Industry Press
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GTE Financial To Celebrate First Clearwater Location Grand Opening With Tampa Bay Lightning Giveaways and More
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			GTE Financial, one of the largest locally owned credit unions in Tampa Bay, is pleased to announce the grand opening ...		
					OUR Credit Union Selects Andre Vygnanski as Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Royal Oak, MI – February 20, 2024. OUR Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Andre Vygnanski as ...		
					Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2023 Applicants
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department ...		
					First Harvest Credit Union Announces Proposed Spin-off of its Williamsport, Pennsylvania Branch to Members 1st Federal Credit Union
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Deptford, NJ & Enola, PA– February 21, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union (First Harvest), New Jersey’s second largest credit ...		
					Local Credit Unions Announce Record-Setting Commitment to Solar Financing
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			As local leaders in renewable energy financing, Franklin First Federal Credit Union (Franklin First) and UMassFive College Federal Credit Union ...		
					ORIGENCE KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING $550+ BILLION MILESTONE IN CREDIT UNION LOANS FUNDED
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, celebrates its 30th year of operations in 2024 reaching a ...		
					TopLine Financial Credit Union Helps High School Students With Job Readiness
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			TopLine Financial Credit Union participated in Osseo Senior high School’s mock interview day, a training exercise that stimulates a real-life ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 16, 2024
					
																						
			February 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					OCCU Foundation supports community in wake of ice storm
					
																						
			February 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			When a debilitating ice storm rattled OCCU’s community in January 2024, downing power lines, causing property damage and making roads ...		
					St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
					
																						
			February 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			Synergent® is pleased to announce St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted ...		
					TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Bring Comfort To Those In Need This Winter
					
																						
			February 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			TopLine held their third annual Winter Gear Drive during the month of January benefitting local non-profits, African Education and Health ...		
					From Basics to Best Practices: CUES School of Business Lending Equips CUs for Success
					
																						
			February 16, 2024		
				
		
		
			Credit union leaders looking to unlock the immense growth potential of a business lending program can turn to CUES® School ...		
					GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
					
																						
			February 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			GTE Financial continues to support education in the Tampa Bay community with its 13th annual student scholarship program. The credit ...		
					United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers
					
																						
			February 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Treece to Mortgage Advisor in Rogers. Treece ...		
					PSCU/Co-op Solutions Announces “United in Vision” Theme and Lineup for Member Forum 2024
					
																						
			February 14, 2024		
				
		
		
			PSCU/Co-op Solutions has announced the theme and programming for Member Forum 2024, which will be held April 10-12 in San ...		
					Press Releases – Malisha Yang Attains BSACS Designation from CUNA, Demonstrating Commitment to Excellence in Regulatory Compliance
					
																						
			February 14, 2024		
				
		
		
			Corporate Central is proud to announce that Malisha Yang, BSACS, CCUFC, Compliance Analyst, has achieved a significant professional milestone by ...		
					CU Alliance Welcomes Mobility Credit Union to Boost Member Benefits with CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts
					
																						
			February 14, 2024		
				
		
		
			Houston, TX | February 14, 2024 – CU Alliance® (CUA), a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) based in Houston, ...		
					Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Fundraising Milestone
					
																						
			February 14, 2024		
				
		
		
			At a ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, announced it raised ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 09, 2024
					
																						
			February 12, 2024		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					Southland Credit Union, Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union Announce Plan to Merge
					
																						
			February 12, 2024		
				
		
		
			Southland Credit Union and Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union have announced their intent to merge in 2024.		
					LGE Community Credit Union recognized with 2023 Gold Level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
					
																						
			February 12, 2024		
				
		
		
			Cigna Healthcare has selected LGE Community Credit Union as a recipient of their 2023 Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation for ...		
					Ewelina Caplap Named Program Manager, Coastal Wealth Management
					
																						
			February 12, 2024		
				
		
		
