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.
First Community celebrates the opening of the newest branch.
March 21, 2022
Kirkwood, MO (February 17, 2022) First Community opened the doors to their newest location in Kirkwood bringing the total number of branches to 42. ...
Advia Promotes Ashley Miner to Director of Finance and Accounting in Kalamazoo, MI
March 21, 2022
Advia Credit Union has promoted Ashley Miner to Director of Finance and Accounting.
Texas Trust Credit Union Saw Outstanding Growth in 2021
March 21, 2022
Texas Trust Credit Union posted outstanding growth in all categories in 2021, the credit union announced in conjunction with its annual meeting.
CuneXus Client Americas Credit Union Wins Celent Model Bank Award for Transformed Lending Strategy and Member Service
March 21, 2022
Americas Credit Union has been named a 2022 Model Bank for Digital Lending due to its superior digital lending strategy supported by CuneXus.
Patelco Credit Union Welcomes David Fong as Senior Vice President of Internal Audit and Promotes Ameet Seth to Senior Vice President of Delivery
March 21, 2022
Patelco Credit Union welcomes David Fong as Senior Vice President of Internal Audit and promotes Ameet Seth to Senior Vice President of Delivery.
Texans Credit Union Streamlines Online Interaction with Glia
March 21, 2022
Texans Credit Union has streamlined communications for its members and potential members with a new digital assistance platform from Glia.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $3,500 to Brownsburg Community Schools
March 21, 2022
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $3,500 to Brownsburg High School Athletics as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
VISA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BCU, AWARDS MEMBER IN A VISA 2021 NFL SWEEPSTAKES FOR BCU
March 21, 2022
Visa, in partnership with BCU, hosted the Visa 2021 NFL Sweepstakes, giving a member a chance to attend Super Bowl LVI.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 18, 2022
March 21, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the weeks economic developments.
Glia Exceeds $1B Valuation as Total Funding Surpasses $150 Million
March 21, 2022
Today, Glia announced that they have raised $152M in total funding, bringing their valuation to over $1B.
Zest AI Named a Strategic Link Partner with the Northwest Credit Union Association
March 18, 2022
Zest AI announced today that it is partnering with the Northwest Credit Union Association (NWCUA) which represents more than 170 not-for-profit, coope
Zest AI Announces Strategic Partnership With The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues
March 18, 2022
Zest AI announced a partnership today with the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, the largest state trade association for credit unions in th
AFFINITY CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 310 DAY IN HONOR OF UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 310 FOUNDING MEMBERS
March 18, 2022
Another proud moment for Affinity Credit Union as they celebrated 310 Day on March 16th and March 18th at the Firestone Tire plant in Des ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates 2021 Accomplishments at 85th Annual Meeting
March 18, 2022
Members offered more inclusive opportunities to engage with credit union leadership and Board of Directors in annual report to membership.
CUES® Emerge Program Cohort Members, Masterminds Announced
March 18, 2022
Thirty up-and-coming credit union leaders are participating in the CUES Emerge 2022 program, the talent development leader recently announced.
Great Lakes Credit Union Opens New, Digital-First Branch in Libertyville
March 17, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) has opened the doors of their new Libertyville branch.
Napa Valley Community Foundation and Redwood Credit Union Join Forces to Create Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Product
March 17, 2022
Napa Valley Community Foundation and Redwood CU are partnering to accelerate the adoption of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Bay Credit Union Wins National Marketing Award
March 17, 2022
Bay Credit Union was recently honored with a national Categorys Best Diamond Award from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council.
Spectra Credit Union Wins Five CUNA Diamond Awards
March 17, 2022
Spectra Credit Union was recently honored with five national Diamond Awards from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council.
Community Choice Credit Union To Deploy Scienaptics AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform
March 17, 2022
Leading AI-powered credit decision platform provider Scienaptic AI announced that Community Choice Credit Union has chosen its platform.
Contact: Mary Alex Blanton NCB (703) 302-8876 National Cooperative Bank Collaborates with Inclusiv to Invest $10 Million of Secondary Capital in CBC
March 17, 2022
National Cooperative Bank (NCB), a leading financial institution dedicated to providing banking solutions to cooperatives and socially responsible organizations nationwide, is pleased to announce its
Giving Back is in Our Jeans
March 17, 2022
Gulf Winds and NAFCU presented the Studer Family Childrens Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart with a donation of $10,662.
