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SECU Foundation Welcomes 16 Non-profits to Mission Development Grant Program With $640,000 in Awards
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			A new round of Mission Development grants approved by the SECU Foundation Board of Directors welcomes 16 non-profits to the ...		
					U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Recognized Nationally as a 2024 Top Workplaces Winner by USA TODAY!
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) proudly announces its nationwide recognition as a recipient of the 2024 Top ...		
					CUAC Funds $3.1 Billion in Quality Performing Loans in 2023
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Houston, TX – March 21, 2024 – Credit Union Acceptance Company (CUAC, a CU Alliance Company), announced $3.1 Billion in ...		
					Centra Credit Union Announces New Financial Empowerment Line of Business
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Hello, Please see attached the press release announcing Centra Credit Union’s new financial empowerment line of business named Onward. If ...		
					First Florida Live on Both New Rails
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Contact: Ashley Daniels ▪ Corporate America Credit Union ▪ 205.441.2589 ▪ adaniels@corpam.org Michelle Troha ▪ First Florida Credit Union ▪ ...		
					Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,000 to George Washington High School
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,000 to George Washington High School as part of an ongoing school ...		
					Where Are You Going? – A Message From Tony Streeter
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Read the most recent release from Tony Streeter the former SVP of Marketing for the SWBC Finacial Institution Group as ...		
					CREDIT UNIONS FOR KIDS WINE AUCTION CONTINUES RECORD-BREAKING SUPPORT WITH $1.85 MILLION RAISED FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
					
																						
			March 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			The Credit Unions for Kids Wine Auction continued its record-breaking streak of raising $1.85 million for the eleven Children’s Miracle ...		
					Gulf Winds Selects Lynn Crear as Director in Training
					
																						
			March 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Lynn Crear as the newest Director in Training for ...		
					Gulf Winds Credit Union Welcomes Ricardo Loya Urena as Vice President of Technology Operations
					
																						
			March 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to welcome Ricardo Loya Urena to the team as the new Vice President of ...		
					TopLine Credit Union Foundation Awards $30,500 In Scholarships
					
																						
			March 19, 2024		
				
		
		
			TopLine Credit Union Foundation has awarded $29,000 in scholarship money to 29 TopLine members who are continuing their post-secondary education. ...		
					CORRECTION to names in photo caption – SECU Foundation Awards Crittenton $600,000 Grant for Capital Campaign Project
					
																						
			March 18, 2024		
				
		
		
			SECU Foundation has awarded a $600,000 challenge grant to Crittenton, a Mecklenburg County non-profit dedicated to serving vulnerable women, families, ...		
					LGE Community Credit Union recognized with MemberXP 2024 Best of the Best Award for Best Transaction Experience, Best Online Banking Experience
					
																						
			March 18, 2024		
				
		
		
			LGE Community Credit Union was recently recognized as a recipient of the 2024 Best of the Best Award, a prestigious ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 15, 2024
					