			Ewelina Caplap has been appointed as Program Manager of Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*. In her role, Caplap will ...		
					How to Manage Third-Party Risk in 2024: Venminder’s Latest Whitepaper Reveals All
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			Venminder, CUNA Strategic Services’ preferred solution for managing third-party risk management programs, has released their eighth annual “State of Third-Party ...		
					UNFCU Foundation Announces 2024 Grants that Invest in Projects Tackling Poverty
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			UNFCU Foundation announced that this year it is providing $645K to 19 grant partners on three continents. Projects align with ...		
					State Department Federal Credit Union Welcomes Nicole Bowen as New Chief Risk Officer
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Bowen as its new Chief Risk ...		
					First Harvest Credit Union Announces Launch of First Harvest Investment Solutions* to Provide Access to Enhanced Retirement Planning and Investing Services
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			First Harvest Credit Union Announces Launch of First Harvest Investment Solutions* to Provide Access to Enhanced Retirement Planning and Investing ...		
					Participate in CUES Compensation Surveys: Support Industry Growth, Gain Valuable Insights
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			Credit unions across the United States are encouraged to contribute to CUES Executive Compensation Survey and CUES Employee Salary Survey, ...		
					Alogent’s CEO, Dede Wakefield, Named to the 2024 Georgia Titan 100
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			Dede Wakefield, Alogent’s CEO, has been named as a Georgia Titan 100 for the second year. The Titan 100 program ...		
					MeridianLink Software Helps A+ Federal Credit Union Boost Loan Volume
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced ...		
					Eltropy Doubles Down on Fintech Integrations and Generative AI Innovation in 2024
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			Eltropy Doubles Down on Fintech Integrations and Generative AI Innovation in 2024 Digital conversations platform leader surpasses 40 key partnerships ...		
					GTE Financial To Celebrate First Clearwater Location Grand Opening With Tampa Bay Lightning Giveaways and More
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			GTE Financial, one of the largest locally owned credit unions in Tampa Bay, is pleased to announce the grand opening ...		
					OUR Credit Union Selects Andre Vygnanski as Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Royal Oak, MI – February 20, 2024. OUR Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Andre Vygnanski as ...		
					Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2023 Applicants
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department ...		
					First Harvest Credit Union Announces Proposed Spin-off of its Williamsport, Pennsylvania Branch to Members 1st Federal Credit Union
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Deptford, NJ & Enola, PA– February 21, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union (First Harvest), New Jersey’s second largest credit ...		
					Local Credit Unions Announce Record-Setting Commitment to Solar Financing
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			As local leaders in renewable energy financing, Franklin First Federal Credit Union (Franklin First) and UMassFive College Federal Credit Union ...		
					ORIGENCE KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING $550+ BILLION MILESTONE IN CREDIT UNION LOANS FUNDED
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, celebrates its 30th year of operations in 2024 reaching a ...		
					TopLine Financial Credit Union Helps High School Students With Job Readiness
					
																						
			February 22, 2024		
				
		
		
			TopLine Financial Credit Union participated in Osseo Senior high School’s mock interview day, a training exercise that stimulates a real-life ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 16, 2024
					
																						
			February 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					OCCU Foundation supports community in wake of ice storm
					
																						
			February 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			When a debilitating ice storm rattled OCCU’s community in January 2024, downing power lines, causing property damage and making roads ...		
					St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
					
																						
			February 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			Synergent® is pleased to announce St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted ...		
					TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Bring Comfort To Those In Need This Winter
					
																						
			February 20, 2024		
				
		
		
			TopLine held their third annual Winter Gear Drive during the month of January benefitting local non-profits, African Education and Health ...		
					From Basics to Best Practices: CUES School of Business Lending Equips CUs for Success
					
																						
			February 16, 2024		
				
		
		
			Credit union leaders looking to unlock the immense growth potential of a business lending program can turn to CUES® School ...		
					GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
					
																						
			February 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			GTE Financial continues to support education in the Tampa Bay community with its 13th annual student scholarship program. The credit ...		
					United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers
					
																						
			February 15, 2024		
				
		
		
			United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Treece to Mortgage Advisor in Rogers. Treece ...		
					PSCU/Co-op Solutions Announces “United in Vision” Theme and Lineup for Member Forum 2024
					
																						
			February 14, 2024		
				
		
		
			PSCU/Co-op Solutions has announced the theme and programming for Member Forum 2024, which will be held April 10-12 in San ...		
					Press Releases – Malisha Yang Attains BSACS Designation from CUNA, Demonstrating Commitment to Excellence in Regulatory Compliance
					
																						
			February 14, 2024		
				
		
		
