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.
Corporate Central Welcomes Mari Sommer as Marketing and Events Coordinator By Corporate Central Credit Union
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Corporate Central proudly welcomes Mari Sommer as the newest addition to its team, assuming the role of Marketing and Events Coordinator. With a commitment to elevating the Corporate Central brand, Sommer brings her experience with strategic marketing and dynamic event coordination to the forefront.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 26, 2024 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.
BCU NAMED ONE OF 10 MOST RESPECTED CREDIT UNIONS IN AMERICA FOR 2024 BY CARDRATES By BCU
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BCU is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the 10 Most Respected Credit Unions in America for 2024 by CardRates.com, a leading financial news platform. This prestigious recognition highlights BCU’s commitment to excellence, member satisfaction, and financial education.
CU Alliance CUSO Welcomes New Board Member By FOCUSONE
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Houston, TX – April 25, 2024 – CU Alliance, a leading credit union service organization based in Houston, proudly announces the addition of Jeremy Silva to its board of directors. Mr. Silva’s exceptional qualifications and unique experiences in the credit union industry span over 18 years. As the Chief Financial Officer of AMOCO FCU, he
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes Elise Baldacci as Its New President
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The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the appointment of Elise Baldacci as its new President, effective June 3. Baldacci, a longtime credit union advocate, is a familiar face to the credit union industry, having worked for both the League and its CUSO, Synergent®, a leading financial technology and services company for credit
PSCU/Co-op Solutions’ Integration with Amazon One Enables Pay-by-Palm for Cardholders By Velera
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PSCU/Co-op Solutions announced the addition of Amazon One to its suite of digital wallet integrations for client card issuers.
45 Credit Unions Show Care for Employees by Partnering with CUSO’s I-Care Health Plan By Corporate Central Credit Union
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InterLutions, an employee benefits CUSO, recently welcomed 45 credit unions to its “I-Care Family.” The innovative health plan solution, called I-Care, leverages data, technology, and collaboration to deliver competitive benefits to credit unions of any size or location. The CUSO launched an in-house insurance agency to work exclusively with smaller credit unions, and it is
Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning Announce Strategic Alliance By Callahan & Associates, Inc.
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Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning proudly announce their strategic alliance, driven by a shared vision to empower credit unions to make a meaningful impact on their members and communities. This union combines the strengths of both organizations, bringing together a wealth of expertise, innovative solutions, and a shared dedication to transforming the credit
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 19, 2024 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.
Christus Santa Rosa CEO Makes First Pitch for Texas State Baseball and Women’s Health By Greater Texas Federal Credit Union
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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System has been making a pitch locally to raise funds for advanced equipment to help Central Texas women. At the April 9 Texas State Baseball game, their CEO took pitching in a different direction. T he CEO was invited to make the pitch by Greater Texas Credit Union.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Production Manager in Arkansas By United Federal Credit Union
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United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Hedden to Mortgage Production Manager. Hedden is based at United’s Promenade branch located at 2000 S. Promenade Blvd in Rogers, Arkansas.
Jason McPhee Honored with Texas A&M Charles W. Plum Award By Greater Texas Federal Credit Union
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The Texas A&M Memorial Student Center Council (MSC) honored Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union’s Jason McPhee with the Charles W. Plum Distinguished Service Award.
Truliant Is First N.C. Financial Institution to Earn Family Forward N.C. Certification By Truliant Federal Credit Union
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (April 18, 2024) – Truliant Federal Credit Union recently became North Carolina’s first financial institution to become a Family Forward NC Certified Employer. The designation is provided by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation.
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2024 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary By Indiana Members Credit Union
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Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce the Caroline Symmes Children’s Cancer Endowment as the new member-nominated beneficiary for its Cancer Awareness Debit Card.
Shine the Spotlight on Industry Heroes: Nominations Open for 2024 CUES Awards! By CUES
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Nominations and applications are open for the 2024 CUES Awards & Recognition program now through May 3.
