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.
GTE Financial Celebrates Local Small Businesses With New Business Ambassador Award Grant Program, Awarding Two $5K Grants
Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial focuses on providing financial solutions, personal service, and exceptional value to small businesses. To celebrate local businesses in the Tampa Bay area, the credit union is thrilled to introduce its inaugural Business Ambassador Awards, a grant program dedicated to recognizing businesses that champion community well-being and create
LGE Community Credit Union awards $22,500 in scholarships to local high school students
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship. These awards are designed to support educational opportunities for exceptional high school students from Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, and Paulding counties.
SECU Foundation Awards $1.2 Million to Outreach Mission Inc. for Homeless Shelter to Serve Nine Counties
SECU Foundation has awarded $1.2 million to Outreach Mission Inc. (OMI) to construct a new 76-bed shelter in Sanford, doubling its capacity to serve the homeless in Anson, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Johnston, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, and Richmond counties.
Credit Unions and Community Banks Embrace Eltropy’s AI-Powered Conversations Platform As Delinquencies Rise
Eltropy announced that credit unions and community banks across North America are experiencing major reductions in delinquencies after deploying Eltropy’s unified text messaging service, AI-powered chatbots, secure video banking, and voice capabilities for collections outreach.
Greater Texas|Aggieland Marketing Campaigns Earn Pinnacle Awards
The Cornerstone Marketing and Business Development Council Honored Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union with four Pinnacle awards.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 03, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Corporate Central Welcomes Ryan McMillan Back as Technology Services Director
Corporate Central is delighted to announce the return of Ryan McMillan to the credit union, this time in the esteemed role of Technology Services Director. With a rich background spanning over two decades in IT, governance, compliance, and risk management, McMillan brings a wealth of expertise to his new position.
Redwood Credit Union Announces Election Results for Board of Directors
Redwood Credit Union has re-elected volunteer board members Jeri Hansen, Jim Olmsted, and Rob Eyler. RCU’s board of directors sets the credit union’s strategic direction and policies. Because credit unions are not-for-profit cooperatives, RCU’s board is composed of RCU members who serve voluntarily and are elected by the membership.
Alloya Appoints Tracy Lafferty as CEO of QCash Financial
Alloya Corporate FCU announced today that Tracy Lafferty has been named the Chief Executive Officer of QCash Financial, LLC, a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO) of Alloya. Effective immediately, Lafferty replaces Seth Brickman.
GTE Financial Wins Bronze Stevie® Award At 2024 Stevie Awards For Customer Service Department Of The Year
GTE Financial is proud to announce its Member Care Team won a Bronze Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year at the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service.
SECU Board of Directors Honors Rose Skinner for 50 Years of Dedicated Service
In a special presentation, the Board of Directors of State Employees’ Credit Union honored Financial Services Manager Rose Skinner for 50 years of SECU service. Skinner is the first employee in the cooperative’s history to reach this incredible career milestone.
Quinte Financial Technologies Forges Dynamic Alliance with Datava
New York City, NY | May 5th 2024 – Quinte Financial Technologies (Quinte), a premier provider of operational excellence through digital transformation to financial institutions (FI) of all sizes, announces the expansion of its suite of services with a strategic alliance with Datava as a data activation software partner.
Gulf Winds Hosts First Charitable Golf Tournament- Raises over $33,000 to Support the Foundation’s Initiatives
On Monday, April 22, the Gulf Winds Cares Foundation proudly hosted its inaugural Chip in Fore Charity Golf Tournament at Stonebrook Golf Course in Pace, FL. With the support of golf enthusiasts, sponsors, and donors, the event raised over $33,000 for the Foundation and its charitable activities. You can find photos on our Facebook page
Solutions Metrix Partners With Arkatechture
Solutions Metrix and Arkatechture are partnering up to empower credit unions with a comprehensive approach to data analytics, CRM’s, and digital transformation to enhance the member experience.
Voices for Children of Brazos Valley Receives $10,000 Gift from Aggieland Credit Union
Voices for Children of Brazos Valley (VFC) ended Child Abuse Awareness month on a high note, receiving a financial gift of $10,000 from Aggieland Credit Union.
