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.
Winning Students Featured in Local Cookbook from Center Parc, SUGA
December 22, 2021
Fifteen elementary students who are budding gardeners and cooks were selected to be published in a new cookbook that is being produced by Center Parc ...
HopeKids Showered with Christmas Presents
December 22, 2021
Christmas joy was shared with critically ill children from HopeKids at a special Christmas party at Texans Credit Union.
Patelco Credit Union Takes First Place in National CUNA Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award
December 22, 2021
Patelco's ScoreUp Credit Builder Loan was awarded a first place Louise Herring Award for credit unions with more than $1 Billion in assets.
UMassFive Raises over $16,000 in 2021 for UMass Cancer Center
December 22, 2021
UMassFive is proud to announce that its employees have raised over $16,000 for the UMass Cancer Center through the 23rd annual UMass Cancer Walk.
Greater Texas Credit Union Helps Heartland Tornado Survivors with $15,000 in Gift Cards
December 21, 2021
Greater Texas Credit Union has stepped up to help survivors of the tornados in five heartland states by donating $15,000 in Visa gift cards.
First Service Credit Union to Merge with People’s Trust Federal Credit Union
December 21, 2021
First Service Credit Union and Peoples Trust Federal Credit Union, both headquartered in Houston, have announced an agreement to merge in 2022.
First Service Credit Union to Merge with Peoples Trust Federal Credit Union
December 21, 2021
Houston-based First Service Credit Union and Peoples Trust Federal Credit Union have announced a merger to become a $1.3 billion credit union.
$1 Million Cumulative Contribution by Ascend Members Commemorates 10-year Partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee
December 21, 2021
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, announced today that its members have contributed ...
SECU WINS THE BALTIMORE SUNS TOP WORKPLACES 2021 AWARD
December 21, 2021
SECU, Marylands largest state chartered credit union, was awarded a Top Workplaces of 2021 title by The Baltimore Sun.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 17, 2021
December 17, 2021
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the weeks economic developments.
Envisant Supports Efforts to Solve Consumer and Business Challenges in Novel and Sustainable Ways
December 17, 2021
Envisant (formerly LSC) has teamed up with Filene Research Institute to support the Center of Excellence for Innovation and Incubation.
Compliance Systems Supports Hawthorn River in High Growth, Providing Banks with Speedy Access to Compliance Documentation
December 17, 2021
Compliance Systems supports strategic partner Hawthorn River in 600% year-to-date growth surge with sophisticated compliance technology.
Universal 1 Credit Union announces sponsorship with The Rose Music Center at The Heights
December 17, 2021
Beginning in 2022, Universal 1 Credit Union will be the proud exclusive sponsor of The Rose Music Center Box Office.
Abrigo Shines with End-of-Year Awards and Accolades
December 17, 2021
Abrigo, the leading provider of compliance, credit risk, and lending solutions for financial institutions, has received numerous accolades to close out 2021.
Point Breeze Credit Union Names Tonia Niedzialkowski President and CEO
December 17, 2021
Point Breeze Credit Union today announced that Tonia Niedzialkowski has been promoted to President and CEO of the organization.
SECU Foundation Provides $40,000 Grant to Help Partnership of Ashe Further Child Advocacy Mission
December 17, 2021
SECU Foundation is proud to announce a $40,000 grant for Partnership of Ashe, a child advocacy organization in northwestern North Carolina.
SECU Gives Back to Public Schools This Holiday Season
December 17, 2021
All 274 SECU branches got into the festive spirit spreading goodwill among local public schools across North Carolina.
Veterans Center of North Texas Receives $3,500 from Employees of Texans Credit Union
December 17, 2021
Honoring local veterans, employees of Texans Credit Union have donated $3,500 to the Veterans Center of North Texas.
Backbase Partners with Blue Federal Credit Union to Revolutionize Members Retail and Business Banking Experiences
December 17, 2021
New partnership will enable Blue Federal Credit Union to capture increased market share and launch a best-in-class engagement banking platform
eCU Technology Welcomes Matthew Downing as New President
December 17, 2021
eCU Technology, the CUSO focused on helping credit unions become digital powerhouses, welcomes Matthew Downing as their new President.
Texas Trust Extra Life Gaming Event Raises $4,120 for Cooks Childrens Hospital
December 17, 2021
The fourth annual Texas Trust Credit Union Extra Life game-a-thon raised more than $4,000 to benefit the Childrens Miracle Network.
UMCU RECOGNIZED WITH CUNA AWARD FOR TOP ADULT FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
December 17, 2021
UMCU was awarded with an Alphonse Desjardins Financial Education Award, recognizing credit unions for exemplary financial education efforts.
Travis Credit Union Announces President and CEO Retirement and Succession Plan
December 17, 2021
Travis Credit Union's CEO and President, Barry Nelson, just announced plans to retire.
