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.
SECU Foundation Surpasses Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Funding for North Carolina Non-Profits
SECU Foundation has marked a significant milestone, surpassing a quarter of a billion dollars in cumulative funding since its establishment in 2004. At the close of its fiscal year in June, SECU Foundation’s commitment to North Carolina non-profits tallied more than $258 million for grants and financing in support of education, housing, healthcare, and human
CapEd Credit Union Finds Digital Payments Platform from Co-op Solutions
Based on a modern digital payments platform and a consultative approach to the member experience, CapEd Credit Union is expanding its partnership with Co-op Solutions to include a range of services within Co-op’s fintech ecosystem.
ICUL Announces 2023 Award Winners
The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Hall of Fame Leadership and Lifetime Award, Small Asset Size Credit Union Award, and Spirit of Service Awards. The awards are given annually to honor outstanding contributors to the credit union movement in Illinois.
Armstrong Bank Partners with Arkatechture
Arkatechture CUSO, a technology company dedicated to empowering organizations with a better understanding of their business through data, has partnered with Armstrong Bank, a community bank headquartered in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to provide data warehouse solutions.
Goalsetter Joins CUNA Strategic Services as Newest Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce their new alliance with Goalsetter, the award-winning family financial education-focused spending, saving and investing platform. CUNA Strategic Services chose to ally with Goalsetter because this collaboration will equip credit unions to offer world-class financial education resources to their member schools, community organizations and local communities.
Eltropy Announces Partnership with Alkami to Enhance Digital Conversations for Financial Institutions
Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced a partnership today with Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the U.S. The Eltropy-Alkami partnership will allow more financial institutions to create personalized account-holder experiences for every interaction – through any communication channel.
Callahan & Associates Is Scheduling Strategy Engagements For October And Beyond
Callahan & Associates, the leading provider of strategic resources for credit unions, is ready to help its clients thrive as they prepare for 2024.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 18, 2023
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 and CU*Answers Partner to Expand Real-Time Payments for Credit Unions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union, an industry leader in immediate payments, and CU*Answers, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) based in Grand Rapids, Mich., today announced a partnership to expand the accessibility of real-time payments for credit unions across the nation. CU*Answers will leverage Corporate One’s Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) for
Team OCCU Hikes for Hope
OCCU team members joined Looking Glass Community Services for its sixth annual Hike for Hope on August 5.
Redwood Credit Union Recognized by Forbes as One of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023”
Redwood Credit Union has been named by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023.”
National Credit Union Administration Board Member Rodney Hood Visits Credit Union CEOs in NH
This week Rodney Hood, 11th Chairman and current Board Member for the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and Chairman for NeighborWorks America, a leading affordable housing and community development organization recently attended a roundtable hosted by Northeast Credit Union President and CEO, Chris Parker in Portsmouth, NH. The gathering was attended by several other CEOs
CUNA Strategic Services Announces New Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce its new alliance with Constant AI, a SaaS company specializing in consumer loan servicing, loss mitigation automation and member self-service. This collaboration aims to help credit unions reduce servicing costs and generate new revenue within the servicing experience. Constant empowers credit union members to take control of their
TopLine Financial Credit Union Donates Over $4,000 In Electronics To Help Young Adults Prepare For The New School Year
TopLine Financial Credit Union donated laptops and iPads to local non-profit Avenues for Youth to assist young adults with online access to complete their schoolwork. TopLine donated 25 laptops and 2 iPads valued around $4,000, and these refurbished devices will be distributed to young adults in one of four Avenues for Youth programs to support
1st United Credit Union Named a Greater Bay Area Top Workplace for the 5th Year
1st United Credit Union is excited to announce that they have been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by San Francisco Bay Area Top Workplaces.
TOWERCARES FOUNDATION AWARDS $150,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Thirty college students studying STEM-related fields each received a $5,000 scholarship from the TowerCares Foundation. More than half of this year’s winners have parents who are affiliated with the Department of Defense, or serve in the U.S. Military.