1st University Credit Union Leverages CURevl’s New Resource for College Planning
March 17, 2022
CURevl's new college planning tool, colleging, is a great resource for credit unions and their members.
Engageware Releases Inaugural Customer Engagement in Banking Report
March 17, 2022
Engageware released its exclusive Customer Engagement in Banking Report: The Path Forward for 2022.
Greater Texas | Aggieland Credit Union Grew Loans 24% in 2021, Closing in on $1 billion in Total Assets
March 17, 2022
Greater Texas | Aggieland Credit Union grew its assets to nearly $1 billion in 2021 as the credit union also saw phenomenal growth in loans ...
United Federal Credit Union Names Hannah Ritzenhein Mortgage Advisor in Greater Grand Rapids Area
March 17, 2022
United Federal Credit Union (United) has appointed Hannah Ritzenhein to the position of Mortgage Advisor serving the greater Grand Rapids area.
Community South Wins Three CUNA Diamond Awards
March 17, 2022
Community South Credit Union was recently honored with three national Diamond Awards from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council.
A Time of Transition at Towpath Credit Union: Celebrating the career of Rose Bartolomucci and the succession of Michael Sferro.
March 17, 2022
The board of directors at Towpath Credit Union has named Michael Sferro as the new President and successor of current CEO Rose Bartolomucci.
Clearview Federal Credit Union ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of first financial center in the city of Pittsburgh.
March 17, 2022
Clearview recently celebrated its expansion to the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh and an exciting new partnership the Boys & Girls Club of Western PA.
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Donates $25,000
March 17, 2022
The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation announced a $25,000 donation to the Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund.
First Community celebrates the opening of the newest branch.
March 21, 2022
Kirkwood, MO (February 17, 2022) First Community opened the doors to their newest location in Kirkwood bringing the total number of branches to 42. ...
Advia Promotes Ashley Miner to Director of Finance and Accounting in Kalamazoo, MI
March 21, 2022
Advia Credit Union has promoted Ashley Miner to Director of Finance and Accounting.
Texas Trust Credit Union Saw Outstanding Growth in 2021
March 21, 2022
Texas Trust Credit Union posted outstanding growth in all categories in 2021, the credit union announced in conjunction with its annual meeting.
CuneXus Client Americas Credit Union Wins Celent Model Bank Award for Transformed Lending Strategy and Member Service
March 21, 2022
Americas Credit Union has been named a 2022 Model Bank for Digital Lending due to its superior digital lending strategy supported by CuneXus.
Patelco Credit Union Welcomes David Fong as Senior Vice President of Internal Audit and Promotes Ameet Seth to Senior Vice President of Delivery
March 21, 2022
Patelco Credit Union welcomes David Fong as Senior Vice President of Internal Audit and promotes Ameet Seth to Senior Vice President of Delivery.
Texans Credit Union Streamlines Online Interaction with Glia
March 21, 2022
Texans Credit Union has streamlined communications for its members and potential members with a new digital assistance platform from Glia.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $3,500 to Brownsburg Community Schools
March 21, 2022
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $3,500 to Brownsburg High School Athletics as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
VISA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BCU, AWARDS MEMBER IN A VISA 2021 NFL SWEEPSTAKES FOR BCU
March 21, 2022
Visa, in partnership with BCU, hosted the Visa 2021 NFL Sweepstakes, giving a member a chance to attend Super Bowl LVI.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 18, 2022
March 21, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the weeks economic developments.
Glia Exceeds $1B Valuation as Total Funding Surpasses $150 Million
March 21, 2022
Today, Glia announced that they have raised $152M in total funding, bringing their valuation to over $1B.
Zest AI Named a Strategic Link Partner with the Northwest Credit Union Association
March 18, 2022
Zest AI announced today that it is partnering with the Northwest Credit Union Association (NWCUA) which represents more than 170 not-for-profit, coope
Zest AI Announces Strategic Partnership With The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues
March 18, 2022
Zest AI announced a partnership today with the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, the largest state trade association for credit unions in th
AFFINITY CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 310 DAY IN HONOR OF UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 310 FOUNDING MEMBERS
March 18, 2022
Another proud moment for Affinity Credit Union as they celebrated 310 Day on March 16th and March 18th at the Firestone Tire plant in Des ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates 2021 Accomplishments at 85th Annual Meeting
March 18, 2022
Members offered more inclusive opportunities to engage with credit union leadership and Board of Directors in annual report to membership.
