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.
Indiana Members Credit Union Named One of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Indiana By Indiana Members Credit Union
Indiana Members Credit Union was recently named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Indiana. This marks the 19th edition for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce initiative.
Priority Plus Federal Credit Union Selects Cinnamon Elliott As President/CEO
Wilmington, DE, April 05, 2024. The Board of Directors of Priority Plus Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Cinnamon Elliott as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Elliott will succeed Ms. Susan Winward, who is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. “We are excited to have Cinnamon join
Callahan & Associates Breaks Down The NCUA’s 2024 Supervisory Priorities By Callahan & Associates, Inc.
Callahan & Associates is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar, Trendwatch Deep Dive:NCUA’s 2024 Supervisory Priorities, scheduled for April 18th at 2 PM ET.
MCCU Wins Six 2024 Best of the Best Awards
MARSHALL, MICHIGAN – MemberXP, a leading customer experience program offered through CU Solutions Group, has awarded Marshall Community Credit Union (MCCU) with six 2024 Best of the Best awards. Annually, the Best of the Best awards are given to credit unions that consistently provide extraordinary service, as reported by their own members. In 2023, MemberXP
LGE Community Credit Union celebrates grand opening of Cartersville branch By LGE Community Credit Union
On Tuesday, March 26, LGE Community Credit Union celebrated the official grand opening of its new Cartersville branch, located at 105 Main St. Market Place, Cartersville, GA 30121. The new location is LGE’s first in Bartow County and 16th branch overall.
New Hire Press Release from The Baker Group
The Baker Group Expands and Reaffirms Its Commitment to an Industry-Best Public Finance Platform with Key Hire
Clearview Federal Credit Union Receives Top Workplace USA Recognition By Clearview Federal Credit Union
Clearview Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award, distinguishing it as the sole credit union in Pennsylvania and one of only 53 across the nation to receive this prestigious recognition.
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Launches Fintech Engagement Program By PSCU/CO-OP
PSCU/Co-op Solutions has announced the launch of its Fintech Engagement Program, which is designed to drive collaboration between financial solutions providers and fintech companies.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,838 to Westfield High School By Indiana Members Credit Union
Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,838 to Westfield High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
36 Rising Stars Selected for 2024 CUES Emerge Program
Thirty-six emerging leaders with the potential to make a lasting impact in the credit union industry have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2024 CUES Emerge program, offered in partnership with Currency Marketing.
CUES Strengthens Industry Commitment with Strategic New Hires
CUES is pleased to announce two new leadership positions that will play a critical role as the organization expands products and services to equip its members with the skills, tools, knowledge, and relationships needed to thrive.
iQ Credit Union Announcement Retirement of CLO Gayle Rust Gustafson By iQ Credit Union
Vancouver, Wash. – iQ Credit Union, based out of Vancouver, Wash., announced that Gayle Rust Gustafson, chief lending officer at iQ Credit Union, has retired after a 42-year career in the financial services industry. Gustafson has served in leadership roles at five credit unions in three states during her career, joining iQ in 2017 where
iQ Credit Union Unveils Key Promotions to Enhance Member Experience By iQ Credit Union
iQ Credit Union (iQ), a modern member-owned financial institution, today announced a series of leadership promotions that expand the member experience throughout all communication and service delivery channels. These changes are part of iQ’s ongoing commitment to providing a comprehensive suite of financial solutions that simplify banking and improve the financial lives of its members.
TopLine Financial Credit Union Advocates For Members In Washington D.C. By TopLine Financial Credit Union
TopLine Financial Credit Union visited Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. as part of the annual America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference, the credit union industry’s largest advocacy event. During the conference, TopLine executives and officials, along with 6,000 other credit union professionals, board members and Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) staff members, discussed several top
SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Friends of Sacramento Arts Heroes of Arts Education Gala By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst FCU, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as the lead sponsor of the second annual Friends of Sacramento Arts Heroes of Arts Education Gala, which recognizes community leaders and local arts educators for their role in supporting and bringing arts education to local schools. The event was held on
United Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch in Minden; Promotes Kasha Austill to Branch Manager By United Federal Credit Union
United Federal Credit Union (United) is expanding its footprint in Nevada. United opened a new branch in Minden on Monday, March 18, 2024. United has been operating in Nevada since 2009. The Minden branch is United’s ninth location in the state.
