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United Federal Credit Union’s ‘Pay It Forward’ Program Donates More Than $20,900 By United Federal Credit Union
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United Federal Credit Union (United) donated more than $20,900 to 71 different individuals and community organizations across six states during its 15th annual Pay It Forward initiative.
CommonWealth Central Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Lending Officer Sundeep Jain By Commonwealth Central Credit Union
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CommonWealth Central Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Lending Officer Sundeep Jain
College Scholarship Program By SafeAmerica Credit Union
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SafeAmerica Credit Union has announced it is accepting applications for its 2023 College Scholarship Program, which will run from January 1 to March 31, 2023.
SafeAmerica Credit Union announces their 2023 College Scholarship Program By SafeAmerica Credit Union
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SafeAmerica Credit Union has announced it is accepting applications for its 2023 College Scholarship Program, which will run from January 1 to March 31, 2023. Members have the opportunity to win one of five $1,000 scholarships. SafeAmerica is proud to continue to provide their members with products, services and resources to help pursue their educational
Craven County Non-Profit Tried By Fire Receives $40,000 Grant for Expansion of Services By State Employees’ Credit Union
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SECU Foundation recently announced a grant for Tried By Fire, a Craven County non-profit that helps previously incarcerated women re-enter society through supportive, community-based housing.
OCCU announces new leadership assignments By Oregon Community Credit Union
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OCCU has implemented structural leadership changes to ensure organizational readiness and sustain innovation as the credit union joins new communities and brings additional tools, products and services to its membership.
Towpath Credit Union Has a New President and CEO By Towpath Credit Union
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As of January 1, 2023, the board of directors at Towpath Credit Union has named Michael Sferro as the new President and CEO. In a seamless transition of leadership, Sferro succeeds former President and CEO, Rose Bartolomucci.
Corporate Central Welcomes Bonnie Kwitek as an Office Assistant By Corporate Central Credit Union
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Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Bonnie Kwitek as an Office Assistant. In this role, Kwitek will provide organizational and clerical support including data entry, preparing, and maintaining files and other documentation.
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces New Branch at Bridgeport Village By Unitus Community Credit Union
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New Unitus location meets member demand for westside service with convenient freeway access and Saturday hours.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 6, 2023 By The Baker Group, LP
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Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
United Federal Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Kickoff New Year By United Federal Credit Union
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United Federal Credit Union (United) in St. Joseph, Michigan announced the promotion of two current employees to key leadership roles in 2023. The appointments include expanded roles at the credit union at the senior leadership level, and in the Midwest region.
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces Retirement of Tom Graces, President and Chief Executive Officer By SafeAmerica Credit Union
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SafeAmerica Credit Union announces the retirement of Tom Graves, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 5, 2023. Frank Zampella, currently chairman of the board of directors, will assume the role of interim president and chief executive officer as of January 6, 2023.
Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Blue Star Families to Help Local Military Families in Need By Tower Federal Credit Union
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Tower Federal Credit Union helped brighten the holidays for local military families in need through a $5,000 donation to Blue Star Families, a national non-profit founded by military spouses to strengthen and support military families while they serve. During the holiday season, the Baltimore/Chesapeake Chapter of Blue Star Families helps provide free programs, events and
Eltropy Celebrates Historic 2022, Adding 300 New Credit Union and Community Bank Customers By Eltropy
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Eltropy today celebrated the completion of an historic 2022—a year that included two company acquisitions, unifying the company under one brand, multiple key partnerships forged, and record-breaking customer growth—with wins that continued all the way through the final day of the year.
InFirst Federal Credit Union donates $5,000 to two charities By InFirst Federal Credit Union
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ALEXANDRIA, VA (01/05/2023) – InFirst Federal Credit Union (InFirst) donated $5,000 to two organizations that foster financial education and self-worth.
LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT AUX AND INNETWORK By Aux
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Back-office support CUSO Aux and shared branch network CUSO InNetwork announce the following changes in leadership. Doug Burke, CEO of Aux and InNetwork since the CUSO’s founding in 1992, will be retiring effective March 31, 2023. Burke will be succeeded by Aux and InNetwork’s current CFO, Diane Parham.
Oregon State Credit Union adds Chris Knackstedt to its Investment Services team available through CFS* By Oregon State Credit Union
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Chris Knackstedt joins Oregon State Credit Union’s Investment Services team available through CUSO Financial Services L.P. (CFS*).
SECU Foundation Grant Supports Expansion of Health and Wellness Programs for Residents of North Carolina’s High Country By State Employees’ Credit Union
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SECU Foundation has awarded The Health Foundation a $40,000 grant that will help build capacity and expand programs and services to improve access to healthcare and promote the well-being of residents in the North Carolina High Country region.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,403 to Zionsville Community Schools By Indiana Members Credit Union
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Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,403 to Zionsville Community High School Athletics as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 30, 2022 By The Baker Group, LP
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Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Open Table Receives Grant from SECU Foundation to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System By State Employees’ Credit Union
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SECU Foundation recently provided a $40,000 grant to Open Table, a non-profit organization that supports community partners across the state to promote independence and self-sufficiency for transitional-age youth aging out of the foster care system. The funding will help strengthen the organization’s relationship network and expand services in rural northwestern communities of North Carolina.
Watauga County Non-Profit Receives $40,000 Grant to Help End Homelessness By State Employees’ Credit Union
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SECU Foundation provided Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina a grant of $40,000 to help expand programs and services to help the homeless in Northwest North Carolina. Last year, the non-profit provided over 147,000 meals and approximately 40,000 nights of housing, counseling, and critical services to those in need.
