credit Union (Members

Local Credit Unions Announce Record-Setting Commitment to Solar Financing

As local leaders in renewable energy financing, Franklin First Federal Credit Union (Franklin First) and UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) are thrilled to announce unprecedented success in solar lending volume in 2023. Reflecting upon a record-setting year for both credit unions, during which Franklin First financed 86 installations totaling $2,746,489, and UMassFive financed 1,272

ORIGENCE KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING $550+ BILLION MILESTONE IN CREDIT UNION LOANS FUNDED

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, celebrates its 30th year of operations in 2024 reaching a historic achievement of funding $551.2 billion in loans. The company also announced its network expansion to include 20,000 auto dealerships across the U.S. serving the more than 1,100 network credit unions and their 64 million

TopLine Financial Credit Union Helps High School Students With Job Readiness

TopLine Financial Credit Union participated in Osseo Senior high School’s mock interview day, a training exercise that stimulates a real-life job interview. Eight TopLine employees volunteered their time to interview Osseo High School students to help prepare them for post-secondary education options, future career exploration and to develop interviewing skills.

OCCU Foundation supports community in wake of ice storm

When a debilitating ice storm rattled OCCU’s community in January 2024, downing power lines, causing property damage and making roads impassable, the credit union stepped up.

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.

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Bring Comfort To Those In Need This Winter

TopLine held their third annual Winter Gear Drive during the month of January benefitting local non-profits, African Education and Health Initiative, Avenues for Youth, MORE Community Services and YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services. When the program ended TopLine employees and members had donated over 603 winter gear drive items and $830 in

GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

GTE Financial continues to support education in the Tampa Bay community with its 13th annual student scholarship program. The credit union will grant 26 students $3,000 each to support student members’ education and reward young adults dedicated to academic pursuits and community involvement.

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Treece to Mortgage Advisor in Rogers. Treece is based at United’s Promenade branch located at 2000 S. Promenade Blvd. in Rogers.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Fundraising Milestone

At a ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, announced it raised $1,221,868.94 in food and cash donations in 2023—marking a new fundraising milestone for the Campaign and exceeding its annual fundraising goal by over $200,000.

Strategic Partnerships

United Nations Federal Credit Union Joins the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials

As momentum behind greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting continues to build, the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) announces that the ...
Making A Difference

LGE Community Credit Union announces 2024 scholarship program for high school seniors

LGE Community Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship program through March 29, 2024. The annual scholarship program ...
Charity Events

INOVA Federal Raises over $4,500 for Special Olympics Indiana

Elkhart, IN — INOVA Federal recently raised over $4,500 for Special Olympics Indiana during their “Polar Plunge” campaign. Special Olympics ...
Other

Conquering Collection Challenges: Five Common Obstacles and Strategies for Success

The collection industry faces persistent challenges in navigating the complexities of the job. From day-to-day issues that arise to high-level ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates 2023 Year of Giving to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

SchoolsFirst FCU, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that it contributed more than $365,000 ...
Other

Corporate Central Welcomes Charlie Zanayed to Board of Directors

Corporate Central is proud to announce the appointment of Charlie Zanayed to its Board of Directors. The Board unanimously selected ...
Personnel Promotions

Connects Federal Credit Union Selects James McBride As President/CEO

Richmond, VA, February 26, 2024. The Board of Directors of Connects Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection ...
Operations & HR

OCCU recognized with four awards

OCCU has been honored with four awards for exceptional workplace culture, community engagement and sustainability.
Marketing

The Largest Credit-Union Advocacy Event to Showcase Eltropy’s AI-Powered Unified Digital Conversations Platform

The Largest Credit-Union Advocacy Event to Showcase Eltropy’s AI-Powered Unified Digital Conversations Platform Eltropy CEO Ashish Garg, a staunch advocate ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 23, 2024

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

SESLOC Announces New SVP/Chief Information Officer

San Luis Obispo, California.- SESLOC Credit Union announced today that Shawn Mulqueeney has been selected as the new Senior Vice ...
Strategic Partnerships

PSCU/Co-op Solutions Provides Erie Federal Credit Union with Card Processing Services and Support

PSCU/Co-op Solutions proudly announces its collaboration with Erie Federal Credit Union (Erie FCU) to provide debit and credit card processing ...
Other

GTE Financial To Celebrate First Clearwater Location Grand Opening With Tampa Bay Lightning Giveaways and More