MeridianLink Announces 2024 MeridianLink LIVE! Keynote Speakers and Thought Leader Participation By MeridianLink, Inc.
MeridianLink, Inc. announced the keynote speakers and thought leaders who will take the stage at MeridianLink LIVE! 2024 to share meaningful insights into digital maturity in today’s changing lending and banking environments.
Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two CUNA Diamond Awards For Creative Excellence in Marketing By Tower Federal Credit Union
Tower Federal Credit Union today announced it was honored with two Diamond Awards from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions. Tower won in the Rebrand/New Corporate Identity category for its recent brand refresh and in the Website category for its website redesign. The Diamond Awards are the most prestigious annual
McDowell Cornerstone Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for its “Best of Breed Software”
Sharetec, a leading provider of core processing software for credit unions, has announced its partnership with McDowell Cornerstone Credit Union (CU) in Marion, NC. After several months of presentations and evaluations, this North Carolina-based credit union says Sharetec “Stood out in the crowd,” making them the clear winner.
The End of an Era: Karen Christie Set to Retire from Corporate Central
Corporate Central bids a fond farewell to Karen Christie, Vice President Member Services, who is retiring after over 36 years of dedicated service. Christie has been an invaluable asset to the corporate credit union, and her commitment and passion for serving members has left a deep-rooted mark on the credit union community. Her last day
BCU NAMED TWO-TIME GALLUP® EXCEPTIONAL WORKPLACE AWARD WINNER By BCU
BCU is honored to have earned the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the second consecutive year. This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Unwavering in its Purpose of Empowering People to Discover Financial Freedom, the Credit Union keeps members and employees at the forefront of every decision it makes.
GTE Financial Introduces New Community Empowerment Mortgage Program For Under-Resourced Communities In Tampa Bay By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
GTE Financial is proud to introduce the Community Empowerment Mortgage, a new dedicated Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) designed to extend mortgage financing opportunities in under- resourced communities looking to purchase a home. This initiative, focusing on the Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Lakeland metropolitan areas, represents the credit union’s commitment to promoting equitable homeownership.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 28, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
eDOC Partnership Signs Three SoCal Shared Resource Credit Unions!
eDOC with its network partner, CU*Answers, signed three Southern California credit unions to eDOC’s advanced Mobile Digital Transaction Management software (mDTM). Calcom FCU, Nikkei CU and Mattel FCU are all under the unique Shared Resource Solutions (SRS) management system designed to reduce management cost by co-sharing leadership resources.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Two Awards from America’s Credit Union’s Marketing & Business Development Council By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, was honored with two Diamond Awards from the Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions in the prestigious annual marketing competition recognizing the best marketing campaigns in the credit union industry during 2023.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Project 44 for Cancer Awareness Card By Indiana Members Credit Union
On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Project 44 as part of its exclusive Cancer Awareness Debit Card Program.
The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council Awarded TopLine Financial Credit Union Members With Scholarships By TopLine Financial Credit Union
TopLine Financial Credit Union is proud to announce three members have received a $1,000 scholarship from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC). A total of $18,000 has been awarded to 18 credit union members in Minnesota for the 2024-2025 school year.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Grand Rapids, Michigan By United Federal Credit Union
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Guion to Mortgage Advisor in Grand Rapids. Guion is based at United’s Grand Rapids Mortgage Production office located at 1600 East Beltline Ave. Suite 111.
Corporate Central Promotes Stephanie Schmidt to Vice President Member Services
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, CCUE, CUDE, CWCUL, CCCM, CCUFC, has been promoted to Vice President Member Services. In her new capacity, Schmidt will be responsible for orchestrating strategies to optimize member satisfaction, overseeing the implementation of personalized services, and fostering innovative solutions to meet evolving member needs and preferences.
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard School Announce UW-Wide FinTech Pitch By Sound Credit Union
Sound Credit Union (Sound), in partnership with the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT), is pleased to announce the 2024 UW FinTech Pitch. This is the fourth year the two have joined forces to foster innovation through financial technology (FinTech) while engaging with University of Washington students looking to