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.
OCCU piloting four-day, 32-hour workweek
OCCU is one of the first U.S. credit unions to engage in a pilot program to test the benefits of a four-day, 32-hour workweek with its inbound call center team.
SECU Foundation Sponsors Production of PBS North Carolina’s 2023 Year of the Trail Series
SECU Foundation has announced a new collaboration with PBS North Carolina to serve as the sole presenting sponsor for the statewide public media network’s production of the 2023 NC Year of the Trail series. The initiative launched in January with digital profiles of three North Carolina trails and will continue throughout the year with two
FedChoice Federal Credit Union Expands Use of MeridianLink One, Going Live With MeridianLink Insight
FedChoice Federal Credit Union uncovers high-value customer segments for accelerated loan decisioning using MeridianLink Insight.
Co-op Solutions Announces Two New Keynote Speakers for THINK 23
Co-op Solutions is announcing two new keynote speakers for its THINK 23 conference, adding to its line-up of world-class thought leaders on the payments industry, digital transformation and consumer behavior.
Municipal Employees Credit Union Returns to Sharetec
Sharetec is pleased to announce that Municipal Employees Credit Union (MECU) in Oklahoma City, OK, has selected Sharetec to be their next core system. MECU understands that Sharetec’s progressiveness in the field of software technology brings them cutting-edge technology offered through Sharetec, and will propel them seamlessly into the future.
Municipal Employees Credit Union Returns to Sharetec
Sharetec is pleased to announce that Municipal Employees Credit Union (MECU) in Oklahoma City, OK, has selected Sharetec to be their next core system. MECU understands that Sharetec’s progressiveness in the field of software technology brings them cutting-edge technology offered through Sharetec, and will propel them seamlessly into the future.
Co-op Announces Two New Keynote Speakers for THINK 23
Co-op Solutions is announcing two new keynote speakers for its THINK 23 conference, adding to its line-up of world-class thought leaders on the payments industry, digital transformation and consumer behavior.
Texas Trust Credit Union Reaches $2 Billion Milestone, Doubling in Size Since 2016
Arlington, Texas – March 20, 2023 – Texas Trust Credit Union is now a $2 billion institution, putting it among the top 225 credit unions in the nation based on asset size.
CUSG Awards Top Honors for Exceptional Experiences in Customer Service
CUSG proudly announces its 2023 MemberXP “Best of the Best” award winners, honoring 13 credit unions nationwide.
Venminder Named a Best Place to Work in Kentucky 2023
Venminder, the leading provider of third-party risk solutions, has been named a 2023 Best Place to Work in Kentucky, recognizing its exemplary standard of excellence for both employee engagement and business success.
Tower Federal Credit Union Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity
Tower Federal Credit Union, Maryland’s largest federal credit union, reveals a bold new visual identity and logo as part of a broader growth strategy, and celebrates 70 years with a $70,000 donation to local charities.
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes New San Francisco Branch Experience Manager
Redwood Credit Union has hired Melissa Hail as branch experience manager of its San Francisco branch.
Adults Recovering from Addiction or Incarceration to Benefit from SECU Foundation Grant
SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $40,000 grant for the Lenoir County non-profit Hope Restorations. The funding will support the expansion of its program model for adults recovering from addiction and/or incarceration through intervention programs and job skills training in home restoration and renovation.
INOVA Federal Awarded Business of the Month from the Greater Elkhart Chamber Business Recognition Council
Elkhart, IN — INOVA Federal has been recognized as Business of the Month by the Greater Elkhart Chamber Business Recognition Council for its involvement in the Chamber community.
For Members OnlyTM FCU, founded by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® partners with Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, to launch its own niche, fully digital Credit Union
Jefferson City, MO: The name “For Members Only” speaks to niche banking and its ongoing service to 355,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Steeped in tradition, service, and distinguished professionals, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha are entering the financial-services space to help build generational wealth. Backed by their sorority mission since 1908 to
Horizon Credit Union Creative Team Creates Original Mural for Spokane HOPE
The creative team at Horizon Credit Union recently had the opportunity to step away from its well-known brown to create a unique mural for the kids and parents of Spokane HOPE — an organization that helps deaf and hard-of-hearing kids to learn to listen and speak.