																						
			March 18, 2024		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					BCU PRESIDENT, CEO MIKE VALENTINE INDUCTED TO CREDIT UNION HOUSE HALL OF LEADERS
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			Nominated by the Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL), Mike Valentine, BCU President & CEO, was recently inducted into the Credit ...		
					ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES 14 BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR LENDING TECH LIVE
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces breakout sessions for its Lending Tech Live ’24 conference, ...		
					THINK 24 Adds Keynoters: Experts in AI, Organizational Growth to Stimulate New Ideas for Credit Unions
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			The speaker agenda has expanded with two new noteworthy keynote presenters for THINK 24 from PSCU/Co-op Solutions.		
					REGIONAL federal credit union Partners with Sharetec to Elevate Its Operations & Member Experience
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			Sharetec, a leading provider of cutting-edge core processing software for credit unions, is proud to partner with REGIONAL federal credit ...		
					TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Donate Bedding Items
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			TopLine Financial Credit Union held their fourth annual Bedding Drive during the month of February benefiting four local non-profits, Avenues ...		
					GTE Financial Makes Students’ Dreams A Reality One Putt At A Time At 11th Annual Student Scholarship Scramble
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			Leading not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial is thrilled to host its 11th annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament to raise funds ...		
					SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Cal Poly Pomona Partners in Education (PIE) Fellowship Awards
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor for Cal ...		
					CreditUnions.com Announces 2024 Innovation Series Winners
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Innovation series. Member Analytics: Datava ...		
					United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) Hosts African Confederation of Cooperative Savings & Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) for Strategic Roundtable Discussion
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) proudly welcomed esteemed members of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings & ...		
					CU Alliance Announces Expanded Partnership with Las Colinas FCU to Offer CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			Houston, TX | March 11, 2024 – CU Alliance® (CUA), a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) based in Houston, ...		
					Jason Endsley Joins Greater Texas to Oversee, Expand Payment Services
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			Greater Texas Credit Union has added seasoned payments professional Jason Endsley to its management team as Vice President, Payments Strategy ...		
					Centra Credit Union welcomes Jessica Cecil as new VP Commercial Relationship Manager
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing Jessica Cecil as Centra’s new VP Commercial Relationship Manager, serving Centra’s southern ...		
					United States Senate Federal Credit Union CEO Meets with Federal Reserve Board and CFPB Leadership Advocating for Credit Unions and Their Members
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) President and CEO Timothy Anderson was invited to attend a meeting with Federal ...		
					40% of Americans Anticipate Financial Challenges in 2024, According to MeridianLink Survey
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced ...		
					SECU Foundation Awards Crittenton $600,000 Grant for Capital Campaign Project
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			SECU Foundation awarded a $600,000 challenge grant to Crittenton, a Mecklenburg County non-profit dedicated to serving vulnerable women, families, and ...		
					Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $498 to Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $498 to Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation as part of an ongoing debit ...		
					SECU Foundation Welcomes 16 Non-profits to Mission Development Grant Program With $640,000 in Awards
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			A new round of Mission Development grants approved by the SECU Foundation Board of Directors welcomes 16 non-profits to the ...		
					U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Recognized Nationally as a 2024 Top Workplaces Winner by USA TODAY!
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) proudly announces its nationwide recognition as a recipient of the 2024 Top ...		
					CUAC Funds $3.1 Billion in Quality Performing Loans in 2023
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Houston, TX – March 21, 2024 – Credit Union Acceptance Company (CUAC, a CU Alliance Company), announced $3.1 Billion in ...		
					Centra Credit Union Announces New Financial Empowerment Line of Business
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Hello, Please see attached the press release announcing Centra Credit Union’s new financial empowerment line of business named Onward. If ...		
					First Florida Live on Both New Rails
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Contact: Ashley Daniels ▪ Corporate America Credit Union ▪ 205.441.2589 ▪ adaniels@corpam.org Michelle Troha ▪ First Florida Credit Union ▪ ...		
					Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,000 to George Washington High School
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,000 to George Washington High School as part of an ongoing school ...		
					Where Are You Going? – A Message From Tony Streeter
					
																						
			March 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Read the most recent release from Tony Streeter the former SVP of Marketing for the SWBC Finacial Institution Group as ...		
					CREDIT UNIONS FOR KIDS WINE AUCTION CONTINUES RECORD-BREAKING SUPPORT WITH $1.85 MILLION RAISED FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
					
																						
			March 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			The Credit Unions for Kids Wine Auction continued its record-breaking streak of raising $1.85 million for the eleven Children’s Miracle ...		
					Gulf Winds Selects Lynn Crear as Director in Training
					
																						
			March 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Lynn Crear as the newest Director in Training for ...		
					Gulf Winds Credit Union Welcomes Ricardo Loya Urena as Vice President of Technology Operations
					
																						
			March 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to welcome Ricardo Loya Urena to the team as the new Vice President of ...		
					TopLine Credit Union Foundation Awards $30,500 In Scholarships
					
																						
			March 19, 2024		
				
		
		
			TopLine Credit Union Foundation has awarded $29,000 in scholarship money to 29 TopLine members who are continuing their post-secondary education. ...		
					CORRECTION to names in photo caption – SECU Foundation Awards Crittenton $600,000 Grant for Capital Campaign Project
					
																						
			March 18, 2024		
				
		
		
			SECU Foundation has awarded a $600,000 challenge grant to Crittenton, a Mecklenburg County non-profit dedicated to serving vulnerable women, families, ...		
					LGE Community Credit Union recognized with MemberXP 2024 Best of the Best Award for Best Transaction Experience, Best Online Banking Experience
					
																						
			March 18, 2024		
				
		
		
			LGE Community Credit Union was recently recognized as a recipient of the 2024 Best of the Best Award, a prestigious ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 15, 2024
					