MSUFCU Hosts Lansing SAVE to Support Local Students
December 17, 2021
MSUFCU hosted a virtual Lansing SAVE night November 23, 2021, to introduce the program to families with children in the Lansing School District.
Redwood Credit Union Promotes Chris Cummins to Vice President of Virtual Service Delivery
December 17, 2021
Redwood Credit Union has promoted Chris Cummins to vice president of virtual service delivery.
Tyndall Federal Credit Union shares $11 million of profits with its Membersand eliminates all account maintenance fees Qualifying Members received cash deposit just in time for Christmas
December 17, 2021
Panama City, Florida (December 16, 2021) Tyndall Federal Credit Union returned $11 million of profits to its members. See attached Press Release.
Patelco Credit Union Supports Kids Against Hunger Bay Area, Packs Meals for Families in Need in Haiti
December 17, 2021
To support Kids Against Hunger, Patelco team members recently gathered to package meals that were included in a shipment to families in need in Haiti.
CO-OP Records Year of Market Momentum Spearheaded by Innovation
December 17, 2021
CO-OP Financial Services celebrated its 40th anniversary this year with numerous achievements that signal its continued CU industry leadership.
Leaders Credit Union Gives Over $5,000 Towards 5th Annual “From Leaders with Love” Projects This Christmas
December 17, 2021
Leaders Credit Union Gives Over $5,000 Towards 5th Annual "From Leaders with Love" Projects This Christmas
Glia and Clinc Partner to Transform the Customer Experience for Financial Institutions
December 17, 2021
The integration of Clincs technology into Glias Digital Customer Service platform will allow financial institutions to modernize customer interactions for the digital world.
Winning Students Featured in Local Cookbook from Center Parc, SUGA
December 22, 2021
Fifteen elementary students who are budding gardeners and cooks were selected to be published in a new cookbook that is being produced by Center Parc ...
HopeKids Showered with Christmas Presents
December 22, 2021
Christmas joy was shared with critically ill children from HopeKids at a special Christmas party at Texans Credit Union.
Patelco Credit Union Takes First Place in National CUNA Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award
December 22, 2021
Patelco's ScoreUp Credit Builder Loan was awarded a first place Louise Herring Award for credit unions with more than $1 Billion in assets.
UMassFive Raises over $16,000 in 2021 for UMass Cancer Center
December 22, 2021
UMassFive is proud to announce that its employees have raised over $16,000 for the UMass Cancer Center through the 23rd annual UMass Cancer Walk.
Greater Texas Credit Union Helps Heartland Tornado Survivors with $15,000 in Gift Cards
December 21, 2021
Greater Texas Credit Union has stepped up to help survivors of the tornados in five heartland states by donating $15,000 in Visa gift cards.
First Service Credit Union to Merge with People’s Trust Federal Credit Union
December 21, 2021
First Service Credit Union and Peoples Trust Federal Credit Union, both headquartered in Houston, have announced an agreement to merge in 2022.
First Service Credit Union to Merge with Peoples Trust Federal Credit Union
December 21, 2021
Houston-based First Service Credit Union and Peoples Trust Federal Credit Union have announced a merger to become a $1.3 billion credit union.
$1 Million Cumulative Contribution by Ascend Members Commemorates 10-year Partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee
December 21, 2021
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, announced today that its members have contributed ...
SECU WINS THE BALTIMORE SUNS TOP WORKPLACES 2021 AWARD
December 21, 2021
SECU, Marylands largest state chartered credit union, was awarded a Top Workplaces of 2021 title by The Baltimore Sun.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 17, 2021
December 17, 2021
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the weeks economic developments.
Envisant Supports Efforts to Solve Consumer and Business Challenges in Novel and Sustainable Ways
December 17, 2021
Envisant (formerly LSC) has teamed up with Filene Research Institute to support the Center of Excellence for Innovation and Incubation.
Compliance Systems Supports Hawthorn River in High Growth, Providing Banks with Speedy Access to Compliance Documentation
December 17, 2021
Compliance Systems supports strategic partner Hawthorn River in 600% year-to-date growth surge with sophisticated compliance technology.
Universal 1 Credit Union announces sponsorship with The Rose Music Center at The Heights
December 17, 2021
Beginning in 2022, Universal 1 Credit Union will be the proud exclusive sponsor of The Rose Music Center Box Office.
Abrigo Shines with End-of-Year Awards and Accolades
December 17, 2021
Abrigo, the leading provider of compliance, credit risk, and lending solutions for financial institutions, has received numerous accolades to close out 2021.
Point Breeze Credit Union Names Tonia Niedzialkowski President and CEO
December 17, 2021
Point Breeze Credit Union today announced that Tonia Niedzialkowski has been promoted to President and CEO of the organization.