UMassFive Introduces New Rewards Program for Checking Accounts
UMassFive—the best Credit Union in the Valley for 17 consecutive years*—is pleased to announce the latest enhancement to their checking accounts with the launch of cash back via uChoose® rewards. *UMassFive has been voted “Best Credit Union” in the Valley Advocate Reader Poll for seventeen consecutive years, including most recently in the 2023 edition.
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation awards $7,500 in grants to area nonprofits
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation awards $7,500 in grants to area nonprofits In second-largest grant distribution, Foundation elevates youth-focused and quality of life nonprofit recipients Sterling Heights, Mich., (Aug. 14, 2023) – In the Foundation’s second-largest grant distribution to date, the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation awarded four grants totaling $7,500
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises $152,668 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
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 its annual golf tournament fundraising event raised a record-breaking $152,668, surpassing its goal and exceeding last year’s total raised of $148,000. The event was held earlier this summer at the
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 11, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
25 Credit Unions and Community Banks Now Live with Eltropy’s AI Technology
More than 25 credit union and community bank customers—including ACFCU, Barksdale Federal Credit Union, Eglin FCU, Financial Edge, First Credit Union, Highmark Federal Credit Union, PeopleFirst FCU, and TruStone Financial CU—are now live on Eltropy’s AI Chat and experiencing widespread success after implementation.
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces New Regional Branch Manager
SafeAmerica Credit Union announces their new Regional Branch Manager, Melinda Santa Cruz.
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grant Erases $2.2 Million in Medical Debt
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation announced that a grant to RIP Medical Debt has helped erase nearly $2.2 million in medical debt owed by central North Carolinians.
SECU Foundation Awards Charlotte Rescue Mission $500,000 Grant for new Rebound for Men Facility
SECU Foundation recently awarded Charlotte Rescue Mission (CRM) a $500,000 challenge grant to support a capital campaign for a new Rebound for Men residential recovery facility. The Foundation’s gift will help the nonprofit expand its impact for men battling homelessness and addiction and raise greater community awareness for the initiative. Foundation funds come from the
Corporate Central Welcomes Ken Pardon as Senior Software Engineer
Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Ken Pardon as a Senior Software Engineer. In this role, Pardon will deliver business process improvements and automations that provide a positive return on investment for the organization. Please see the full press release and graphic attached.
Callahan & Associates Announces Trendwatch 2Q23
Callahan & Associates, a leading provider of insights and solutions for the credit union industry, invites industry leaders to participate in the popular Trendwatch 2Q23 event on Wednesday, August 16, at 2:00 PM ET. This virtual event offers valuable insights into performance trends based on the latest data from the second quarter of 2023.
14 High School Seniors Earn College Scholarships for the 2023-24 School Year
Together Credit Union, on behalf of its employees and members, is thrilled to award $21,000 in scholarship dollars to high school seniors from the Greater St. Louis area through its Vince Jacknewitz Scholarship Program.
Gulf Winds Selects Stephen Whiting as Director in Training
Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Stephen Whiting, Executive Director of Technology Operations at Pensacola State College, as the newest Director in Training for the Board of Directors. As a Director in Training, Whiting will play a vital role in guiding the management of the Credit Union in support of
Dr. Grace Lubwama joins Advia Credit Union’s Board of Directors
Advia Credit Union, headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Grace Lubwama to its volunteer Board of Directors.
July’s Credit Union Social Media Blitz Reaches 9 Million People
The #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day mission is to raise credit union awareness by encouraging authentic high-energy conversation across social media platforms. By tapping into the credit union principles of cooperation among cooperatives and concern for community, the campaign stays true to the people helping people mission.