Maxwell Introduces AskMax, an AI Tool That Transforms the Way Lending Teams Access Mortgage Data
Today, leading mortgage fintech solutions provider Maxwell introduced AskMax, an AI-powered feature within its business intelligence solution that makes mortgage analytics highly accessible to lending teams. Acting as a data concierge, AskMax offers instant answers to loan-related questions in easy-to-understand language with accompanying graphs and tables. AskMax leverages the lender’s own data to analyze, track,
Credit Unions in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease
Credit Unions Kids at Heart, a charitable organization founded by Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union in 1996, and its participating credit unions will again organize awareness-raising activities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts recognizing Moyamoya Disease Awareness Day on May 6.
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship and educational grant recipients. The Foundation awarded $290,000 to high school seniors, professionals seeing career advancement, and educational organizations.
United Federal Credit Union Welcomes New Associate Board Member
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Michael as a new Associate Board Member. Michael brings decades of financial services experience to the volunteer role and will aid United in its mission to help members achieve their financial goals and to enrich the surrounding communities through service and philanthropy.
LGE Community Credit Union announces long-term partnership with Cobb County Safety Village Foundation
LGE Community Credit Union has partnered with the Cobb County Safety Village Foundation, supporting and promoting safety education for Cobb County citizens. Through this long-term partnership, LGE becomes a major sponsor of the Cobb County Safety Village, a unique educational facility designed to teach Cobb County residents critical safety skills in a fun and interactive
Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union Joins Prizeout Partners CUSO to Advise on Technology Innovation and Give Member Credit Unions Access to CashBack+
Alongside a growing number of leading credit unions and credit union organizations, Alloya will now offer access to CashBack+ for their 37M members and enable credit unions increase their bottom line
Eltropy Takes Center Stage at Over 15 Credit Union Events in Two Months
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced the company’s accelerating momentum in the credit union market. Over the next two months, Eltropy will participate in more than 15 credit union events and partner conferences to showcase its industry-leading Unified Conversations Platform.
Corporate Central Welcomes Mari Sommer as Marketing and Events Coordinator
Corporate Central proudly welcomes Mari Sommer as the newest addition to its team, assuming the role of Marketing and Events Coordinator. With a commitment to elevating the Corporate Central brand, Sommer brings her experience with strategic marketing and dynamic event coordination to the forefront.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 26, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
BCU NAMED ONE OF 10 MOST RESPECTED CREDIT UNIONS IN AMERICA FOR 2024 BY CARDRATES
BCU is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the 10 Most Respected Credit Unions in America for 2024 by CardRates.com, a leading financial news platform. This prestigious recognition highlights BCU’s commitment to excellence, member satisfaction, and financial education.
CU Alliance CUSO Welcomes New Board Member
Houston, TX – April 25, 2024 – CU Alliance, a leading credit union service organization based in Houston, proudly announces the addition of Jeremy Silva to its board of directors. Mr. Silva’s exceptional qualifications and unique experiences in the credit union industry span over 18 years. As the Chief Financial Officer of AMOCO FCU, he
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes Elise Baldacci as Its New President
The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the appointment of Elise Baldacci as its new President, effective June 3. Baldacci, a longtime credit union advocate, is a familiar face to the credit union industry, having worked for both the League and its CUSO, Synergent®, a leading financial technology and services company for credit
PSCU/Co-op Solutions’ Integration with Amazon One Enables Pay-by-Palm for Cardholders
PSCU/Co-op Solutions announced the addition of Amazon One to its suite of digital wallet integrations for client card issuers.