																						
			March 18, 2024		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					BCU PRESIDENT, CEO MIKE VALENTINE INDUCTED TO CREDIT UNION HOUSE HALL OF LEADERS
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			Nominated by the Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL), Mike Valentine, BCU President & CEO, was recently inducted into the Credit ...		
					ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES 14 BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR LENDING TECH LIVE
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces breakout sessions for its Lending Tech Live ’24 conference, ...		
					THINK 24 Adds Keynoters: Experts in AI, Organizational Growth to Stimulate New Ideas for Credit Unions
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			The speaker agenda has expanded with two new noteworthy keynote presenters for THINK 24 from PSCU/Co-op Solutions.		
					REGIONAL federal credit union Partners with Sharetec to Elevate Its Operations & Member Experience
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			Sharetec, a leading provider of cutting-edge core processing software for credit unions, is proud to partner with REGIONAL federal credit ...		
					TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Donate Bedding Items
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			TopLine Financial Credit Union held their fourth annual Bedding Drive during the month of February benefiting four local non-profits, Avenues ...		
					GTE Financial Makes Students’ Dreams A Reality One Putt At A Time At 11th Annual Student Scholarship Scramble
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			Leading not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial is thrilled to host its 11th annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament to raise funds ...		
					SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Cal Poly Pomona Partners in Education (PIE) Fellowship Awards
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor for Cal ...		
					CreditUnions.com Announces 2024 Innovation Series Winners
					
																						
			March 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Innovation series. Member Analytics: Datava ...		
					United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) Hosts African Confederation of Cooperative Savings & Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) for Strategic Roundtable Discussion
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) proudly welcomed esteemed members of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings & ...		
					CU Alliance Announces Expanded Partnership with Las Colinas FCU to Offer CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			Houston, TX | March 11, 2024 – CU Alliance® (CUA), a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) based in Houston, ...		
					Jason Endsley Joins Greater Texas to Oversee, Expand Payment Services
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			Greater Texas Credit Union has added seasoned payments professional Jason Endsley to its management team as Vice President, Payments Strategy ...		
					Centra Credit Union welcomes Jessica Cecil as new VP Commercial Relationship Manager
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing Jessica Cecil as Centra’s new VP Commercial Relationship Manager, serving Centra’s southern ...		
					United States Senate Federal Credit Union CEO Meets with Federal Reserve Board and CFPB Leadership Advocating for Credit Unions and Their Members
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) President and CEO Timothy Anderson was invited to attend a meeting with Federal ...		
					40% of Americans Anticipate Financial Challenges in 2024, According to MeridianLink Survey
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced ...		
					SECU Foundation Awards Crittenton $600,000 Grant for Capital Campaign Project
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			SECU Foundation awarded a $600,000 challenge grant to Crittenton, a Mecklenburg County non-profit dedicated to serving vulnerable women, families, and ...		
					Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $498 to Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation
					
																						
			March 13, 2024		
				
		
		
			Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $498 to Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation as part of an ongoing debit ...		
					42nd Annual Tower Classic Charity Golf Tournament Raises $72,420 for the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center—Bringing Total Donated to Helping Children in Need to Over $1.1 Million
					
		
		
						
																				
			Tower Federal Credit Union		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 25, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			Hosted by the TowerCares Foundation, Tower Classic raised the highest amount in the event’s 42-year history, with all proceeds going to help critically ill children ...		
					Credit Unions Sound the Alarm on Student Loan Procrastination — Urge Families to Lock in Flexible Line of Credit Before Fall Deadlines
					
		
		
						
																				
			CU Student Choice		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 24, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			CU Student Choice, a leading provider of education financing solutions, is renewing its nationwide outreach campaign to help students and families avoid last-minute borrowing pitfalls ...		
					SchoolsFirst FCU Recognizes Four San Diego School Superintendents at the Classroom of the Future Foundation Innovation in Education Awards
					
		
		
						
																				
			SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 23, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, presented the Innovative Superintendent and Team ...		
					Redwood Credit Union Birthday Bash Raises Over $31,000 for Youth Arts Programs
					
		
		
						
																				
			Redwood Credit Union		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 23, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			A shared birthday celebration raised over $31,000 to support music programs for youth in the North Bay.		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 20, 2025
					
		
		
						
																				
			The Baker Group, LP		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 23, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.		
					Synergent Names Tyler Hudson as President
					
		
		
						
																				
			Synergent		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 20, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			Synergent is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tyler Hudson as its new President, effective immediately. A longtime Synergent executive with 23 years of experience ...