CUES® Emerge Program Cohort Members, Masterminds Announced
March 18, 2022
Thirty up-and-coming credit union leaders are participating in the CUES Emerge 2022 program, the talent development leader recently announced.
Great Lakes Credit Union Opens New, Digital-First Branch in Libertyville
March 17, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) has opened the doors of their new Libertyville branch.
Napa Valley Community Foundation and Redwood Credit Union Join Forces to Create Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Product
March 17, 2022
Napa Valley Community Foundation and Redwood CU are partnering to accelerate the adoption of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Bay Credit Union Wins National Marketing Award
March 17, 2022
Bay Credit Union was recently honored with a national Categorys Best Diamond Award from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council.
Spectra Credit Union Wins Five CUNA Diamond Awards
March 17, 2022
Spectra Credit Union was recently honored with five national Diamond Awards from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council.
Community Choice Credit Union To Deploy Scienaptics AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform
March 17, 2022
Leading AI-powered credit decision platform provider Scienaptic AI announced that Community Choice Credit Union has chosen its platform.
Contact: Mary Alex Blanton NCB (703) 302-8876 National Cooperative Bank Collaborates with Inclusiv to Invest $10 Million of Secondary Capital in CBC
March 17, 2022
National Cooperative Bank (NCB), a leading financial institution dedicated to providing banking solutions to cooperatives and socially responsible organizations nationwide, is pleased to announce its
Giving Back is in Our Jeans
March 17, 2022
Gulf Winds and NAFCU presented the Studer Family Childrens Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart with a donation of $10,662.
1st University Credit Union Leverages CURevl’s New Resource for College Planning
March 17, 2022
CURevl's new college planning tool, colleging, is a great resource for credit unions and their members.
Engageware Releases Inaugural Customer Engagement in Banking Report
March 17, 2022
Engageware released its exclusive Customer Engagement in Banking Report: The Path Forward for 2022.
Greater Texas | Aggieland Credit Union Grew Loans 24% in 2021, Closing in on $1 billion in Total Assets
March 17, 2022
Greater Texas | Aggieland Credit Union grew its assets to nearly $1 billion in 2021 as the credit union also saw phenomenal growth in loans ...
United Federal Credit Union Names Hannah Ritzenhein Mortgage Advisor in Greater Grand Rapids Area
March 17, 2022
United Federal Credit Union (United) has appointed Hannah Ritzenhein to the position of Mortgage Advisor serving the greater Grand Rapids area.
Community South Wins Three CUNA Diamond Awards
March 17, 2022
Community South Credit Union was recently honored with three national Diamond Awards from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council.
A Time of Transition at Towpath Credit Union: Celebrating the career of Rose Bartolomucci and the succession of Michael Sferro.
March 17, 2022
The board of directors at Towpath Credit Union has named Michael Sferro as the new President and successor of current CEO Rose Bartolomucci.
Clearview Federal Credit Union ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of first financial center in the city of Pittsburgh.
March 17, 2022
Clearview recently celebrated its expansion to the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh and an exciting new partnership the Boys & Girls Club of Western PA.
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Donates $25,000
March 17, 2022
The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation announced a $25,000 donation to the Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund.
SECU Foundation Awards Crittenton $600,000 Grant for Capital Campaign Project
State Employees’ Credit Union
March 13, 2024
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SECU Foundation awarded a $600,000 challenge grant to Crittenton, a Mecklenburg County non-profit dedicated to serving vulnerable women, families, and children in North Carolina. The ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $498 to Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation
Indiana Members Credit Union
March 13, 2024
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Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $498 to Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation as part of an ongoing debit card giveback program.
Connect FSS Selects Vertifi Software for FedNow Instant Payments Solution
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)
March 13, 2024
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Connect FSS, the US-based Software as a Service technology and digital banking provider, has selected Vertifi Software, LLC, a wholly owned CUSO of EasCorp, to ...
Prizeout partners with credit unions to launch CashBack+
Prizeout
March 13, 2024
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Prizeout, the advertising and financial technology company that helps put money back into people’s pockets, has launched CashBack+, a white label solution for credit unions ...
United Federal Credit Union Names Jennifer Strefling Director of Internal Audit
United Federal Credit Union
March 7, 2024
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United Federal Credit Union (United) has appointed Jennifer Strefling as Director of Internal Audit at its corporate headquarters in St. Joseph, Michigan.
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Finalize Agenda and Events for Member Forum 2024
Velera
March 7, 2024
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PSCU/Co-op Solutions has announced the final keynote speaker and panel participants for Member Forum 2024.