GTE Financial, one of the largest locally owned credit unions in Tampa Bay, is pleased to announce the grand opening ...
Personnel Promotions

OUR Credit Union Selects Andre Vygnanski as Chief Experience Officer (CXO)

Royal Oak, MI – February 20, 2024. OUR Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Andre Vygnanski as ...
Making A Difference

Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2023 Applicants

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department ...
Other

First Harvest Credit Union Announces Proposed Spin-off of its Williamsport, Pennsylvania Branch to Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Deptford, NJ & Enola, PA– February 21, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union (First Harvest), New Jersey’s second largest credit ...
Making A Difference

Local Credit Unions Announce Record-Setting Commitment to Solar Financing

As local leaders in renewable energy financing, Franklin First Federal Credit Union (Franklin First) and UMassFive College Federal Credit Union ...
Technology

ORIGENCE KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING $550+ BILLION MILESTONE IN CREDIT UNION LOANS FUNDED

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, celebrates its 30th year of operations in 2024 reaching a ...
Making A Difference

TopLine Financial Credit Union Helps High School Students With Job Readiness

TopLine Financial Credit Union participated in Osseo Senior high School’s mock interview day, a training exercise that stimulates a real-life ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 16, 2024

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

OCCU Foundation supports community in wake of ice storm

When a debilitating ice storm rattled OCCU’s community in January 2024, downing power lines, causing property damage and making roads ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Making A Difference

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Bring Comfort To Those In Need This Winter

TopLine held their third annual Winter Gear Drive during the month of January benefitting local non-profits, African Education and Health ...
Other

From Basics to Best Practices: CUES School of Business Lending Equips CUs for Success

Credit union leaders looking to unlock the immense growth potential of a business lending program can turn to CUES® School ...
Making A Difference

GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

GTE Financial continues to support education in the Tampa Bay community with its 13th annual student scholarship program. The credit ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Treece to Mortgage Advisor in Rogers. Treece ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

PSCU/Co-op Solutions Announces “United in Vision” Theme and Lineup for Member Forum 2024

PSCU/Co-op Solutions has announced the theme and programming for Member Forum 2024, which will be held April 10-12 in San ...
Personnel Promotions

Press Releases – Malisha Yang Attains BSACS Designation from CUNA, Demonstrating Commitment to Excellence in Regulatory Compliance

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Malisha Yang, BSACS, CCUFC, Compliance Analyst, has achieved a significant professional milestone by ...
Strategic Partnerships

CU Alliance Welcomes Mobility Credit Union to Boost Member Benefits with CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts

Houston, TX | February 14, 2024 – CU Alliance® (CUA), a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) based in Houston, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Fundraising Milestone

At a ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, announced it raised ...
Strategic Partnerships

United Nations Federal Credit Union Joins the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials

As momentum behind greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting continues to build, the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) announces that the ...
Making A Difference

LGE Community Credit Union announces 2024 scholarship program for high school seniors

LGE Community Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship program through March 29, 2024. The annual scholarship program ...
Charity Events

INOVA Federal Raises over $4,500 for Special Olympics Indiana

Elkhart, IN — INOVA Federal recently raised over $4,500 for Special Olympics Indiana during their “Polar Plunge” campaign. Special Olympics ...
Other

Conquering Collection Challenges: Five Common Obstacles and Strategies for Success

The collection industry faces persistent challenges in navigating the complexities of the job. From day-to-day issues that arise to high-level ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates 2023 Year of Giving to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

SchoolsFirst FCU, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that it contributed more than $365,000 ...
Other

Corporate Central Welcomes Charlie Zanayed to Board of Directors

Corporate Central is proud to announce the appointment of Charlie Zanayed to its Board of Directors. The Board unanimously selected ...
Personnel Promotions

Connects Federal Credit Union Selects James McBride As President/CEO

Richmond, VA, February 26, 2024. The Board of Directors of Connects Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection ...
Operations & HR

OCCU recognized with four awards

OCCU has been honored with four awards for exceptional workplace culture, community engagement and sustainability.
Marketing

The Largest Credit-Union Advocacy Event to Showcase Eltropy’s AI-Powered Unified Digital Conversations Platform

The Largest Credit-Union Advocacy Event to Showcase Eltropy’s AI-Powered Unified Digital Conversations Platform Eltropy CEO Ashish Garg, a staunch advocate ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 23, 2024