ICUL Announces 2023 Award Winners
CapEd Credit Union Finds Digital Payments Platform from Co-op Solutions
SECU Foundation Surpasses Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Funding for North Carolina Non-Profits
Armstrong Bank Partners with Arkatechture
Eltropy Announces Partnership with Alkami to Enhance Digital Conversations for Financial Institutions
Goalsetter Joins CUNA Strategic Services as Newest Alliance Provider
Callahan & Associates Is Scheduling Strategy Engagements For October And Beyond
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 18, 2023
Team OCCU Hikes for Hope
Corporate One Federal Credit Union and CU*Answers Partner to Expand Real-Time Payments for Credit Unions
TopLine Financial Credit Union Donates Over $4,000 In Electronics To Help Young Adults Prepare For The New School Year
CUNA Strategic Services Announces New Alliance Provider
National Credit Union Administration Board Member Rodney Hood Visits Credit Union CEOs in NH
Redwood Credit Union Recognized by Forbes as One of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023”
UMassFive Introduces New Rewards Program for Checking Accounts
TOWERCARES FOUNDATION AWARDS $150,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
1st United Credit Union Named a Greater Bay Area Top Workplace for the 5th Year
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises $152,668 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation awards $7,500 in grants to area nonprofits
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces New Regional Branch Manager
25 Credit Unions and Community Banks Now Live with Eltropy’s AI Technology
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 11, 2023
Corporate Central Welcomes Ken Pardon as Senior Software Engineer
SECU Foundation Awards Charlotte Rescue Mission $500,000 Grant for new Rebound for Men Facility
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grant Erases $2.2 Million in Medical Debt
Callahan & Associates Announces Trendwatch 2Q23
TopLine Financial Credit Union Receives National Recognition for Adult Financial Education Efforts
July’s Credit Union Social Media Blitz Reaches 9 Million People
Dr. Grace Lubwama joins Advia Credit Union’s Board of Directors
Gulf Winds Selects Stephen Whiting as Director in Training
ICUL Announces 2023 Award Winners
CapEd Credit Union Finds Digital Payments Platform from Co-op Solutions
SECU Foundation Surpasses Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Funding for North Carolina Non-Profits
Armstrong Bank Partners with Arkatechture
Eltropy Announces Partnership with Alkami to Enhance Digital Conversations for Financial Institutions
Goalsetter Joins CUNA Strategic Services as Newest Alliance Provider
Callahan & Associates Is Scheduling Strategy Engagements For October And Beyond
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 18, 2023
Team OCCU Hikes for Hope
Corporate One Federal Credit Union and CU*Answers Partner to Expand Real-Time Payments for Credit Unions
TopLine Financial Credit Union Donates Over $4,000 In Electronics To Help Young Adults Prepare For The New School Year
CUNA Strategic Services Announces New Alliance Provider
National Credit Union Administration Board Member Rodney Hood Visits Credit Union CEOs in NH
Redwood Credit Union Recognized by Forbes as One of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023”
UMassFive Introduces New Rewards Program for Checking Accounts
TOWERCARES FOUNDATION AWARDS $150,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
1st United Credit Union Named a Greater Bay Area Top Workplace for the 5th Year
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises $152,668 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation awards $7,500 in grants to area nonprofits
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces New Regional Branch Manager
25 Credit Unions and Community Banks Now Live with Eltropy’s AI Technology
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 11, 2023
Corporate Central Welcomes Ken Pardon as Senior Software Engineer
SECU Foundation Awards Charlotte Rescue Mission $500,000 Grant for new Rebound for Men Facility
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grant Erases $2.2 Million in Medical Debt
Callahan & Associates Announces Trendwatch 2Q23
TopLine Financial Credit Union Receives National Recognition for Adult Financial Education Efforts
July’s Credit Union Social Media Blitz Reaches 9 Million People
Dr. Grace Lubwama joins Advia Credit Union’s Board of Directors
Gulf Winds Selects Stephen Whiting as Director in Training
Alloya Appoints Tracy Lafferty as CEO of QCash Financial
GTE Financial Wins Bronze Stevie® Award At 2024 Stevie Awards For Customer Service Department Of The Year
SECU Board of Directors Honors Rose Skinner for 50 Years of Dedicated Service
Quinte Financial Technologies Forges Dynamic Alliance with Datava
Gulf Winds Hosts First Charitable Golf Tournament- Raises over $33,000 to Support the Foundation’s Initiatives
Solutions Metrix Partners With Arkatechture