SECU Foundation Provides $40,000 Grant to Help Partnership of Ashe Further Child Advocacy Mission
December 17, 2021
SECU Foundation is proud to announce a $40,000 grant for Partnership of Ashe, a child advocacy organization in northwestern North Carolina.
SECU Gives Back to Public Schools This Holiday Season
December 17, 2021
All 274 SECU branches got into the festive spirit spreading goodwill among local public schools across North Carolina.
Veterans Center of North Texas Receives $3,500 from Employees of Texans Credit Union
December 17, 2021
Honoring local veterans, employees of Texans Credit Union have donated $3,500 to the Veterans Center of North Texas.
Backbase Partners with Blue Federal Credit Union to Revolutionize Members Retail and Business Banking Experiences
December 17, 2021
New partnership will enable Blue Federal Credit Union to capture increased market share and launch a best-in-class engagement banking platform
eCU Technology Welcomes Matthew Downing as New President
December 17, 2021
eCU Technology, the CUSO focused on helping credit unions become digital powerhouses, welcomes Matthew Downing as their new President.
Texas Trust Extra Life Gaming Event Raises $4,120 for Cooks Childrens Hospital
December 17, 2021
The fourth annual Texas Trust Credit Union Extra Life game-a-thon raised more than $4,000 to benefit the Childrens Miracle Network.
UMCU RECOGNIZED WITH CUNA AWARD FOR TOP ADULT FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
December 17, 2021
UMCU was awarded with an Alphonse Desjardins Financial Education Award, recognizing credit unions for exemplary financial education efforts.
Travis Credit Union Announces President and CEO Retirement and Succession Plan
December 17, 2021
Travis Credit Union's CEO and President, Barry Nelson, just announced plans to retire.
MSUFCU Hosts Lansing SAVE to Support Local Students
December 17, 2021
MSUFCU hosted a virtual Lansing SAVE night November 23, 2021, to introduce the program to families with children in the Lansing School District.
Redwood Credit Union Promotes Chris Cummins to Vice President of Virtual Service Delivery
December 17, 2021
Redwood Credit Union has promoted Chris Cummins to vice president of virtual service delivery.
Tyndall Federal Credit Union shares $11 million of profits with its Membersand eliminates all account maintenance fees Qualifying Members received cash deposit just in time for Christmas
December 17, 2021
Panama City, Florida (December 16, 2021) Tyndall Federal Credit Union returned $11 million of profits to its members. See attached Press Release.
Patelco Credit Union Supports Kids Against Hunger Bay Area, Packs Meals for Families in Need in Haiti
December 17, 2021
To support Kids Against Hunger, Patelco team members recently gathered to package meals that were included in a shipment to families in need in Haiti.
CO-OP Records Year of Market Momentum Spearheaded by Innovation
December 17, 2021
CO-OP Financial Services celebrated its 40th anniversary this year with numerous achievements that signal its continued CU industry leadership.
Leaders Credit Union Gives Over $5,000 Towards 5th Annual “From Leaders with Love” Projects This Christmas
December 17, 2021
Leaders Credit Union Gives Over $5,000 Towards 5th Annual "From Leaders with Love" Projects This Christmas
Glia and Clinc Partner to Transform the Customer Experience for Financial Institutions
December 17, 2021
The integration of Clincs technology into Glias Digital Customer Service platform will allow financial institutions to modernize customer interactions for the digital world.
Redwood Credit Union Names Senior Vice President of Business Services
Redwood Credit Union
February 7, 2024
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Redwood Credit Union has hired Steve Ward as senior vice president of business services.
GTE Financial Launches GTE Bolts Debit Card For Members As Official Credit Union Of The Tampa Bay Lightning
GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
February 7, 2024
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Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial launches the Bolts Debit Card for new and existing members as the official cr edit union of ...
GreenState Credit Union announces New CEO
GreenState Credit Union
February 7, 2024
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The GreenState Board of Directors have appointed Vikram Israni as Chief Executive Officer
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership with PSCU/Co-op Solutions to Include Card Processing Services
Velera
February 2, 2024
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PSCU/Co-op Solutions is pleased to announce its expanded partnership with U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union (U.S. Eagle) to provide comprehensive credit and debit card processing ...
Valley First Credit Union Mourns the Passing of Longtime Director Emeritus, Wesley Walter Hall
Valley First Credit Union
February 2, 2024
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It is with heavy hearts that Valley First Credit Union announces the passing of Wesley Walter Hall, a third-generation Californian, born on February 26, 1923, ...
Courtney Baumann Joins Corporate Central in Key Role as Member Services Representative
Corporate Central Credit Union
February 2, 2024
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Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Courtney Baumann as a Member Services Representative. In this role, Baumann will serve as an expert resource ...