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

SESLOC Announces New SVP/Chief Information Officer

San Luis Obispo, California.- SESLOC Credit Union announced today that Shawn Mulqueeney has been selected as the new Senior Vice ...
Strategic Partnerships

PSCU/Co-op Solutions Provides Erie Federal Credit Union with Card Processing Services and Support

PSCU/Co-op Solutions proudly announces its collaboration with Erie Federal Credit Union (Erie FCU) to provide debit and credit card processing ...
Other

GTE Financial To Celebrate First Clearwater Location Grand Opening With Tampa Bay Lightning Giveaways and More

GTE Financial, one of the largest locally owned credit unions in Tampa Bay, is pleased to announce the grand opening ...
Personnel Promotions

OUR Credit Union Selects Andre Vygnanski as Chief Experience Officer (CXO)

Royal Oak, MI – February 20, 2024. OUR Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Andre Vygnanski as ...
Making A Difference

Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2023 Applicants

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department ...
Other

First Harvest Credit Union Announces Proposed Spin-off of its Williamsport, Pennsylvania Branch to Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Deptford, NJ & Enola, PA– February 21, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union (First Harvest), New Jersey’s second largest credit ...
Making A Difference

Local Credit Unions Announce Record-Setting Commitment to Solar Financing

As local leaders in renewable energy financing, Franklin First Federal Credit Union (Franklin First) and UMassFive College Federal Credit Union ...
Technology

ORIGENCE KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING $550+ BILLION MILESTONE IN CREDIT UNION LOANS FUNDED

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, celebrates its 30th year of operations in 2024 reaching a ...
Making A Difference

TopLine Financial Credit Union Helps High School Students With Job Readiness

TopLine Financial Credit Union participated in Osseo Senior high School’s mock interview day, a training exercise that stimulates a real-life ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 16, 2024

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

OCCU Foundation supports community in wake of ice storm

When a debilitating ice storm rattled OCCU’s community in January 2024, downing power lines, causing property damage and making roads ...
Strategic Partnerships

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 ...
Making A Difference

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Bring Comfort To Those In Need This Winter

TopLine held their third annual Winter Gear Drive during the month of January benefitting local non-profits, African Education and Health ...
Other

From Basics to Best Practices: CUES School of Business Lending Equips CUs for Success

Credit union leaders looking to unlock the immense growth potential of a business lending program can turn to CUES® School ...
Making A Difference

GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

GTE Financial continues to support education in the Tampa Bay community with its 13th annual student scholarship program. The credit ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Treece to Mortgage Advisor in Rogers. Treece ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

PSCU/Co-op Solutions Announces “United in Vision” Theme and Lineup for Member Forum 2024

PSCU/Co-op Solutions has announced the theme and programming for Member Forum 2024, which will be held April 10-12 in San ...
Personnel Promotions

Press Releases – Malisha Yang Attains BSACS Designation from CUNA, Demonstrating Commitment to Excellence in Regulatory Compliance

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Malisha Yang, BSACS, CCUFC, Compliance Analyst, has achieved a significant professional milestone by ...
Strategic Partnerships

CU Alliance Welcomes Mobility Credit Union to Boost Member Benefits with CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts

Houston, TX | February 14, 2024 – CU Alliance® (CUA), a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) based in Houston, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Fundraising Milestone

At a ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, announced it raised ...

ACUMA Announces the 2026 Make Your Mark Annual Conference Dates & Location

ACUMA has announced its 2026 Make Your Mark Annual Conference, set for September 20-23 in Las Vegas at the new Fontainebleau hotel. The event will ...

Join Us for International Credit Union Day: “One World Through Cooperative Finance” at Advia Credit Union

On October 17, 2024, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day®, an annual event commemorating the credit union movement’s impact ...

United Federal Credit Union Pledges $85,000 for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina

Following the devastation in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, United Federal Credit Union (United) has pledged $85,000 to three organizations to help impacted members, ...

CUES CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE: ANNOUNCING 2024 AWARD WINNERS AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

MADISON, WI – October 8, 2024 – CUES is proud to unveil this year’s roster of CUES Award winners, celebrating one exceptional credit union and ...

Truliant #1 in SBA Origination Loans Among All Credit Unions

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Lender Report, Truliant Federal Credit Union is now the #1 originator in the nation of SBA loans for ...

Chartway and Chartway Promise Foundation Bring Hope to Seven Promise Heroes During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Chartway Credit Union and its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, wrapped up a month of foundation-hosted fundraisers and credit union events for Childhood Cancer ...
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