			Corporate Central is proud to announce that Malisha Yang, BSACS, CCUFC, Compliance Analyst, has achieved a significant professional milestone by ...		
					CU Alliance Welcomes Mobility Credit Union to Boost Member Benefits with CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts
					
																						
			February 14, 2024		
				
		
		
			Houston, TX | February 14, 2024 – CU Alliance® (CUA), a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) based in Houston, ...		
					Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Fundraising Milestone
					
																						
			February 14, 2024		
				
		
		
			At a ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, announced it raised ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 09, 2024
					
																						
			February 12, 2024		
				
		
		
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...		
					Southland Credit Union, Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union Announce Plan to Merge
					
																						
			February 12, 2024		
				
		
		
			Southland Credit Union and Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union have announced their intent to merge in 2024.		
					LGE Community Credit Union recognized with 2023 Gold Level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
					
																						
			February 12, 2024		
				
		
		
			Cigna Healthcare has selected LGE Community Credit Union as a recipient of their 2023 Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation for ...		
					Ewelina Caplap Named Program Manager, Coastal Wealth Management
					
																						
			February 12, 2024		
				
		
		
			Ewelina Caplap has been appointed as Program Manager of Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*. In her role, Caplap will ...		
					How to Manage Third-Party Risk in 2024: Venminder’s Latest Whitepaper Reveals All
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			Venminder, CUNA Strategic Services’ preferred solution for managing third-party risk management programs, has released their eighth annual “State of Third-Party ...		
					UNFCU Foundation Announces 2024 Grants that Invest in Projects Tackling Poverty
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			UNFCU Foundation announced that this year it is providing $645K to 19 grant partners on three continents. Projects align with ...		
					State Department Federal Credit Union Welcomes Nicole Bowen as New Chief Risk Officer
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Bowen as its new Chief Risk ...		
					First Harvest Credit Union Announces Launch of First Harvest Investment Solutions* to Provide Access to Enhanced Retirement Planning and Investing Services
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			First Harvest Credit Union Announces Launch of First Harvest Investment Solutions* to Provide Access to Enhanced Retirement Planning and Investing ...		
					Participate in CUES Compensation Surveys: Support Industry Growth, Gain Valuable Insights
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			Credit unions across the United States are encouraged to contribute to CUES Executive Compensation Survey and CUES Employee Salary Survey, ...		
					Alogent’s CEO, Dede Wakefield, Named to the 2024 Georgia Titan 100
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			Dede Wakefield, Alogent’s CEO, has been named as a Georgia Titan 100 for the second year. The Titan 100 program ...		
					MeridianLink Software Helps A+ Federal Credit Union Boost Loan Volume
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced ...		
					Eltropy Doubles Down on Fintech Integrations and Generative AI Innovation in 2024
					
																						
			February 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			Eltropy Doubles Down on Fintech Integrations and Generative AI Innovation in 2024 Digital conversations platform leader surpasses 40 key partnerships ...		
					Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners – Unlocking Operational Efficiency Through First-Party Technology Solutions
					
		
		
						
																				
			TriVerity		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 20, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			Like many credit unions, Listerhill faced the challenge of managing high volumes of delinquent accounts without overextending internal resources. Their team was tasked with providing ...		
					BECU expands in Pierce County with new location coming to Lakewood, Washington
					
		
		
						
																				
			BECU		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 17, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in Lakewood this winter bringing in-person financial services to the 16,300 members ...		
					TriUnity Foundation Awards $95,000 in Grants
					
		
		
						
																				
			St. Cloud Financial Credit Union		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			TriUnity Foundation has announced the distribution of $95,000 in financial assistance to 23 individuals and families facing terminal illness in its most recent giving cycle. ...		
					EECU Hosts Member Appreciation Days at 22 Branch Locations
					
		
		
						
																				
			Educational Employees Credit Union		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			Fresno, CA – June 13, 2025 – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) hosted Member Appreciation Days across all 22 of its physical branch locations from ...		
					Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 13, 2025
					
		
		
						
																				
			The Baker Group, LP		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 16, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.		
					Sean Cervantes and Lisa Sprague join LAFCU’s business development team
					
		
		
						
																				
			LAFCU		
					
				
			
					
																						
			June 12, 2025		
				
		
		
			
			LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has expanded its team with the addition of two seasoned professionals dedicated to fostering community and business relationships across Michigan. Sean ...