TruMark Financial® Credit Union announces vice president internal audit director By TruMark Financial Credit Union
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Connor Land has been named vice president internal audit director at TruMark Financial® Credit Union.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 23, 2022 By The Baker Group, LP
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Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Dover FCU Names Janell Upton President/CEO By Humanidei
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After a national search, the Board of Directors of Dover Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Janell Upton as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer.
UMassFive Introduces New Assistant Vice President of Loan Operations By UMassFive College Federal Credit Union
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UMassFive is excited to announce that Megan Lagoy has been promoted to Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Loan Operations.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to New Palestine High School By Indiana Members Credit Union
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Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,500 to New Palestine Schools as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program and sponsorship.
Day Air Credit Union Provides Over $80,000 in Community Support By Day Air Credit Union
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Day Air Credit Union is honored to celebrate its annual giving season with its community and credit union family by partnering with organizations throughout the Miami Valley to provide support and financial education throughout the year. In 2022, Day Air was proud to contribute more than $80,000 to support the local community through sponsorships, donations,
TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CONCLUDES 2022 WITH A $50,000 SEASON OF GIVING DONATION TO THREE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS By Teachers Federal Credit Union
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Teachers Members and The Greater Community Voted to Direct Funds to the Wounded Warrior Project®, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Peach State FCU Members and Staff Deliver Holiday Joy for Toys for Tots Program By Peach State Federal Credit Union
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Peach State Federal Credit Union recently completed its annual toy drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program. This annual tradition of donating new, unwrapped toys for children and families in need is a special holiday endeavor that aligns with the vision of the credit union’s C.A.R.E.S. Foundation. The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S.
Jessica Smith Joins Redwood Credit Union as Vice President of Business Account Services
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Corporate Central Welcomes Bonnie Kwitek as an Office Assistant
Towpath Credit Union Has a New President and CEO
OCCU announces new leadership assignments
Craven County Non-Profit Tried By Fire Receives $40,000 Grant for Expansion of Services
SafeAmerica Credit Union announces their 2023 College Scholarship Program
College Scholarship Program
United Federal Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Kickoff New Year
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 6, 2023
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces New Branch at Bridgeport Village
Oregon State Credit Union adds Chris Knackstedt to its Investment Services team available through CFS*
LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT AUX AND INNETWORK
InFirst Federal Credit Union donates $5,000 to two charities
Eltropy Celebrates Historic 2022, Adding 300 New Credit Union and Community Bank Customers
Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Blue Star Families to Help Local Military Families in Need
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces Retirement of Tom Graces, President and Chief Executive Officer
SECU Foundation Grant Supports Expansion of Health and Wellness Programs for Residents of North Carolina’s High Country
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,403 to Zionsville Community Schools
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 30, 2022
Open Table Receives Grant from SECU Foundation to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System
Watauga County Non-Profit Receives $40,000 Grant to Help End Homelessness
TruMark Financial® Credit Union announces vice president internal audit director
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 23, 2022
Dover FCU Names Janell Upton President/CEO
UMassFive Introduces New Assistant Vice President of Loan Operations
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to New Palestine High School
Day Air Credit Union Provides Over $80,000 in Community Support
TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CONCLUDES 2022 WITH A $50,000 SEASON OF GIVING DONATION TO THREE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Corporate One President/CEO Melissa Ashley Appointed to The Clearing House’s RTP® Business Committee
Jessica Smith Joins Redwood Credit Union as Vice President of Business Account Services
Become an Employer of Choice: Participate in CUES Surveys, Benefit from the Results
Corporate Central Welcomes Bonnie Kwitek as an Office Assistant
Towpath Credit Union Has a New President and CEO
OCCU announces new leadership assignments
Craven County Non-Profit Tried By Fire Receives $40,000 Grant for Expansion of Services
SafeAmerica Credit Union announces their 2023 College Scholarship Program
College Scholarship Program
United Federal Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Kickoff New Year
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 6, 2023
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces New Branch at Bridgeport Village
Oregon State Credit Union adds Chris Knackstedt to its Investment Services team available through CFS*
LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT AUX AND INNETWORK
InFirst Federal Credit Union donates $5,000 to two charities
Eltropy Celebrates Historic 2022, Adding 300 New Credit Union and Community Bank Customers
Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Blue Star Families to Help Local Military Families in Need
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces Retirement of Tom Graces, President and Chief Executive Officer
SECU Foundation Grant Supports Expansion of Health and Wellness Programs for Residents of North Carolina’s High Country
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,403 to Zionsville Community Schools
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 30, 2022
Open Table Receives Grant from SECU Foundation to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System
Watauga County Non-Profit Receives $40,000 Grant to Help End Homelessness
TruMark Financial® Credit Union announces vice president internal audit director
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 23, 2022
Dover FCU Names Janell Upton President/CEO
UMassFive Introduces New Assistant Vice President of Loan Operations
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to New Palestine High School
Day Air Credit Union Provides Over $80,000 in Community Support
TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CONCLUDES 2022 WITH A $50,000 SEASON OF GIVING DONATION TO THREE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Corporate One President/CEO Melissa Ashley Appointed to The Clearing House’s RTP® Business Committee
CU Alliance Announces Expanded Partnership with Las Colinas FCU to Offer CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts
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Jason Endsley Joins Greater Texas to Oversee, Expand Payment Services
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Centra Credit Union welcomes Jessica Cecil as new VP Commercial Relationship Manager
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United States Senate Federal Credit Union CEO Meets with Federal Reserve Board and CFPB Leadership Advocating for Credit Unions and Their Members
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40% of Americans Anticipate Financial Challenges in 2024, According to MeridianLink Survey
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SECU Foundation Awards Crittenton $600,000 Grant for Capital Campaign Project
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