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.

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Making A Difference

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.
Marketing

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.
Personnel Promotions

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.
Other

WCCU Retirement Announcement

Winnebago Community Credit Union’s President Mr. Anthony “Tony” Tiede has announced his plans to retire effective June 1, 2022.
Making A Difference

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.
Other

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.
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 week’s economic developments.
Making A Difference

Langley for Families Foundation Announces Newest Board Member

Langley for Families Foundation is pleased to announce its newest Board Member – Sandy Steward.
Personnel Promotions

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.
Making A Difference

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.
Operations & HR

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
Making A Difference

Arlington Women’s 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 Chamber’s Women’s Alliance.
Other

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.
Operations & HR

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.
Lending

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.
Lending

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.
Other

In Celebration of Women’s History Month, CUES Adds Women’s Business Directory to Available Resources

CUES is celebrating Women’s History Month with the launch of the CUES Women’s 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 Journal’s 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 BauerFinancial’s 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.

United Heritage Credit Union Partners with CURevl to Offer College Planning to Members

CU REVL LLC (CURevl) announced adoption of its new college planning website, colleging.com by United Heritage Credit Union.

Securityplus Federal Credit Union Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Securityplus FCU is pleased to announce the selection of Tricia Szurgot as the credit union's new Chief Executive Officer.

ORIGENCE DELIVERS RECORD $57.4 BILLION IN CREDIT UNION LOANS IN 2021

Credit unions on the CUDL Auto Lending Network were nation’s top auto lender in 2021.

HomeAdvantage adds Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer

HomeAdvantage®, the largest real estate CUSO in the US, has added Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer.

IWS Announces Partnership with Sharetec Core Processor

IWS Acquisition Corporation (“IWS”) is pleased to announce the newly acquired partnership of Sharetec Systems Inc.
Making A Difference

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.
Marketing

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.
Personnel Promotions

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.
Other

WCCU Retirement Announcement

Winnebago Community Credit Union’s President Mr. Anthony “Tony” Tiede has announced his plans to retire effective June 1, 2022.
Making A Difference

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.
Other

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.
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 week’s economic developments.
Making A Difference

Langley for Families Foundation Announces Newest Board Member

Langley for Families Foundation is pleased to announce its newest Board Member – Sandy Steward.
Personnel Promotions

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.
Making A Difference

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.
Operations & HR

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
Making A Difference

Arlington Women’s 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 Chamber’s Women’s Alliance.
Other

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.
Operations & HR

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.
Lending

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.
Lending

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.
Other

In Celebration of Women’s History Month, CUES Adds Women’s Business Directory to Available Resources

CUES is celebrating Women’s History Month with the launch of the CUES Women’s 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 Journal’s 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 BauerFinancial’s 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.

United Heritage Credit Union Partners with CURevl to Offer College Planning to Members

CU REVL LLC (CURevl) announced adoption of its new college planning website, colleging.com by United Heritage Credit Union.

Securityplus Federal Credit Union Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Securityplus FCU is pleased to announce the selection of Tricia Szurgot as the credit union's new Chief Executive Officer.

ORIGENCE DELIVERS RECORD $57.4 BILLION IN CREDIT UNION LOANS IN 2021

Credit unions on the CUDL Auto Lending Network were nation’s top auto lender in 2021.

HomeAdvantage adds Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer

HomeAdvantage®, the largest real estate CUSO in the US, has added Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer.

IWS Announces Partnership with Sharetec Core Processor

IWS Acquisition Corporation (“IWS”) is pleased to announce the newly acquired partnership of Sharetec Systems Inc.

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Project 44 for Cancer Awareness Card

On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Project 44 as part of its exclusive Cancer Awareness ...

The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council Awarded TopLine Financial Credit Union Members With Scholarships

TopLine Financial Credit Union is proud to announce three members have received a $1,000 scholarship from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC). A ...

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Grand Rapids, Michigan

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Guion to Mortgage Advisor in Grand Rapids. Guion is based at United’s ...

Corporate Central Promotes Stephanie Schmidt to Vice President Member Services

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Stephanie Schmidt, AAP, CCUE, CUDE, CWCUL, CCCM, CCUFC, has been promoted to Vice President Member Services. In her ...

Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard School Announce UW-Wide FinTech Pitch

Sound Credit Union (Sound), in partnership with the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT), is pleased to announce the ...

GOLD Credit Union Members’ Positive Vote Finalizes Merger Approvals with United Federal Credit Union

Pennsylvania-based GOLD Credit Union (GOLD) expects to officially merge into Michigan-based United Federal Credit Union (United) on Monday, April 1, 2024 following an approved vote ...
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