45 Credit Unions Show Care for Employees by Partnering with CUSO’s I-Care Health Plan
InterLutions, an employee benefits CUSO, recently welcomed 45 credit unions to its “I-Care Family.” The innovative health plan solution, called I-Care, leverages data, technology, and collaboration to deliver competitive benefits to credit unions of any size or location. The CUSO launched an in-house insurance agency to work exclusively with smaller credit unions, and it is
Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning Announce Strategic Alliance
Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning proudly announce their strategic alliance, driven by a shared vision to empower credit unions to make a meaningful impact on their members and communities. This union combines the strengths of both organizations, bringing together a wealth of expertise, innovative solutions, and a shared dedication to transforming the credit
GTE Financial Celebrates Local Small Businesses With New Business Ambassador Award Grant Program, Awarding Two $5K Grants
LGE Community Credit Union awards $22,500 in scholarships to local high school students
SECU Foundation Awards $1.2 Million to Outreach Mission Inc. for Homeless Shelter to Serve Nine Counties
Credit Unions and Community Banks Embrace Eltropy’s AI-Powered Conversations Platform As Delinquencies Rise
Greater Texas|Aggieland Marketing Campaigns Earn Pinnacle Awards
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 03, 2024
Corporate Central Welcomes Ryan McMillan Back as Technology Services Director
Redwood Credit Union Announces Election Results for Board of Directors
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
Voices for Children of Brazos Valley Receives $10,000 Gift from Aggieland Credit Union
Maxwell Introduces AskMax, an AI Tool That Transforms the Way Lending Teams Access Mortgage Data
Credit Unions in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
United Federal Credit Union Welcomes New Associate Board Member
LGE Community Credit Union announces long-term partnership with Cobb County Safety Village Foundation
Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union Joins Prizeout Partners CUSO to Advise on Technology Innovation and Give Member Credit Unions Access to CashBack+
Eltropy Takes Center Stage at Over 15 Credit Union Events in Two Months
Corporate Central Welcomes Mari Sommer as Marketing and Events Coordinator
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 26, 2024
BCU NAMED ONE OF 10 MOST RESPECTED CREDIT UNIONS IN AMERICA FOR 2024 BY CARDRATES
CU Alliance CUSO Welcomes New Board Member
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes Elise Baldacci as Its New President
PSCU/Co-op Solutions’ Integration with Amazon One Enables Pay-by-Palm for Cardholders
45 Credit Unions Show Care for Employees by Partnering with CUSO’s I-Care Health Plan
Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning Announce Strategic Alliance
GTE Financial Celebrates Local Small Businesses With New Business Ambassador Award Grant Program, Awarding Two $5K Grants
LGE Community Credit Union awards $22,500 in scholarships to local high school students
SECU Foundation Awards $1.2 Million to Outreach Mission Inc. for Homeless Shelter to Serve Nine Counties
Credit Unions and Community Banks Embrace Eltropy’s AI-Powered Conversations Platform As Delinquencies Rise
Greater Texas|Aggieland Marketing Campaigns Earn Pinnacle Awards
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 03, 2024
Corporate Central Welcomes Ryan McMillan Back as Technology Services Director
Redwood Credit Union Announces Election Results for Board of Directors
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
Voices for Children of Brazos Valley Receives $10,000 Gift from Aggieland Credit Union
Maxwell Introduces AskMax, an AI Tool That Transforms the Way Lending Teams Access Mortgage Data
Credit Unions in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
United Federal Credit Union Welcomes New Associate Board Member
LGE Community Credit Union announces long-term partnership with Cobb County Safety Village Foundation
Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union Joins Prizeout Partners CUSO to Advise on Technology Innovation and Give Member Credit Unions Access to CashBack+
Eltropy Takes Center Stage at Over 15 Credit Union Events in Two Months
Corporate Central Welcomes Mari Sommer as Marketing and Events Coordinator
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 26, 2024
BCU NAMED ONE OF 10 MOST RESPECTED CREDIT UNIONS IN AMERICA FOR 2024 BY CARDRATES
CU Alliance CUSO Welcomes New Board Member
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes Elise Baldacci as Its New President
PSCU/Co-op Solutions’ Integration with Amazon One Enables Pay-by-Palm for Cardholders
45 Credit Unions Show Care for Employees by Partnering with CUSO’s I-Care Health Plan
Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning Announce Strategic Alliance
InterLutions and Acumen Financial Advantage Collaborate to Deliver Consultative Executive Benefit Services for Credit Unions
LGE Community Credit Union recognized by Forbes on America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions list
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lobby to Support Healing and Hope in CHOC’s New Outpatient Tower
Southland Credit Union Announces Retirement of President/CEO, Thomas Lent
Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification—Seven Years in a Row!
Acadia Federal Credit Union Extends Longstanding Partnership with Synergent