Advantis Credit Union Celebrates Completion of New Campus in Oregon City
Advantis Credit Union campus consolidates four separate office buildings in three different cities into a modern 76,211-square-foot campus on 12 acres, unites 230 staff in one collaborative environment.
GCS CREDIT UNION RECEIVES MASTERCARD AWARD
GCS Credit Union was recently awarded the Doing Well by Doing Good Award by Mastercard for their charitable and community efforts as part of Mastercard’s Community Institution Segment Awards.
Stephanie Stout Promoted to Vice President at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Stephanie Stout has been named to the Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union executive team with a promotion to Vice President, Member Contact Center.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 17, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Funds Two Habitat for Humanity Builds in Honor of Retiring CEO Chuck Purvis
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has granted $100,000 each to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and Habitat for Humanity of Durham County to fund the building of two homes in honor of Coastal’s retiring CEO, Chuck Purvis and his wife, Gail Purvis.
Eltropy’s AI Platform Gets Smarter as Contact Center Demand Surges
Eltropy’s AI Platform Gets Smarter as Contact Center Demand Surges With Call Center volume on the rise across all channels, using AI to automate both routine and complex calls becomes more critical than ever MILPITAS, CA – March 16, 2023 – Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced the latest
UMassFive Collecting Personal Care Items for Local Survival Centers
During the month of March, the Hadley, Northampton, and Springfield Mercy Medical Center Branches of UMassFive College Federal Credit Union are holding a Personal Care Items Drive to benefit the pantries of the Amherst Survival Center, Northampton Survival Center, and The Gray House. Items collected will be provided, for free, to our neighbors in need.
PCM Credit Union Announces Selection of New President/CEO
PCM Credit Union Announces Selection of New President/CEO Cornerstone Resources’ executive search and professional recruiting division assisted with placement GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (March XX, 2023) — PCM Credit Union’s Board of Directors has named Shelly Mellenberger as its new president/CEO, thanks to an executive search conducted by Cornerstone Resources’ executive search and professional recruiting division.
PCM Credit Union Announces Retirement of President and CEO Dan Wollin
PCM Credit Union Announces Retirement of President and CEO Dan Wollin Green Bay, WI, March 10th, 2023 – PCM Credit Union announces the retirement of Dan Wollin, President and Chief Executive Officer. Shelly Mellenberger, current Senior Vice President, will assume the role of President/CEO. Wollin joined PCM Credit Union as President/CEO in August of 1988.
Greater Texas Credit Union Funds ‘Little Lockers’ at Elementary Schools to Encourage Reading
Greater Texas Credit Union has partnered with the TEXAS YES Project to provide Little Lockers at elementary schools in the Manor Independent School District.
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Christopher Swartz to Branch Manager in South Bend
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Christopher Swartz to the position of Branch Manager at its branch at 223 West Ireland Road in South Bend.
OCCU Foundation invests in parenting education
With a grant from OCCU Foundation, Eugene-based nonprofit Parenting Now is launching an updated Spanish-language edition of its flagship curriculum, “Make Parenting a Pleasure,” in March 2023.