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces Their 2024 College Scholarship Winners By SafeAmerica Credit Union
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For over 30 years SafeAmerica has been an advocate for higher education and has awarded $1,000 scholarships to college or college-bound members. Thirty applications in total were submitted to the credit union’s 2024 College Scholarship Program. The five recipients were selected based on their essay responses regarding their future financial needs and how SafeAmerica fits
Listerhill Credit Union Announces Grand Opening of Spring Hill, Tennessee Branch By Listerhill Credit Union
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Listerhill Credit Union is proud to announce the opening of our newest branch in Spring Hill, Tennessee on April 16, 2024.
Decade Of Employee Commitment: GTE Financial Recognized As Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace For 10th Consecutive Year By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
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GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s most prominent and locally owned credit unions, is proud to announce they have been named one of the Tampa Bay Times 2024 Top Workplaces. The financial institution ranked nine in the mid-size category (150-499 employees) for the tenth year in a row.
Gulf Winds Credit Union Welcomes Melissa Plack as Vice President of Commercial Lending By Gulf Winds Credit Union
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Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Melissa Plack as its Vice President of Commercial Lending.
Five New Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Home Loan Systems and Services By Wright-Patt Credit Union
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myCUmortgage is excited to announce partnerships with five new credit unions in the first quarter of 2024. New Q1 partners represent over 131,000 members and nearly $2 billion in assets.
Universal 1 Credit Union Named Diamond Awards Recipient Amid Record-Breaking Competition By Universal 1 Credit Union
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Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of prestigious Diamond Awards – the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 12, 2024 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.
The Keys to Effective Bankruptcy and Repossession Strategies By TriVerity & The Loan Service Center
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As consumers struggle to make payments, it is vital for financial institutions to implement successful bankruptcy and repossession strategies. This is especially critical today, with inflation, mass layoffs, cost-of-living increases, high interest rates and the resumption of student loan payments contributing to consumers’ plummeting financial health. MarketWatch Guides reported that, between 2022 and 2023, U.S.
Yolo Federal Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Positions By CrossState Credit Union Association
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Yolo Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce new key leadership positions within the executive team, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Lending Officer, and Chief Information Officer.
Neural Payments and Sharetec Partner To Offer Embedded P2P Functionality By Sharetec Systems, Inc.
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Peer-to-peer (P2P) payments pioneer Neural Payments is pleased to announce it has partnered with Sharetec, a progressive, credit union-centric fintech supporting more than 280 credit unions with solutions in core systems, e-services and more.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $2,609 to Noblesville High School By Indiana Members Credit Union
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Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $2,609 to Noblesville High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program. Since beginning the program in 2013, Noblesville High School has earned $30,155 through this IMCU giveback program.
United Federal Credit Union Names Zach Thompson Branch Manager in Buchanan By United Federal Credit Union
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United Federal Credit Union (United) has named Zach Thompson as Branch Manager at its branch at 808 E Front St. in Buchanan.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 05, 2024 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.
Redwood Credit Welcomes New Vice President of Insurance Services By Redwood Credit Union
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Redwood Credit Union has hired Forest de Jong as Vice President of insurance services.
GreenState Credit Union earns National Workplace Honor By GreenState Credit Union
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GreenState Credit Union was recently honored as the #16 Top Workplace in the Nation, according to USA Today.
Corporate Central Welcomes Mari Sommer as Marketing and Events Coordinator
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 26, 2024
BCU NAMED ONE OF 10 MOST RESPECTED CREDIT UNIONS IN AMERICA FOR 2024 BY CARDRATES
CU Alliance CUSO Welcomes New Board Member
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes Elise Baldacci as Its New President
PSCU/Co-op Solutions’ Integration with Amazon One Enables Pay-by-Palm for Cardholders
45 Credit Unions Show Care for Employees by Partnering with CUSO’s I-Care Health Plan
Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning Announce Strategic Alliance
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 19, 2024
Christus Santa Rosa CEO Makes First Pitch for Texas State Baseball and Women’s Health
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Production Manager in Arkansas
Jason McPhee Honored with Texas A&M Charles W. Plum Award
Truliant Is First N.C. Financial Institution to Earn Family Forward N.C. Certification
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2024 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Shine the Spotlight on Industry Heroes: Nominations Open for 2024 CUES Awards!
