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.
Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			(Minneapolis, MN) — Inspired by the passion and dedication of our credit union partners, Elan Credit Card (Elan) has donated ...		
					Callahan & Associates Launches “The Member Story Project” To Spotlight The Everyday Impact Of Credit Unions
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Washington, DC – In celebration of International Credit Union Day, Callahan & Associates is proud to announce the launch of ...		
					GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL GRAND RE-OPENING OF SAYREVILLE BRANCH
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Sayreville, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a leading credit union based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is excited to ...		
					Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...		
					Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...		
					Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...		
					Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
					
																						
			October 14, 2025		
				
		
		
			Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform ...		
					Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
					
																						
			October 13, 2025		
				
		
		
			Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
					
																						
			October 10, 2025		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
					
																						
			October 10, 2025		
				
		
		
			Ryan Suttles, Real Estate Specialist II, State Employees’ CU, NC, has been named the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader.		
					Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
					
																						
			October 9, 2025		
				
		
		
			The Clearview Foundation, the newly established philanthropic arm of Clearview Federal Credit Union, hosted its First Annual Golf Outing on ...		
					EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
					
																						
			October 9, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is now accepting applications for its Student Grant Program ...		
					SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
					
																						
			October 8, 2025		
				
		
		
			Photos available here: https://assets.schoolsfirstfcu.org/share/50C8B60C-1006-4552-8489351E8AA7D264/ Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to ...		
					Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
					
																						
			October 8, 2025		
				
		
		
			With Arkatechture’s help, Premier America Credit Union is modernizing their data infrastructure and accelerating their digital transformation efforts.		
					myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
					
																						
			October 7, 2025		
				
		
		
			myCUmortgage announced new partnerships with eight credit unions in the third quarter of this year. Spanning the U.S., these new ...		
					EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
					
																						
			October 7, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced a special financial assistance package to help members ...		
					Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
					
																						
			October 7, 2025		
				
		
		
			CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union ...		
					defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
					
																						
			October 7, 2025		
				
		
		
			defi SOLUTIONS has partnered with Informed.IQ to integrate its AI-driven verification technology into the defi loan origination system (LOS), helping ...		
					EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
					
																						
			October 3, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly joined the Merced County Office of Education to ...		
					Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			In response to the Federal Government shutdown impacting thousands of federal employees, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is upholding ...		
					Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			The Coastal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce that scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. ...		
					CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			CUES is proud to announce the promotion of two senior leaders into newly elevated roles, reinforcing its commitment to agility, ...		
					Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			This October, Maine’s credit unions are rallying to raise $100,000 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, fueling meals through Good ...		
					EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to sponsor and participate in Fresno City ...		
					Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			This summer, more than 4,000 residents across five counties took a proactive stance against fraud and identity theft—a 37 percent ...		
					Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
					
																						
			September 30, 2025		
				
		
		
			TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma ...		
					Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
					
																						
			September 30, 2025		
				
		
		
			Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees ...		
					Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
					
																						
			September 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			With federal funding set to expire September 30, 2025, the threat of a federal government shutdown is rising as Congress ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
					
																						
			September 26, 2025		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
					
																						
			September 26, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools proudly honored ...		
					Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			(Minneapolis, MN) — Inspired by the passion and dedication of our credit union partners, Elan Credit Card (Elan) has donated ...		
					Callahan & Associates Launches “The Member Story Project” To Spotlight The Everyday Impact Of Credit Unions
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Washington, DC – In celebration of International Credit Union Day, Callahan & Associates is proud to announce the launch of ...		
					GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL GRAND RE-OPENING OF SAYREVILLE BRANCH
					
																						
			October 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			Sayreville, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a leading credit union based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is excited to ...		
					Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...		
					Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...		
					Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
					
																						
			October 15, 2025		
				
		
		
			TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...		
					Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
					
																						
			October 14, 2025		
				
		
		
			Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform ...		
					Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
					
																						
			October 13, 2025		
				
		
		
			Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
					
																						
			October 10, 2025		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
					
																						
			October 10, 2025		
				
		
		
			Ryan Suttles, Real Estate Specialist II, State Employees’ CU, NC, has been named the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader.		
					Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
					
																						
			October 9, 2025		
				
		
		
			The Clearview Foundation, the newly established philanthropic arm of Clearview Federal Credit Union, hosted its First Annual Golf Outing on ...		
					EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
					
																						
			October 9, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is now accepting applications for its Student Grant Program ...		
					SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
					
																						
			October 8, 2025		
				
		
		
			Photos available here: https://assets.schoolsfirstfcu.org/share/50C8B60C-1006-4552-8489351E8AA7D264/ Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to ...		
					Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
					
																						
			October 8, 2025		
				
		
		
			With Arkatechture’s help, Premier America Credit Union is modernizing their data infrastructure and accelerating their digital transformation efforts.		
					myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
					
																						
			October 7, 2025		
				
		
		
			myCUmortgage announced new partnerships with eight credit unions in the third quarter of this year. Spanning the U.S., these new ...		
					EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
					
																						
			October 7, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced a special financial assistance package to help members ...		
					Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
					
																						
			October 7, 2025		
				
		
		
			CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union ...		
					defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
					
																						
			October 7, 2025		
				
		
		
			defi SOLUTIONS has partnered with Informed.IQ to integrate its AI-driven verification technology into the defi loan origination system (LOS), helping ...		
					EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
					
																						
			October 3, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly joined the Merced County Office of Education to ...		
					Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			In response to the Federal Government shutdown impacting thousands of federal employees, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is upholding ...		
					Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			The Coastal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce that scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. ...		
					CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			CUES is proud to announce the promotion of two senior leaders into newly elevated roles, reinforcing its commitment to agility, ...		
					Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			This October, Maine’s credit unions are rallying to raise $100,000 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, fueling meals through Good ...		
					EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to sponsor and participate in Fresno City ...		
					Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
					
																						
			October 2, 2025		
				
		
		
			This summer, more than 4,000 residents across five counties took a proactive stance against fraud and identity theft—a 37 percent ...		
					Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
					
																						
			September 30, 2025		
				
		
		
			TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma ...		
					Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
					
																						
			September 30, 2025		
				
		
		
			Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees ...		
					Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
					
																						
			September 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			With federal funding set to expire September 30, 2025, the threat of a federal government shutdown is rising as Congress ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
					
																						
			September 26, 2025		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
					
																						
			September 26, 2025		
				
		
		
			FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools proudly honored ...		
					Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
					
		
		
						
																				
			Alogent		
					
				
			
					
																						
			October 30, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			Vine, a commercial lending accelerator for banks and credit unions, has partnered with Alogent, a leading provider of software solutions for financial institutions. The collaboration ...		
					One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
					
		
		
						
																				
			One Nevada Credit Union		
					
				
			
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			LAS VEGAS, NV. – Each year, One Nevada Credit Union’s Shred Day events raise funds and collect food to fight hunger in Southern Nevada. This ...		
					ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
					
		
		
						
																				
			ALM First Financial Advisors		
					
				
			
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			Dallas, TX – ALM First has announced its schedule of industry-leading, in-person events for 2026. Those interested in attending are encouraged to mark their calendars, follow ALM ...		
					Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
					
		
		
						
																				
			Freedom First Federal Credit Union		
				
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			October 29, 2025 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First Credit Union would like to announce the retirement of Paul Phillips, President and CEO. After 25 years of ...		
					1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
					
		
		
						
																				
			CU*Answers		
					
				
			
					
																						
			October 29, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			The board of directors of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers recently announced that Bill Nikolauk has been appointed to serve as a board member. Nikolauk, President/CEO of ...		
					LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
					
		
		
						
																				
			LAFCU		
					
				
			
					
																						
			October 28, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			LANSING, Mich. — On a brisk, sunny October morning, LAFCU leaders joined local officials and community partners, to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Interactive ...