National Cooperative Bank Provides a $5 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
National Cooperative Bank (NCB), a leading financial institution dedicated to providing banking solutions to cooperatives and socially responsible organizations nationwide, is pleased to announce a $5 million subordinated debt loan to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (Notre Dame FCU). Founded in 1941, Notre Dame FCU is the largest Catholic-oriented credit union in the U.S. with
National Cooperative Bank Provides a $5 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
National Cooperative Bank (NCB), a leading financial institution dedicated to providing banking solutions to cooperatives and socially responsible organizations nationwide, is pleased to announce a $5 million subordinated debt loan to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (Notre Dame FCU). Founded in 1941, Notre Dame FCU is the largest Catholic-oriented credit union in the U.S. with
OCCU piloting four-day, 32-hour workweek
Thirty-Six CUES® Emerge Participants Selected from Record Number of Applicants
Venminder Recognized as a 2023 Gartner Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for IT Vendor Risk Management in North America
Co-op Announces Two New Keynote Speakers for THINK 23
Municipal Employees Credit Union Returns to Sharetec
Municipal Employees Credit Union Returns to Sharetec
Co-op Solutions Announces Two New Keynote Speakers for THINK 23
Texas Trust Credit Union Reaches $2 Billion Milestone, Doubling in Size Since 2016
CUSG Awards Top Honors for Exceptional Experiences in Customer Service
INOVA Federal Awarded Business of the Month from the Greater Elkhart Chamber Business Recognition Council
Adults Recovering from Addiction or Incarceration to Benefit from SECU Foundation Grant
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes New San Francisco Branch Experience Manager
Tower Federal Credit Union Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity
Venminder Named a Best Place to Work in Kentucky 2023
For Members OnlyTM FCU, founded by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® partners with Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, to launch its own niche, fully digital Credit Union
Stephanie Stout Promoted to Vice President at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
GCS CREDIT UNION RECEIVES MASTERCARD AWARD
Advantis Credit Union Celebrates Completion of New Campus in Oregon City
Horizon Credit Union Creative Team Creates Original Mural for Spokane HOPE
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 17, 2023
OCCU Foundation invests in parenting education
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Christopher Swartz to Branch Manager in South Bend
Greater Texas Credit Union Funds ‘Little Lockers’ at Elementary Schools to Encourage Reading
PCM Credit Union Announces Retirement of President and CEO Dan Wollin
PCM Credit Union Announces Selection of New President/CEO
UMassFive Collecting Personal Care Items for Local Survival Centers
Eltropy’s AI Platform Gets Smarter as Contact Center Demand Surges
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Funds Two Habitat for Humanity Builds in Honor of Retiring CEO Chuck Purvis
TopLine’s Bedding Drive Benefits Non-Profits to Support Local Communities
National Cooperative Bank Provides a $5 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
OCCU piloting four-day, 32-hour workweek
Thirty-Six CUES® Emerge Participants Selected from Record Number of Applicants
Venminder Recognized as a 2023 Gartner Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for IT Vendor Risk Management in North America
Co-op Announces Two New Keynote Speakers for THINK 23
Municipal Employees Credit Union Returns to Sharetec
Municipal Employees Credit Union Returns to Sharetec
Co-op Solutions Announces Two New Keynote Speakers for THINK 23
Texas Trust Credit Union Reaches $2 Billion Milestone, Doubling in Size Since 2016
CUSG Awards Top Honors for Exceptional Experiences in Customer Service
INOVA Federal Awarded Business of the Month from the Greater Elkhart Chamber Business Recognition Council
Adults Recovering from Addiction or Incarceration to Benefit from SECU Foundation Grant
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes New San Francisco Branch Experience Manager
Tower Federal Credit Union Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity
Venminder Named a Best Place to Work in Kentucky 2023
For Members OnlyTM FCU, founded by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® partners with Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, to launch its own niche, fully digital Credit Union
Stephanie Stout Promoted to Vice President at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
GCS CREDIT UNION RECEIVES MASTERCARD AWARD
Advantis Credit Union Celebrates Completion of New Campus in Oregon City
Horizon Credit Union Creative Team Creates Original Mural for Spokane HOPE
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 17, 2023
OCCU Foundation invests in parenting education
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Christopher Swartz to Branch Manager in South Bend
Greater Texas Credit Union Funds ‘Little Lockers’ at Elementary Schools to Encourage Reading
PCM Credit Union Announces Retirement of President and CEO Dan Wollin
PCM Credit Union Announces Selection of New President/CEO
UMassFive Collecting Personal Care Items for Local Survival Centers
Eltropy’s AI Platform Gets Smarter as Contact Center Demand Surges
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Funds Two Habitat for Humanity Builds in Honor of Retiring CEO Chuck Purvis
TopLine’s Bedding Drive Benefits Non-Profits to Support Local Communities
National Cooperative Bank Provides a $5 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
TruChoice FCU expands leadership team with new promotions
SECU Joins North Carolina Governor’s Office for School Supply Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students
TruPartner Credit Union announces Vice President of Lending
SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week Winner
YMC Elevates Member Web Experience
Christian Financial Awards $15,000 in scholarships to local high school graduates
