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.
Point Breeze Credit Union Hosts Clothing Drive and Donates $20,000 to Dress for Success of Greater Baltimore
Point Breeze Credit Union announced a $20,000 and clothing drive donations for the local Greater Baltimore affiliate of Dress for Success.
Genisys Credit Union Renews Partnership with Co-op Solutions
Genisys CU has renewed its partnership with Co-op Solutions, adding access to Zelle® and Co-op Insights Center to existing services provided by Co-op.
VolCorp Partners with Dolphin Debit Access
VolCorp has partnered with Dolphin Debit Access to offer member credit unions a fully managed ATM solution.
Abound Credit Union Recognized as a 2022 Winner of Best Places to Work in Kentucky
Abound Credit Union was recently named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Kentucky.
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Eliminates Overdraft Protection Fees
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union is eliminating all overdraft protection fees and lowering Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees to $15, effective June 1, 2022
LAFCU earns 3 national marketing awards
Two credit union programs have been recognized in the 19th Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards competition, earning 3 awards in two categories.
CUCollaborate to Offer Streamlined CDFI Certification Pre-Qualification
CUCollaborate will now offer to pre-qualify any credit union for CDFI Certification entirely free of charge.
ELGA Credit Union Names Mallory Hazard Vice President of Consumer Lending
ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) has named Mallory Hazard as the Vice President of Consumer Lending.
WCCU Retirement Announcement
Winnebago Community Credit Unions President Mr. Anthony Tony Tiede has announced his plans to retire effective June 1, 2022.
First Financial Credit Union Donates Over $8,000 to Local Schools
First Financial donated over $8,000 to local schools from member and staff donations made to the CU's Matching Dollars 4 Schools program.
Great Lakes Credit Union Announces Expanded Scholarship Opportunities
Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) announced that applications for its 2022 Member Scholarship Program are now open.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 4, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the weeks economic developments.
Langley for Families Foundation Announces Newest Board Member
Langley for Families Foundation is pleased to announce its newest Board Member Sandy Steward.
ELGA CU Names David Brandt Executive Vice President
The ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) Board of Directors announces the promotion of David Brandt to Executive Vice President.
GCS DONATES TO CLINTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,415.00 in the month of February to benefit the Clinton County Humane Society.
Truliant to Add More Than 100 New Jobs in 2022
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it will add more than 100 new jobs in 2022, the result of expanding services across its three-state
Arlington Womens Alliance Names Washima Huq Rising Star
Executive Director Washima Huq of Texas Trust Credit Union, has received the Rising Star award from the Greater Arlington Chambers Womens Alliance.
Sharetec Partners with IWS to Offer Credit Unions Auto-Protection Products
Sharetec is pleased to announce our new partnership with IWS Acquisition Corporation, a marketer and administrator of vehicle protection products.
Tyler Hudson Named New Vice President of Software Delivery for Synergent
Synergent is pleased to announce that Tyler Hudson has returned to the organization to serve as its Vice President of Software Delivery.
Advia Credit Union Celebrates Milestone of $75M in Cost Savings for Members
Advia Credit Union has passed a milestone of $75 million in cumulative savings for its members through its popular Half-Off Loan Transfer program.
CU Direct Connect Changes Name to Origence Lending Services, Experiences 105% Growth in Credit Union Funded Loans in 2021
The company reported significant year-over-year growth in 2021 in both funded loans and transactions through its lending programs and services.
In Celebration of Womens History Month, CUES Adds Womens Business Directory to Available Resources
CUES is celebrating Womens History Month with the launch of the CUES Womens Business Directory.
Coastal Wealth Management Wins Three Production Awards
Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*, is the recipient of three Pacesetter Awards, presented by CUSO Financial Services, L.P. This is
Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions
Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions ACBB goes live on Aptys ACH, wires, check, and international wire ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Pledges Support for Ukraine’s Credit Unions
Unitus joins Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions effort to support Ukrainian credit unions impacted by Russian invasion
Unitus Community Credit Union SVP/Chief Human Resources Officer, Gayle Evans, Honored as 2022 Women of Influence Award Winner
The Portland Business Journals annual awards ceremony recognizes Evans as an established business leader with a strong record of innovation.
Center Parc Credit Union Announces $1000 Youth Scholarships Available. Winners announced in June
High school seniors are invited to apply for the 2022 Youth Member Development Scholarship Award being presented by Center Parc Credit Union.
Meriwest Credit Union Selects NCR for a flexible and seamless digital experience
Meriwest Credit Union selects NCR for retail and small business digital banking.
CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning Available Online, in Addition to In-Person, in 2022
CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning will be offered in an online format in 2022, talent development leader CUES has announced.
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Earns BauerFinancials Highest “Best of Bauer” Honor
USSFCU receives its 106th consecutive 5-star rating from BauerFinancial, an honor achieved by only 12% of credit unions nationwide.
Point Breeze Credit Union Hosts Clothing Drive and Donates $20,000 to Dress for Success of Greater Baltimore
Point Breeze Credit Union announced a $20,000 and clothing drive donations for the local Greater Baltimore affiliate of Dress for Success.
Genisys Credit Union Renews Partnership with Co-op Solutions
Genisys CU has renewed its partnership with Co-op Solutions, adding access to Zelle® and Co-op Insights Center to existing services provided by Co-op.