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces Their 2024 College Scholarship Winners
Listerhill Credit Union Announces Grand Opening of Spring Hill, Tennessee Branch
Decade Of Employee Commitment: GTE Financial Recognized As Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace For 10th Consecutive Year
Gulf Winds Credit Union Welcomes Melissa Plack as Vice President of Commercial Lending
Five New Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Home Loan Systems and Services
Universal 1 Credit Union Named Diamond Awards Recipient Amid Record-Breaking Competition
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 12, 2024
The Keys to Effective Bankruptcy and Repossession Strategies
Yolo Federal Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Positions
Neural Payments and Sharetec Partner To Offer Embedded P2P Functionality
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $2,609 to Noblesville High School
United Federal Credit Union Names Zach Thompson Branch Manager in Buchanan
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 05, 2024
Redwood Credit Welcomes New Vice President of Insurance Services
GreenState Credit Union earns National Workplace Honor
Corporate Central Welcomes Mari Sommer as Marketing and Events Coordinator
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 26, 2024
BCU NAMED ONE OF 10 MOST RESPECTED CREDIT UNIONS IN AMERICA FOR 2024 BY CARDRATES
CU Alliance CUSO Welcomes New Board Member
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes Elise Baldacci as Its New President
PSCU/Co-op Solutions’ Integration with Amazon One Enables Pay-by-Palm for Cardholders
45 Credit Unions Show Care for Employees by Partnering with CUSO’s I-Care Health Plan
Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning Announce Strategic Alliance
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 19, 2024
Christus Santa Rosa CEO Makes First Pitch for Texas State Baseball and Women’s Health
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Production Manager in Arkansas
Jason McPhee Honored with Texas A&M Charles W. Plum Award
Truliant Is First N.C. Financial Institution to Earn Family Forward N.C. Certification
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2024 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Shine the Spotlight on Industry Heroes: Nominations Open for 2024 CUES Awards!
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces Their 2024 College Scholarship Winners
Listerhill Credit Union Announces Grand Opening of Spring Hill, Tennessee Branch
Decade Of Employee Commitment: GTE Financial Recognized As Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace For 10th Consecutive Year
Gulf Winds Credit Union Welcomes Melissa Plack as Vice President of Commercial Lending
Five New Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Home Loan Systems and Services
Universal 1 Credit Union Named Diamond Awards Recipient Amid Record-Breaking Competition
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 12, 2024
The Keys to Effective Bankruptcy and Repossession Strategies
Yolo Federal Credit Union Announces Key Leadership Positions
Neural Payments and Sharetec Partner To Offer Embedded P2P Functionality
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $2,609 to Noblesville High School
United Federal Credit Union Names Zach Thompson Branch Manager in Buchanan
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 05, 2024
Redwood Credit Welcomes New Vice President of Insurance Services
GreenState Credit Union earns National Workplace Honor
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Taylor McNeany and Michael Madsen as External Mortgage Loan Officers
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Alogent Welcomes Honor Credit Union to the Alogent Family, Modernizing Deposits Automation and Enterprise Content Management Solutions
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Garden Savings Federal Credit Union Awards Three Scholarships
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Sharetec Experiences Rapid Growth in Puerto Rico with Three Key Partnerships
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Corporate Central Pioneers the Future of Payments with Superior ACH Solutions and Beastro Platform Integration
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CORRECTION: ORIGENCE RAISES $132,250 WITH “30 YEARS OF IMPACT” CAMPAIGN DONATING FUNDS TO CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
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