VolCorp Partners with Dolphin Debit Access
VolCorp has partnered with Dolphin Debit Access to offer member credit unions a fully managed ATM solution.
Abound Credit Union Recognized as a 2022 Winner of Best Places to Work in Kentucky
Abound Credit Union was recently named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Kentucky.
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Eliminates Overdraft Protection Fees
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union is eliminating all overdraft protection fees and lowering Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees to $15, effective June 1, 2022
LAFCU earns 3 national marketing awards
Two credit union programs have been recognized in the 19th Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards competition, earning 3 awards in two categories.
CUCollaborate to Offer Streamlined CDFI Certification Pre-Qualification
CUCollaborate will now offer to pre-qualify any credit union for CDFI Certification entirely free of charge.
ELGA Credit Union Names Mallory Hazard Vice President of Consumer Lending
ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) has named Mallory Hazard as the Vice President of Consumer Lending.
WCCU Retirement Announcement
Winnebago Community Credit Unions President Mr. Anthony Tony Tiede has announced his plans to retire effective June 1, 2022.
First Financial Credit Union Donates Over $8,000 to Local Schools
First Financial donated over $8,000 to local schools from member and staff donations made to the CU's Matching Dollars 4 Schools program.
Great Lakes Credit Union Announces Expanded Scholarship Opportunities
Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) announced that applications for its 2022 Member Scholarship Program are now open.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 4, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the weeks economic developments.
Langley for Families Foundation Announces Newest Board Member
Langley for Families Foundation is pleased to announce its newest Board Member Sandy Steward.
ELGA CU Names David Brandt Executive Vice President
The ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) Board of Directors announces the promotion of David Brandt to Executive Vice President.
GCS DONATES TO CLINTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,415.00 in the month of February to benefit the Clinton County Humane Society.
Truliant to Add More Than 100 New Jobs in 2022
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it will add more than 100 new jobs in 2022, the result of expanding services across its three-state
Arlington Womens Alliance Names Washima Huq Rising Star
Executive Director Washima Huq of Texas Trust Credit Union, has received the Rising Star award from the Greater Arlington Chambers Womens Alliance.
Sharetec Partners with IWS to Offer Credit Unions Auto-Protection Products
Sharetec is pleased to announce our new partnership with IWS Acquisition Corporation, a marketer and administrator of vehicle protection products.
Tyler Hudson Named New Vice President of Software Delivery for Synergent
Synergent is pleased to announce that Tyler Hudson has returned to the organization to serve as its Vice President of Software Delivery.
Advia Credit Union Celebrates Milestone of $75M in Cost Savings for Members
Advia Credit Union has passed a milestone of $75 million in cumulative savings for its members through its popular Half-Off Loan Transfer program.
CU Direct Connect Changes Name to Origence Lending Services, Experiences 105% Growth in Credit Union Funded Loans in 2021
The company reported significant year-over-year growth in 2021 in both funded loans and transactions through its lending programs and services.
In Celebration of Womens History Month, CUES Adds Womens Business Directory to Available Resources
CUES is celebrating Womens History Month with the launch of the CUES Womens Business Directory.
Coastal Wealth Management Wins Three Production Awards
Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*, is the recipient of three Pacesetter Awards, presented by CUSO Financial Services, L.P. This is
Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions
Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions ACBB goes live on Aptys ACH, wires, check, and international wire ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Pledges Support for Ukraine’s Credit Unions
Unitus joins Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions effort to support Ukrainian credit unions impacted by Russian invasion
Unitus Community Credit Union SVP/Chief Human Resources Officer, Gayle Evans, Honored as 2022 Women of Influence Award Winner
The Portland Business Journals annual awards ceremony recognizes Evans as an established business leader with a strong record of innovation.
Center Parc Credit Union Announces $1000 Youth Scholarships Available. Winners announced in June
High school seniors are invited to apply for the 2022 Youth Member Development Scholarship Award being presented by Center Parc Credit Union.
Meriwest Credit Union Selects NCR for a flexible and seamless digital experience
Meriwest Credit Union selects NCR for retail and small business digital banking.
CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning Available Online, in Addition to In-Person, in 2022
CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning will be offered in an online format in 2022, talent development leader CUES has announced.
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Earns BauerFinancials Highest “Best of Bauer” Honor
USSFCU receives its 106th consecutive 5-star rating from BauerFinancial, an honor achieved by only 12% of credit unions nationwide.
Southland Credit Union, Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union Announce Plan to Merge
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
Cigna Healthcare has selected LGE Community Credit Union as a recipient of their 2023 Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to ...
Ewelina Caplap Named Program Manager, Coastal Wealth Management
Ewelina Caplap has been appointed as Program Manager of Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*. In her role, Caplap will oversee the management of Coastal’s ...
How to Manage Third-Party Risk in 2024: Venminder’s Latest Whitepaper Reveals All
Venminder, CUNA Strategic Services’ preferred solution for managing third-party risk management programs, has released their eighth annual “State of Third-Party Risk Management” whitepaper. The whitepaper ...
UNFCU Foundation Announces 2024 Grants that Invest in Projects Tackling Poverty
UNFCU Foundation announced that this year it is providing $645K to 19 grant partners on three continents. Projects align with UNFCU Foundation’s mission to sustain ...
State Department Federal Credit Union Welcomes Nicole Bowen as New Chief Risk Officer
State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Bowen as its new Chief Risk Officer. Nicole brings a wealth ...